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Botanical Name: Agave desmettiana Silver Star
Mature Size: 1-2ft H, 12ft W
Light Requirement: Sun to Partial Shade
Water Need: Very Low
Cold Hardiness: Zone 9 (20 to 30F) to 11 (above 45F)
Description: Cultivar. Narrow, deep green leaves edged with fine white marginal filaments and central stripe. Compact rosette. Monocarpic (dies after flowering) but produces occasional offsets. Flower spire, at 10-15 years, can reach 10-15 ft tall. Greenish-white blooms attract pollinators. Performs best in full sun but benefits from afternoon shade in hot; highly reflective sites. Well-suited for containers, small spaces, or formal xeriscape designs.