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Botanical Name: Agave filifera subsp Schidigera
Mature Size: 1.5-2ft H, 2-3ft W
Light Requirement: Sun to Partial Shade
Water Need: Very Low
Cold Hardiness: Zone 8 (10 to 15F) to 10 (35 to 40F)
Description: Adapted. Slow-growing. Dark green, narrow leaves lined with white filaments (schidia); tipped with sharp spines. Leaf margins often curl in decorative threads, giving it a finely textured appearance. Tidy rosette. Monocarpic (dies after flowering) but may offset modestly. Flower spike, at 10-15 years, can reach 10-12 feet tall. Green to purplish flowers attract pollinators. Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade. Ideal for rock gardens, containers, and small-scale xeriscapes where fine detail and symmetry are appreciated.