Gopher PlantTough Blue Green Groundcover for Phoenix Desert Gardens Gopher Plant The Gopher Plant (Euphorbia rigida) is a low growing, spreading euphorbia that brings striking blue green foliage and chartreuse spring blooms to Phoenix landscapes. Growing just 12 feet tall and spreading 23 feet wide, this Mediterranean native is one of the toughest groundcovers and border plants for Arizonas extreme heat. Its stiff, spiraling leaves have a succulent look that

Blue Glow Agave: Smooth red-edged leaves contrast the rough sharkskin texture beautifully

No messy leaf drop

Months 1–2: Water every 4–5 days

and fast-draining soil where caliche has been broken through

it thrives in Phoenix's caliche soils and reflects intense desert heat better than almost any other flowering vine

and pool edges

and blazing full-sun borders

Once fully established (typically after 2 years)

How to Plant Chinese Pistache 'Red Push'

Yes — Mexican Fan Palms should be trimmed annually to remove dead fronds

encourage blooms

Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus-castus) is the premier drought-tolerant flowering tree for the Phoenix Valley