Artichoke AgavePhoenix's Most Sculptural Desert Agave The Artichoke Agave Artichoke Agave (Agave parryi var. truncata) is the most visually striking compact agave you can grow in the Phoenix Valley. Its tightly packed, blue gray rosettes look like oversized artichokes earning it one of the most recognized names in desert landscaping. This cold hardy, heat loving succulent thrives with almost zero supplemental water once established. Whether you're designing a modern

5 ft spacing) 10 ft 3 plants 20 ft 6 plants 35 ft 10 plants 50 ft 15 plants Allow room for the 6 to 8 foot bloom spikes in late spring

Cinnamon Dot Prickly Pear — Same adorable bunny ear shape with warm cinnamon-brown dots instead of white

Ensure drainage — break through any caliche layer

more flowing woolly hairs

Pool Surround & Tropical Paradise Design

arching canopy quickly creates a cooling umbrella of dappled shade over patios

Minimal pruning is needed

or as an accent in commercial landscaping

Native to the Himalayan foothills

A solid second planting window once nights warm

and Tempe properties

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