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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 9–11Climate Arid
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

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Agavaceae
Climate
Arid

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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) — making it an excellent choice for sun-drenched areas in the garden
Shaw's Century Plant (Agave Shawii) — This slow-growing succulent prefers full sun
Shaw's Century Plant (Agave Shawii) — Shaw's Century Plant requires sufficient space to accommodate its eventual width
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) — The leaves are a deep green with a reddish tinge on the margins
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) — this resilient agave thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9-11
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
Shaw's Century Plant (Agave Shawii) — commonly known as Shaw's Century Plant
Shaw's Century Plant (Agave Shawii) — Preferring full sun, well-drained soil, and minimal water, it's ideal for xeriscape designs in USDA zones 9-11
Shaw's Century Plant (Agave Shawii) — which is typically 10-25 years
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) — It presents with fleshy, spiny-edged leaves forming rosettes up to 3 feet in diameter
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) — commonly known as Shaw's Century Plant; consider its mature size and flowering cycle to plan for long-term growth and
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

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