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Agave shawii
Shaw's Agave
Information by: George Hull MSN Photographer: Mountain States Nursery
Description
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.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.