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Botanical Name: Agave lophantha Arizona Star
Mature Size: 2-3ft H, 3-4ft W
Light Requirement: Sun to Partial Shade
Water Need: Very Low
Cold Hardiness: Zone 8 (10 to 15F) to 11 (above 40F)
Description: Cultivar. Foliage with bright yellow centers; dark green margins; small brown spines along leaf edges; sharp terminal spine. Compact clumping rosette. Monocarpic (dies after blooming) but produces offsets freely. Flower spike, at 8-12 years, can reach 8-12 feet tall. Greenish-yellow blooms attract pollinators. Tolerant of heat; drought; benefits from afternoon shade in hot; highly reflective sites. Well-suited to smaller spaces, containers, and xeric plantings. Ideal for modern or naturalistic designs.