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Botanical Name: Agave schidigera Royal Flush
Mature Size: 1-1.5ft H, 1.5-2ft W
Light Requirement: Sun to Partial Shade
Water Need: Very Low
Cold Hardiness: Zone 8 (10 to 15F) to 10 (35 to 40F)
Description: Cultivar. Slow-growing. Deep burgundy-green leaves edged in white; curling white filaments; sharp terminal spine. Dense, symmetrical rosette. Monocarpic (dies after flowering) rarely offsets, making it ideal as a solitary focal point. Flower spike, at 10-15 years, can reach 8-10 feet tall. Green to reddish blooms attract pollinators. Benefits from afternoon shade or filtered light in very hot or highly reflective sites. Requires excellent drainage and needs winter protection. Best used in containers, small garden accents, or modern xeric plantings where bold color and form are desired.