Tall Slipper PlantPhoenix's Most Striking Drought Tolerant Succulent Shrub Tall Slipper Plant (Pedilanthus bracteatus) is one of the most architecturally dramatic succulents you can grow in the Phoenix Valley. Rising 46 feet tall with thick, fleshy green stems and vivid red orange slipper shaped flowers, this Mexican native thrives in extreme heat with almost no water once established. Whether youre designing a modern xeriscape in Scottsdale, adding sculptural interest

It is ideal for evergreen hedges

Spacing — 2–3 feet apart for groundcover

Arizona’s Toughest Native Prickly Pear for Authentic Desert Landscapes

Deep-water weekly in peak heat for the best fall berry set

it often stays nearly evergreen

Overwatering and over-fertilizing are the two most common causes of poor blooming in Phoenix bougainvillea

Australian Hibiscus Mature Height 6–8 feet Mature Width 4–6 feet Growth Rate Fast — 2–3 feet per year in Phoenix Sun Full sun (6+ hrs)

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given its size

a light frost cloth provides sufficient protection

gravel courtyards

New growth flushes