- **Type**: Evergreen succulent perennial

- **Height**: 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm)

- **Width**: 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm)

- **Growth Habit**: Rosette-forming, compact, with gracefully arching leaves

- **Foliage**:

- Smooth, sword-shaped leaves, 2 to 3 feet long (60 to 90 cm)

- Blue-green with a brilliant silver-white or creamy stripe running parallel to the veins

- Spineless margins, slightly recurved tips

- Evergreen, maintaining color year-round

- **Flowers**:

- Rare in cultivation; when it blooms (after 10-15 years), produces a tall spike up to 8 feet (2.4 meters)

- Yellow-green flowers in clusters

- Plant typically dies after flowering, leaving offsets (pups)

- **Light**: Full sun (6+ hours daily) for best color; tolerates partial shade

- **Soil**:

- Well-drained, gritty or sandy; cactus/succulent mix ideal

- Slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0 to 7.0)

- **Watering**: Low; water sparingly, allowing soil to dry completely between waterings

- **Hardiness**: USDA Zones 9 to 11 (20°F or -6°C; protect from frost)

- **Wildlife**: Attracts hummingbirds when flowering; deer-resistant due to texture

- **Care**:

- Minimal maintenance; remove dead leaves at base as needed

- Fertilize sparingly with a low-nitrogen mix (e.g., 5-10-10) in spring

- Protect from excess moisture to prevent rot

- **Pests/Diseases**:

- Resistant to most pests; watch for agave snout weevil (black beetle with grubs that eat the core)

- Susceptible to root rot in soggy conditions

- **Uses**: Accent plant, rock gardens, containers, xeriscapes, or succulent collections

- **Growth Rate**: Slow; takes years to reach mature size

- **Special Features**:

- Variegated foliage adds striking contrast

- Drought-tolerant and low-water, ideal for arid climates

- Produces offsets for propagation after flowering

The Silver Star Agave’s elegant, silver-striped leaves make it a standout in dry gardens or pots, offering architectural beauty with almost no fuss. Let me know if you’d like care tips or pairing suggestions!