Agave lophantha [wide leaf]

Also Known As

Agave univittata [wide leaf]

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 12"

planting zones

8a-11

Agave lophantha [wide leaf] plant details

Agave lophantha [wide leaf] is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - 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 [wide leaf]

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Uses: architectural, clumping, container plant, desert garden, rock garden, rosette-forming, xeric, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave lophantha [wide leaf]

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Clumping agave, each rosette to about 8-12", this form shared with us by Ted Stephens having jewel-green leaves, each about 1" wide, with wide markings in the center. From the mountains of Nuevo Leon, has been frost hardy to the single digits F. Happy with summer water but would like careful winter drainage. Safely, USDA zone 8. Excellent container plant.

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Agave lophantha [wide leaf] plant

How to Grow Agave lophantha [wide leaf]

Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional - 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
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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