This strikingly attractive variegated agave dazzles by displaying4great shades on its lance-shaped leaves. Dark green leaves 1-edged with yellow 2 and a pale to lime green mid-stripe 3. The leaves are highlighted by dark reddish teeth 4. You could say it's quadrupley eye-catching. Agave lophantha 'Quadricolor', also known as quadricolor century plant, makes a terrific, low-maintenance, high-impact specimen in a patio container or out in the landscape in Zones 8 and warmer. Your plant will arrive fully rooted in a 5 in. drop-in concrete pot that goes with pretty much any home or patio decor. With its impressively deep color palette, whether in a landscape or a patio container garden, Agave lophantha 'Quadricolor' pairs beautifully with countless succulents and non-succulent plants, making it a dream plant for a garden designer. For an agave, 'Quadricolor' keeps to the small side, up to 2 ft. W, adding to its versatility. Even so, you can remove pups as they appear to maintain desired spread. Direct Sunlight will bring out the most dramatic color combination, aided by giving just enough or withholding water (drought stress). On the flipside the plant will appreciate more filtered light and afternoon shade in hot climates. Too much toasty Sun can cause colors to fade. Agave lophantha 'Quadricolor' looks best with regular watering in the hottest weather. In general, too much irrigation, though, can affect variegation. Flowers once per rosette after several years.