Agave schidigera 'Royal Flush' PP31138

Common Name: Century Plant

A wide margined sport of Queen of White Thread ('Shira ito no Ohi'). Compared to its parent, 'Royal Flush' has considerably wider (more than twice as wide) creamy white margins that balance its lance-shaped, dark green leaves. The distinctive, curly white filifers (threads) are still apparent on the progeny. Show off its attractive variegation in combination containers!

The common name "Century Plant" is alluding to the belief that it takes 100 years to bloom. In reality, Agaves bloom after 15-20 years, and the main crown dies after blooming.

Height:

12.0 Inches

Spread:

18.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

8B,9,10

Foliage Color:

Green shades Variegated

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality Average Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant Rabbit Resistant

Growth Rate:

Slow

Garden Style:

Asian Patio Container Eclectic Formal Modern

Other Features:

Container Drought Tolerant Attractive Foliage Small

Origin:

Native to North America

Agave is a tender perennial or "temperennial" succulent plant that grows best in full sun. Light afternoon shade is recommended in the hottest parts of the country. Plant in well-drained, dry to average soil in containers just slightly wider than the width of the rosette or plant directly in the ground. In summer when the plants are actively growing, they appreciate a bit of supplemental watering and half-strength fertilizer. They should be grown dry in winter. Agave is a slower grower, so it will not quickly overtake the space it is allotted in the landscape.

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