Botanical Name: Agave shawii
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Common Name: Shaw's Agave  
Plant photo of: Agave shawii
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Succulent

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Green, Purple

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Green, Yellow Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

Winter, Spring

Information by: George Hull MSN
Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

  • Description

  • Notes

This species can form large colonies. Leaves are 4" across and about 2' long, thick and rigid. It does need some protection from sun in the low desert. Not very cold hardy. A great ornamental that is not often used. Native to NW Baja.