Agave shawii subsp. shawii (Shaw's Century Plant)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Agave |
| Species | shawii |
| Subspecies | shawii |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Origin | Southwestern North America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 20 cm |
| Spread | 45 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | February, March, April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Many broad, golden green leaves form a dense rosette. |
| Cultivation | This specimen in very tolerant of drought, some cold and can be exposed to full sunlight or partial sun or shade. It is recommended that you water this specimen regularly: but do not over water. |
| Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Pheonix, Arizona, United States of America. |
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