Agave Titanota Dakota
A sculptural agave sold as ‘Dakota’, forming a compact rosette of broad, thick blue-green leaves edged with prominent teeth and tipped with sharp terminal spines. Special Features Bold architectural form, dramatic marginal teeth, and excellent drought tolerance once established. Problems & Solutions Overwatering causes root and crown rot; provide drainage and avoid persistent crown moisture. […]
Lantana ‘Teenie Genie’
A compact dwarf lantana with aromatic green foliage and abundant flower clusters that change from yellow to pink and fuchsia. Special Features Compact size; excellent heat tolerance; drought tolerant once established; attracts butterflies and other pollinators. Problems & Solutions Poor drainage can cause root rot; avoid overwatering. Watch for whiteflies, spider mites, and lace bugs; […]
Blue Barrel
A rounded Mexican barrel cactus with blue-gray ribs and golden-yellow spines, developing a short cylindrical form with age. Special Features Distinctive blue-gray stems, contrasting golden spines, strong drought tolerance, and a compact architectural form. Problems & Solutions Root rot from wet soil (provide excellent drainage); sunburn from abrupt exposure to Phoenix afternoon sun (acclimate gradually […]
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama
An award-winning blue grama selection with showy, eyelash-like horizontal seed heads that age to golden blonde and persist through winter. Forms a tidy clump of blue-green foliage. Very drought tolerant; performs best in the cooler parts of Zone 9b. Special Features Distinctive horizontal eyelash seed heads; year-round ornamental interest; very drought tolerant; native grass selection; […]
Salvia ‘Ignition Purple’
A compact, shrubby salvia with aromatic green foliage and abundant vivid purple flowers; well suited to Phoenix gardens with afternoon shade. Special Features Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies; aromatic foliage; heat tolerant and moderately drought tolerant once established. Problems & Solutions Poor drainage and overwatering can cause root rot; allow soil to dry partially between […]
Kaffir Lily (Yellow)
An uncommon yellow-flowered clivia with arching, strap-shaped leaves and rounded clusters of soft yellow flowers; best grown in a protected, shaded container in Phoenix. Special Features Unusual yellow blooms, attractive foliage year-round, and good container performance; tolerates dry shade once established in suitable climates, but not exposed Phoenix desert conditions. Problems & Solutions Direct sun […]