Agave shawii
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Shaw’s Agave
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Small |
| Mature Height & Spread | 2-3' x 2' |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Water | Low water |
| Flower Color | Maroon-Yellow |
| Bloom Time | Infrequent |
| Special Features | Coastal Conditions, Deer Resistant, Low Water Use |
| Container Sizes | #1, #5 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 12-24 |
| Plant Type | Succulent |
Shaw’s Agave” – A medium sized rosette forming plant that grows to 2-3 feet tall in an upright fashion by 2 feet wide and suckers from base to form large solid stands. The fleshy dark gray-green leaves have large upwardly curving and bent spines along the margin and a terminal spine. Plant in full sun to light shade (requires shade in inland hot climates). Little irrigation is required. It is hardy to 25 ° F. An endangered species that is rare in Southern California but more common in coastal Northern Baja California. Great plant for massing at the top of a slope or at eye level where upright growth habit can be noted. It is also useful for adding green color into otherwise grayer succulent gardens.
