Agave shawii var. goldmaniana
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Seed-Grown: This plant was grown from seed in our Arch Rock Aloes nursery.
Hybrid: This plant is the result of hybridization, a process where two plants are cross pollinated.
Rare: This plant is very hard to find anywhere else. We specialize in rare plants, and are the only growers of some species.
Rare Coastal Agave | Seed Grown in Ventura, California
Agave shawii var. goldmaniana is one of the most sought-after forms of Shaw's Agave, prized for its broad blue-green foliage, prominent terminal spines, and exceptional architectural presence. Native to Baja California, this rare agave is admired by collectors and landscape designers alike for its rugged beauty and strong connection to the coastal deserts of northwestern Mexico.
Grown from ethically sourced seed in our Ventura, California nursery, each plant is a genetically unique individual. Seed-grown plants often display subtle variations in color, leaf width, spine characteristics, and overall form, making every specimen distinct.
Over time, this species develops into a striking solitary rosette with bold structure and outstanding drought tolerance. Equally at home in a collector's garden, specimen container, or water-wise landscape, Agave shawii var. goldmaniana is a rewarding plant that combines rarity, resilience, and timeless beauty.
Produced in limited numbers, these seed-grown plants are offered while available.
Plant Details
Growth Habit: Solitary rosette-forming agave with broad, architectural foliage and strong specimen presence.
Species: Agave shawii var. goldmaniana
Collector Appeal: A rarely offered form of Shaw's Agave prized for its impressive structure, distinctive foliage, and desirability among agave collectors.
Care: Thrives in full sun with excellent drainage. Drought tolerant once established and well suited to Mediterranean and xeriscape gardens.
Seed-Grown Diversity
This plant is grown from ethically sourced seed. Seed-grown plants contribute to the genetic diversity of the species and novel traits may result.
Every plant is unique, expressing its own characteristics and growth habit over time. This natural variation is part of what makes seed-grown agaves so rewarding for collectors.
Shipping
We ship twice each week from our nursery headquarters in Ventura, California.
Plants are carefully packed for safe arrival and are shipped bare root (without pots or soil) to promote healthy transit and reduce shipping costs. Please unpack your plant promptly upon delivery and pot it into a fast-draining cactus or succulent mix.
