Lace Aloe shrubs & flowering plants Avoid organic mulch which retains

Avoid organic mulch which retains too much moisture

Its Mediterranean origins prepared it perfectly for Phoenix's intense solar radiation

Plant at the same depth the cactus was growing — never bury the body

Desert Willow — Arizona native with spectacular trumpet-shaped flowers spring through fall

or anchoring a native garden in Peoria — Creosote is the plant that defines the desert Southwest

Lace Aloe shrubs & flowering plants Avoid organic mulch which retainsArizona's Toughest Small Succulent for Pots & Rock Gardens Aloe aristata, commonly known as Lace Aloe or Torch Plant, is one of the hardiest compact succulents for Phoenix Valley gardens. This dense rosette forming aloe features dark green lance shaped leaves decorated with white spots and delicate lace like teeth along the margins, creating a striking ornamental texture in any setting. In spring and summer, tall spikes of red orange tubular flowers