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Botanical Name: Agave desmettiana Variegata
Mature Size: 3-4ft H, 4-5ft W
Light Requirement: Sun to Partial Shade
Water Need: Very Low
Cold Hardiness: Zone 9 (20 to 25F) to 11 (above 40F)
Description: Cultivar. Arched, glossy green leaves edged in yellow to cream variegation; with soft but sharp terminal spine. Graceful, vase-shaped rosette. Monocarpic (dies after flowering) but produces numerous offsets. The flower spike, at 8-15 years, may reach 10-12 feet tall. Yellow blooms attract pollinators. Tolerant of heat and drought; benefits from afternoon shade in hot; highly reflective sites. Best with sharp drainage and protection from hard freezes; prolonged winter moisture. Excellent for containers, entryways, or as a bright focal point in protected xeric beds.