Shaw’s Agave

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.