Toothless Murphey's AgavePhoenix's Best Pool Safe Agave with No Sharp Edges Toothless Murphey's Agave (Agave murpheyi) is Arizona's top native agave for pool friendly and high traffic landscapes. Unlike typical agaves, its leaf margins are smooth and toothless no sharp serrations to worry about near walkways, children, or pets. Growing to a compact 34 foot rosette, this historic Sonoran Desert native thrives on minimal water in Phoenix heat. Whether you're designing a safe,

Strong second planting window and the season of fastest new-pad growth

the more blooms you'll see — just ensure adequate drainage

Wooly Butterfly Bush's deep root system and spreading habit make it excellent for stabilizing slopes and controlling erosion in desert landscapes

This also avoids the stress of summer heat during the critical establishment period

or 5 to 6 feet apart for a low screen

Offsets fill in and roots establish through the mild months

Resin Spurge Mature Height 12–18 inches (individual mound)

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It's the premium choice for landscape applications where tree form matters

8–10 ft on center Desert restoration group 5 plants

Nothing announces spring in the Phoenix Valley quite like a Bradford Pear in full bloom

fast-draining native or caliche soil