Blue Glow’ agave (Agave ‘Blue Glow’, USDA zones 8 to 10; find your zone) has broad, spiky leaves edged in red that appear to glow when backlit by the sun. It’s a perfect focal point plant, growing 2 feet tall with a 2- to 3-foot spread.
‘Golden Tip’ conebush (Leucadendron salignum ‘Golden Tip’, zones 9 to 11) is another standout, offering a dramatic contrast with its leathery leaves and yellow flower clusters — which are actually bracts — that are great for cutting. It grows 3 to 4 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide.
Narrow-leaf chalksticks (Senecio cylindricus, zones 9 to 11) provides yet another complementary texture with its succulent finger-like foliage and bright green tone. It grows 18 to 24 inches tall, with a wider spread.
‘Mesa Wine’ sunrose
Blue Glow’ agave (Agave ‘Blue Glow’, USDA zones 8 to 10; find your zone) has broad, spiky leaves edged in red that appear to glow when backlit by the sun. It’s a perfect focal point plant, growing 2 feet tall with a 2- to 3-foot spread. ‘Golden Tip’ conebush (Leucadendron salignum ‘Golden Tip’, zones 9 to 11) is another standout, offering a dramatic contrast with its leathery leaves and yellow flower clusters — which are actually bracts — that are great for cutting. It grows 3 to 4 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide. Narrow-leaf chalksticks (Senecio cylindricus, zones 9 to 11) provides yet another complementary texture with its succulent finger-like foliage and bright green tone. It grows 18 to 24 inches tall, with a wider spread. ‘Mesa Wine’ sunrose
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