Photo by Dry Oasis Plants
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Buy Agave lophantha
Also Known As
- Agave univittata
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 2'-6'
planting zones
- 8a-11
Agave lophantha plant details
Agave lophantha is an evergreen cactus / succulent with chartreuse, green and variegated foliage. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave lophantha
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen chartreuse, green and variegated
- Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Uses: architectural, bare root shipping available, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave lophantha
- USDA Zones: 8a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
This tough native to Mexico and the southwestern United States with deep green stripes makes a nice contrast to some of the silver blue agaves which take similar culture. This agave grows slowly to about 2' – 3' feet high and wide.
This plant has been grown in a 5 ga pot. You will receive a very similar plant to the one in the picture. The plant is shipped "dry-root" (with dirt removed from roots).
By: Dry Oasis Plants
By: Cistus Nursery
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
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Gardening facts about Agave lophantha plant
How to Grow Agave lophantha
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- chartreuse
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
See other plant types of Agave for your garden
aka Agave americana 'Cornelius', Agave americana 'Marginata Aurea Monstrosa', Agave americana aureo-marginata, Agave americana aureo-marginata 'Cornelius'
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
- dry when dormant
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 3'-6'
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
- dry when dormant
aka Agave montana 'Baccarat', Mountain Agave
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Agave aff. parryi var. couesii, Agave couesii, Agave parryi couesii, Agave parryi ssp. couesii
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 18"-36"
Width: 24"-48"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Agave wislizenni, Cabbage Head Agave
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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