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Shaw's Century Plant

Agave Shawii

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Overview

Agave shawii, or Shaw's Century Plant, is a robust succulent native to the Baja California region. It presents with fleshy, spiny-edged leaves forming rosettes up to 3 feet in diameter. This perennial showcases yellow blossoms on 10–15 feet high stalks late in its life, which is typically 10-25 years. Preferring full sun, well-drained soil, and minimal water, it's ideal for xeriscape designs in USDA zones 9-11.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Low, Very LowZones 9–11Type SucculentClimate Arid
Shaw's Century Plant (Agave Shawii) — Shaw's Century Plant requires sufficient space to accommodate its eventual width
Shaw's Century Plant (Agave Shawii) — adorned with multiple clusters of fiery red or yellow blooms; this perennial showcases yellow blossoms on 10‚Äì15 feetShaw's Century Plant (Agave Shawii) — making it an excellent choice for sun-drenched areas in the garden; it presents with fleshy, spiny-edged leaves formingShaw's Century Plant (Agave Shawii) — this resilient agave thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9-11; succulent for full or halfShaw's Century Plant (Agave Shawii) — making it an excellent choice for sun-drenched areas in the gardenShaw's Century Plant (Agave Shawii) — it produces a towering flower stalk that can reach up to 15 feet tallShaw's Century Plant (Agave Shawii) — which is typically 10-25 years+55

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Very Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Succulent
Family
Agavaceae
Climate
Arid

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Shaw's Century Plant (Agave Shawii) — Shaw's Century Plant requires sufficient space to accommodate its eventual width
Shaw's Century Plant (Agave Shawii) — adorned with multiple clusters of fiery red or yellow blooms; this perennial showcases yellow blossoms on 10‚Äì15 feet
Shaw's Century Plant (Agave Shawii) — making it an excellent choice for sun-drenched areas in the garden; it presents with fleshy, spiny-edged leaves forming
Shaw's Century Plant (Agave Shawii) — this resilient agave thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9-11; succulent for full or half
Shaw's Century Plant (Agave Shawii) — making it an excellent choice for sun-drenched areas in the garden
Shaw's Century Plant (Agave Shawii) — it produces a towering flower stalk that can reach up to 15 feet tall
Shaw's Century Plant (Agave Shawii) — which is typically 10-25 years
Shaw's Century Plant (Agave Shawii) — adding a warm contrast to the foliage palette.<br><br>Capable of reaching a spread of 2 to 3 feet
Shaw's Century Plant (Agave Shawii) — Agave shawii, or Shaw's Century Plant, is a robust succulent native to the Baja California region
Shaw's Century Plant (Agave Shawii) — Agave shawii, or Shaw's Century Plant, is a robust succulent native to the Baja California region; which is, image 41
Shaw's Century Plant (Agave Shawii) — It presents with fleshy, spiny-edged leaves forming rosettes up to 3 feet in diameter
Shaw's Century Plant (Agave Shawii) — It presents with fleshy, spiny-edged leaves forming rosettes up to 3 feet in diameter; the leaves are a deep green with a
Shaw's Century Plant (Agave Shawii) — It boasts a compact rosette of fleshy, spine-tipped leaves, each measuring about 1.5 to 2 feet in length; presents a
Shaw's Century Plant (Agave Shawii) — It boasts a compact rosette of fleshy, spine-tipped leaves, each measuring about 1.5 to 2 feet in length
Shaw's Century Plant (Agave Shawii) — adorned with multiple clusters of fiery red or yellow blooms
Shaw's Century Plant (Agave Shawii) — It presents with fleshy, spiny-edged leaves forming rosettes up to 3 feet in diameter; the leaves are a deep, image 42
Shaw's Century Plant (Agave Shawii) — It's drought-tolerant once established, only needing occasional deep watering during extended dry periods; this resilient
Shaw's Century Plant (Agave Shawii) — This slow-growing succulent prefers full sun
Shaw's Century Plant (Agave Shawii) — This perennial showcases yellow blossoms on 10‚Äì15 feet high stalks late in its life
Shaw's Century Plant (Agave Shawii) — Shaw's Century Plant requires sufficient space to accommodate its eventual width; native to the coastal regions of
Shaw's Century Plant (Agave Shawii) — consider its mature size and flowering cycle to plan for long-term growth and plant succession
Shaw's Century Plant (Agave Shawii) — It's drought-tolerant once established, only needing occasional deep watering during extended dry periods
Shaw's Century Plant (Agave Shawii) — Native to the coastal regions of California and Baja California
Shaw's Century Plant (Agave Shawii) — presents a vibrant and bold choice for your landscape design; commonly known as Shaw's Century Plant
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