Agave lophantha
Center Band Agave
Description
Forms irregular colonies. Upright grower, to about 3' tall by 2' wide. Slow to moderate growing. Stiff, glossy dark green to light green leaves with a light stripe down the center. Leaves somewhat sword like. Sharp spines on margins and tip. Susceptible to Agave snout weevils without protection.-Mountain States Nursery
Plant Type
Succulent
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Green, Yellow
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green, Light Green, Yellow Green, Variegated
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.