AGAVE VICTORIAE-REGINAE

Botanical Name: Agave victoriae-reginae
Common Names: Queen Victoria Agave, Royal Agave
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils; tolerates rocky, sandy, and nutrient-poor substrates
Water Needs: Very low; highly drought-tolerant once established
Foliage: Compact, dome-shaped rosettes of thick, dark green leaves with distinctive white markings and a sharp terminal spine
Flowers: Tall flowering stalk (up to 15 feet / 4.5 meters) with creamy-white to purplish flowers; monocarpic (dies after flowering)
Growth Rate: Slow

Uses:

Ornamental Plant:
Agave victoriae-reginae is prized for its striking geometric rosette and unique white-lined foliage, adding elegance and precision to xeriscapes, succulent gardens, and modern desert designs.

Xeriscaping:
A top choice for water-efficient gardens, it thrives in dry regions and requires minimal upkeep.

Sculptural Accent Plant:
Its compact size and architectural form make it a stunning focal point in minimalist, container, or rock garden settings.

Benefits:

Extreme Drought Tolerance:
Performs exceptionally in hot, dry environments with minimal supplemental irrigation.

Low Maintenance:
Hardy and pest-resistant; needs little care beyond removing old leaves and spent flower stalks.

Ecological Contribution:
Its blooms support native pollinators, including bees and hummingbirds, during its rare flowering event.

Architectural Form:
The plant’s compact, symmetrical structure and bold leaf markings provide year-round ornamental interest.

Cold Hardy:
Tolerates light frost, making it suitable for various dry and temperate climates.

Agave victoriae-reginae is a striking, slow-growing succulent that brings refined structure and timeless elegance to drought-tolerant landscapes. Its minimal care needs and sculptural beauty make it an ideal choice for sustainable and design-forward gardens.