Mangave x Mad About Mangave Purple People Eater Mangave

Mangave × Mad About Mangave® ‘Purple People Eater’ is a striking intergeneric hybrid developed from Manfreda × Agave breeding, combining the fast growth and ornamental spotting of manfreda with the bold structure and durability of agave. Introduced through the Mad About Mangave® collection led by plant breeder Hans Hansen, this cultivar is prized for its dramatic, arching leaves in deep purple to burgundy tones, often overlaid with darker spotting that intensifies in full sun. The plant forms a symmetrical, open rosette with softer, flexible foliage compared to traditional agaves, making it safer and more adaptable for containers and landscape use. Heat tolerant, drought resilient once established, and highly responsive to sun exposure, ‘Purple People Eater’ quickly became popular in modern, xeric, and collector gardens for its vivid color, tropical appearance, and strong performance in mixed containers and accent plantings.