Agave lophantha
Agave lophantha is a succulent perennial plant that is winter-hardy and easy to care for. This plant can be used in landscapes or grown in containers.
Commonly mistaken for cacti or aloe plants, Agave is a separate genus with very distinct features. Native to the southwestern United States and Mexico, there are over 200 species of Agave plants.
Agave lophantha, also known as thorncrest century plant, grows very slowly to about 2 feet in diameter and up to 2 to 3 feet ...(more)
Also goes by the name(s): Agave americana, Century Plant, Blue Agave, American Aloe, Maguey.
Light: Full Sun/Part Shade
Height: 5' – 7'
Spacing/Spread: 6' – 11'
Evergreen: Yes.
Color: Rarely blooms.
Interest: Year around evergreen foliage.
Wildlife habitat: Provides food/shelter for bees, butterflies and birds.
“We consider the Century Plant as the king of agaves. It is very impressive when big, with its bold structure, and beautiful form. On the rare occasion when it ...(more)
When you think of a tropical landscape, the first plants that most likely come to mind are palm trees, plumeria and beautiful flowering shrubs. There is another plant- these plants are the bromeliads.
Like almost every plant group, there are representatives for all kinds of planting needs. There are bromeliads that can handle all the water you can give them and even ones that are xerophytic. There are bromeliads that love the sun and ones that grow better in full shade. Some can be plante ...(more)
