Barbara Karst Bougainvillea EspalierBold Crimson Color That Thrives in Phoenix's Hottest Spots Barbara Karst Bougainvillea Espalier (Bougainvillea 'Barbara Karst') is the most popular bougainvillea variety in the Phoenix Valley and for good reason. This heat loving powerhouse produces waves of vivid magenta red bracts from spring through fall, turning any wall, fence, or trellis into a show stopping display of color. Trained as an espalier, Barbara Karst stays flat and manageable while

which can be collected and are enjoyed by wildlife

Watering Jet Tip Agave in Phoenix

or filling a sunny corner in Mesa — Christmas Cholla brings seasonal color that no other cactus can match

Staked Cape Honeysuckle is ready to be trained against walls

For a tropical grouping

adding architectural interest to a Chandler courtyard

lining pathways

Purple Prickly Pear — stunning purple pads that intensify in winter cold and summer heat

Keep water steady

For a native grove or street-tree rhythm

even through Phoenix's most intense summer heat

Space plants 18–24 inches apart for a grouping