Paddle Plant (Flapjacks)
A striking succulent with large, paddle-shaped leaves that flush red at the margins in bright light. Forms a basal rosette and sends up a tall spike of yellow blooms in late winter to spring. Excellent low-water accent, but scorches in full reflected desert sun. Special Features Bold paddle-shaped leaves with red margins; monocarpic (rosette flowers […]
Adenium (Desert Rose)
A striking succulent shrub with a swollen, water-storing caudex and glossy dark green leaves. Produces showy trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of pink, red, or white. Suited to hot, dry conditions with excellent drainage, but frost-tender and best grown in containers in the low desert. Special Features Sculptural swollen caudex; showy flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds; […]
Plumeria
A tropical small tree with thick, succulent branches, large green leaves, and fragrant flowers traditionally used in Hawaiian leis. In Phoenix Zone 9b, it requires frost protection and relief from intense afternoon sun. Special Features Fragrant tropical flowers, sculptural branching, and good container adaptability. Established plants tolerate brief dry periods, but are not frost hardy. […]
Senecio Skyscraper ‘Mount Everest’
Striking succulent with powdery blue-green cylindrical leaves on upright stems forming a dense, architectural mound. Excellent container or accent plant for low-water landscapes. Frost-tender and best sited in a warm, protected exposure. Special Features Striking blue-gray foliage; drought tolerant once established; year-round color and texture; deer resistant Problems & Solutions Root rot in poorly drained […]
Senecio The Blues (Blue Chalksticks)
Low-growing succulent groundcover with striking blue-gray cylindrical leaves that spreads readily and provides bold color contrast in desert landscapes. Tolerates heat and reflected sun well and roots along the stems as it spreads. Special Features Striking blue-gray foliage for year-round color; excellent groundcover for slopes and rock gardens; drought tolerant once established Problems & Solutions […]