Mangave Freckles and Speckles PP 30904 Trachystemon Although Carex muskingumensis 'Oehme' emerges

Although Carex muskingumensis 'Oehme' emerges green

we are already hearing reports of hardiness in Zone 6

was discovered by plantsman Jack Johnston near the southern end of its range in Rabun County

speckled with white blotches

each highlighted by a nearly black center

Mangave Freckles and Speckles PP 30904 Trachystemon Although Carex muskingumensis 'Oehme' emergesxMangave 'Freckles and Speckles' is a 2017 introduction from Hans Hansen's breeding work at Walters Gardens. From a complex cross involving Agave macroacantha, Agave geminiflora, Agave pablocarrilloi, a couple of manfredas, and a long period of labor, xMangave 'Freckles and Speckles' was born. The 8" tall x 19" wide clump is composed of thick, fleshy, pointed leaves, that are green with an overlay of medium sized purple blotches, and edged with hard