Variegated Smooth AgaveThe Safest Sculptural Agave for Phoenix Yards & Pool Areas Variegated Smooth Agave (Agave desmettiana 'Variegata') is one of the most sought after ornamental agaves in the Phoenix Valley. Its gracefully arching, spineless leaves are edged in bright golden yellow with a blue green center, creating a tropical look that thrives in desert heat. Unlike most agaves, this variety has no sharp terminal spine and soft leaf margins making it safe around

Bold Red Blooms: The star feature of red hibiscus varieties is their large

spineless monstrose cactus for a different take on sculptural forms

deep and slow

and commercial landscapes

The bare winter stems can be pruned back hard to control size and shape

and municipal projects across the Phoenix Valley

no companions needed at its base

African Ocotillo (Alluaudia procera) is from Madagascar

so cover the canopy on hard frost nights

It may slow during the very hottest days of July and August but will continue blooming and resume vigorous growth when temperatures moderate in September

Fig Tree — A low-maintenance fruit tree that produces heavily in Phoenix heat

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