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Wigging Out Mangave: A Tousled Summer Pot Among the Lavender
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Wigging Out mangave is a variegated form of Bad Hair Day, with the same long, narrow, flexible leaves plus a thin creamy white outline on each one. The leaves arch and cascade away from the center in a loose, tousled rosette, and in strong sun fine red flecks appear across them. It looks like it just rolled out of bed, in the best way.
It stays 8 to 10 inches tall and about 18 to 20 inches wide, with soft leaf tips and very few spines.
Wigging Out at a glance
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Plant type | ×Mangave 'Wigging Out' (also listed under Agave) |
| Foliage | Green with thin creamy white edges and red flecks in sun |
| Habit | Loose, cascading rosette |
| Size | 8 to 10 inches tall, 18 to 20 inches wide |
| Flowers | Rarely flowers; grown for foliage |
| Hardiness | Hardy outdoors in USDA zones 8 to 11 |
| Light | Full sun |
| Deer | Resistant |
A bold accent for the lavender garden
Mangave and lavender agree on the basics: full sun, sharp drainage and not too much water. That makes a potted Wigging Out an easy addition to a lavender garden. Set a tall container at the end of a lavender row, or group a few pots on a sunny gravel patio beside potted lavender. The spiky, cascading rosette is a bold contrast to lavender's soft mounds, and the cream edges brighten the silver-gray foliage around it.
Tall containers and face planters show it off best, since the leaves can spill over the rim like hair. See which companions suit your layout in the Companion Plant Planner.
Summer outdoors, winter inside
Wigging Out is not winter hardy in Michigan, so grow it as a summer container plant:
- Spring: once nights stay mild, harden it off gradually so the leaves do not sunburn when they move outside.
- Summer: full sun for the strongest color and spotting. Water when the soil is dry.
- Fall: bring it indoors before nights drop below about 40°F.
- Winter: keep it in a bright window and water sparingly until spring.
Care notes
- Soil: gritty, fast-draining mix. Root and crown rot from wet, cold soil is the main risk.
- Humidity: it tolerates humid summers and more rain than most agaves, provided the soil drains quickly.
- Indoor pests: check for mealybugs and scale while it overwinters inside.
- Handling: the sap can irritate skin, so wear gloves when repotting.
About the plug tray
Wigging Out is offered as a full 72-cell plug tray, a good amount for growers filling containers or for a large planting of summer pots. See the product page for current availability.
Frequently asked questions
Can I plant it in the ground in Michigan?
Only for the summer. It is hardy outdoors in zones 8 to 11, so it must come inside before frost.
Is it spiny?
Very little. The leaf tips are soft and flexible, with minimal spines along the edges.
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