Agave lophantna var. latifolia
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Agave |
| Species | lophantna |
| Variety | latifolia |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Mexico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8 - 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 - H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 0.75 - 1 m |
| Spread | 1.3 - 1.5 m |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Uses as a focal point in a desert garden, or in groups as a barrier. |
| Propagation | By offsets taken in spring or autumn. |
| Cultivation | Easily grown in sandy or gravelly, moist or well-drained soils in full sun. |
| Pests | Root rot if soil is wet. |
| Notable Specimens | Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Leaf Description | Narrow sword-shaped, green leaves that are 7 - 76 cm long, and 6 cm wide. |
Photographs
Agave iophantna var. latifolia, form. Trebah Garden Trust, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.