Agave lophantha
Center Band Agave
Description
This Texas native is found on gravelly limestone and rocky areas. Leaves are an open rosette form, fairly flat and sword-shaped, green in color with spines along the margins. This plant reaches 2' tall and 3' wide. Occasionally, this plant sends up a tall spike 12' tall with greenish yellow flowers. This marks the death of the plant but there are usually offspring close by. Plant in full to part sun with well draining soil. It is drought tolerant once it's established.
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
Lawn watering more than 5 minutes usually results in runoff. Use multiple cycle starts.