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Shaw’s Agave — Agave shawii
Shaw’s Agave — Agave shawii
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Agave shawii
A sculptural Southern California coastal succulent with toothed green leaves arranged in tight rosettes. Shaw’s Agave brings strong form to dry gardens and containers.
Southern California growing guide
- Light: Full sun to part sun.
- Mature size: Rosettes approximately 1–2 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide; allow additional space for clumping growth. Flower stalks can reach 7–12 feet.
- Water & drought: Low water after establishment. Let soil dry between irrigations.
- Soil: Fast drainage is essential; sandy or mineral-rich soil is suitable. Containers need drainage holes.
- Growth: Evergreen rosettes form a lasting clump. Growth varies with warmth, water and site; flowering is an occasional mature-plant event.
- Habitat: Adds native coastal-scrub structure and, when flowering, a conspicuous seasonal flower stalk.
- Maintenance: Remove dead foliage carefully with protective gloves and eye protection.
- Landscape uses: Dry borders, rock gardens and large containers. Keep sharp leaf tips and teeth well away from paths, play areas and seating. Choose a mild, frost-protected location.
“3/5 Gallon” is a combined container-size range. We confirm the exact container size before collecting payment.
Representative species photograph, not current nursery stock. Photo: Ijon, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. No intentional image modifications.
Plant ordering & availability
All plant orders are subject to availability and quality verification. We confirm your plants before collecting payment.
Container sizes describe growing containers, not guaranteed plant height or age. Delivery and professional planting are quoted separately unless expressly included.
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