Agave shawii
Shaw's Agave
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.
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
In the fall, unless it is very hot outside, you can reduce your total watering time by 1/2.
Do not reduce run times, reduce the number of watering days.