Painted Desert Mangave

The Painted Desert in the Southwest United States earned its name from explorers who marveled at the brilliant and varied colors of red, green, and even lavender. Like its namesake, ‘Painted Desert’ has an array of colors. Olive green leaves have a distinct lighter central band that is covered in red dots if exposed to UV light. Overall, the leaves have a dusty burgundy wash. The habit is upright, perfect for underplanting in containers. Compared to ‘Blazing Saddles’, this succulent has a more upright habit and a sharper distinction between margin and center colors.