Variegated LophanthaVariegated Lophantha: Bold Green and Gold Striped Agave for Phoenix Landscapes Variegated Lophantha (Agave lophantha 'Variegated') is a compact, colorful agave that brings vivid green and gold striping to Phoenix Valley landscapes. Its glossy green leaves are lined with bright golden yellow margins, creating one of the most striking natural color combinations available in any desert adapted plant. Growing 23 feet tall and 34 feet wide, it's a

Place 1 emitter (1 GPH) 12 inches from the base

It shrugs off heat and drought once established and takes brief winter cold to about 25°F

Spring (Feb to Apr): new fan fronds unfold from each trunk as soil warms

creating an ethereal floating-flower effect that’s unique to Echinopsis

Xeriscape Borders & Property Lines

Pair with Blue Glow Agave

great Texas Sage companion

Space plants 4–5 ft apart for a continuous sculptural edge

The distinctive white color comes from the tree's natural bark chemistry — a smooth

Red Hybrid Argentine — A stunning hybrid with vivid red-orange blooms on the same tough Argentine Giant rootstock

Backfill with native soil only — no amendments needed

but extended hard freezes below 25°F can cause damage