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Agave shawii
Also Known As
- Agave orcuttiana
- Agave pachyacantha
- Agave shawii subsp. shawii
- Coastal Agave
- Shaw's Agave
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 3'-4'
planting zones
- 9b-11
Agave shawii plant details
Agave shawii is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall, spring and winter red and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bats, bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry in winter. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Agave shawii
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: agavaceae, asparagaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: red and yellow blooms in fall, spring and winter
- Uses: architectural, border plant, container plant, desert garden, houseplant, infrequent-blooming, monocarpic, rock garden, rosette-forming, spiky, xeric, year-round-interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Agave shawii
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens
Garden photo gallery of Agave shawii
By: Stan Shebs
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By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Agave shawii plant
How to Grow Agave shawii
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in winter
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Flower Color
- red
- yellow
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- bees
- hummingbirds
- bats
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Flower Season
- winter
- fall
- spring
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional
- dry in winter
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 1'-2'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
7b-11
Size
Height: 12"-20"
Width: 18"-30"
- sun
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- dry in winter
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'-3'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
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