The Quadricolor Agave (Agave lophantha 'Quadricolor') is a striking, low-maintenance succulent perfectly suited for Tucson's arid climate and desert landscapes. This compact agave features bold rosettes of sword-shaped leaves with vibrant green centers, creamy yellow margins, and delicate red edges that intensify in the sunlight, adding dynamic color to gardens. It thrives in full sun, tolerates extreme heat, and is highly drought-resistant, making it an ideal choice for xeriscaping. The Quadricolor Agave also works beautifully as an accent plant in rock gardens, containers, or alongside native species, providing year-round visual interest and texture while requiring minimal care.
Agave lophantha ‘Quadricolor’
Agave lophantha 'Quadricolor'
Quadricolor Agave
The Quadricolor Agave (Agave lophantha 'Quadricolor') is a striking, low-maintenance succulent perfectly suited for Tucson's arid climate and desert landscapes. This compact agave features bold rosettes of sword-shaped leaves with vibrant green centers, creamy yellow margins, and delicate red edges that intensify in the sunlight, adding dynamic color to gardens. It thrives in full sun, tolerates extreme heat, and is highly drought-resistant, making it an ideal choice for xeriscaping. The Quadricolor Agave also works beautifully as an accent plant in rock gardens, containers, or alongside native species, providing year-round visual interest and texture while requiring minimal care.
| Plant Type | Cactus / Succulent |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Flower Color | Inconspicuous |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Height | 18" |
| Spread | 2' |
| Spacing | 3 feet |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Attracts | |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Mass Planting, Specimen |
| Tolerance | Cold, Drought, Heat, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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