Firestick EuphorbiaBlazing Year Round Color for Phoenix Landscapes Firestick Euphorbia The Firestick Euphorbia (Euphorbia tirucalli Sticks on Fire) is one of the most eye catching succulent accent plants for Phoenix area landscapes. Its pencil thin stems shift from brilliant orange and red in cooler months to lime green in summer, delivering living color that changes with the seasons. Growing 48 feet tall in Phoenix, this tough South African native thrives on neglect

Artichoke Agave can survive on rainfall alone in most Phoenix Valley locations

It thrives in full sun to part shade with sharply draining soil

Is Butterfly Bush Right for Your Yard

upright form

often more during a favorable monsoon season

Winter (Dec to Jan): Stays evergreen

This combination is a favorite for Mesa and Gilbert new-builds

Gold Mound Lantana's spreading 4–6 foot habit makes it one of the best groundcovers for Phoenix landscapes

Mediterranean Fan Palm: a low multi-trunk fan palm that contrasts the single smooth trunk

Blue Barrel's compact size and striking color make it ideal for decorative pots and raised planters

Attribute Detail Scientific Name Ilex vomitoria Common Names Yaupon Holly

Blue Palo Verde has thorns