Agave lophantha ‘Splendida’
Center Stripe Agave
Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
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Overall Mature Size | Small |
Mature Height & Spread | 1' x 1-2' |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
Water | Low water |
Flower Color | Yellow |
Bloom Time | Infrequent |
Special Features | Deer Resistant, Low Water Use |
Container Sizes | #2 |
Natural Growth Habit | Upright |
Sunset Garden Zones | 13, 20-24 |
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 9-11 |
Plant Type | Succulent |
A clustering plant with rosettes held close to the parent plant. Grows to nearly 1 foot tall by 18 inches wide with 2 inch wide by 7 inches long leaves that are dark green with a striking greenish yellow central band visible on both the upper and lower leaf surfaces and with prominent white teeth along the margins. Plant in full sun to moderate shade in a well drained soil and irrigate occasionally to very little. Reported to be hardy down to or even below 0°F.