Light: Full sun; light afternoon shade can reduce stress in Phoenix’s hottest exposures. Acclimate nursery-grown plants gradually to intense desert sun.
Water: Low water once established. Water deeply, then let soil dry completely; occasional summer irrigation supports growth in Phoenix. Water sparingly in winter and keep water out of the crown.
Soil: Excellent drainage is essential; sandy, gravelly soil or a raised planting mound is ideal. Avoid heavy, persistently wet soil.
Mature size: Typically 4–6 feet tall and 6–8 feet wide, excluding the flower stalk; offset colonies become wider.
Bloom: Blooms once at maturity, often after 8–15 years or longer in landscapes. The flowering rosette dies afterward, but offsets can survive.
Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen.
Growth rate: Moderate; faster with warmth and occasional deep irrigation.