Mangave ART & SOL® ‘Purple People Eater’ is a striking succulent hybrid that brings bold color and texture to sunny gardens and containers. This eye-catching variety forms a compact rosette about 12–16 inches tall and 16–24 inches wide, featuring thick, blue-green leaves heavily speckled with reddish-purple spots. From a distance, the foliage takes on an alluring violet tone, creating a truly unique focal point in any landscape.
The upward-folding leaves are edged with golden-orange spines and tipped with a cinnamon-colored terminal spine, giving this plant extra character and dimension. Like all Mangaves, it thrives in full sun, where the purple pigmentation becomes most intense. In lower light, the leaves appear greener and less spotted.
‘Purple People Eater’ combines the toughness of Agave with the faster growth of Manfreda, resulting in a heat- and drought-tolerant plant that’s ideal for xeriscapes, rock gardens, and modern containers. It’s hardy in Zones 9–11, but can be enjoyed as a patio or indoor accent in cooler regions when brought inside before frost.
Low-maintenance, sculptural, and vividly colorful, Mangave ART & SOL® ‘Purple People Eater’ is the perfect choice for gardeners who want a bold, easy-care plant that thrives in the sun and makes a statement for a season or year-round in warmer zones.