Golden Barrel - BarerootThe Iconic Desert Barrel Cactus Bareroot for Instant Impact The Golden Barrel (Echinocactus grusonii) is the most recognizable cactus in desert landscaping a perfectly round, golden spined globe that anchors rock gardens, entryways, and modern desert designs across the Phoenix Valley. Our bareroot specimens ship without a pot, making them lighter and easier to plant directly into your landscape. Available from 8 to 24 diameter, these are mature, field

Desert Spoon: a silver sculptural rosette that echoes the form in a xeriscape bed

toothed green leaves — often blushing red at the tips in full sun

Very slowly — typically 2–4 inches per year in the Phoenix area

Whether you're creating a statement entrance in Scottsdale

upright form contrasts beautifully with mounding shrubs like Gold Mound Lantana and Purple Trailing Lantana

The red flowers add a tropical splash of color to pool areas without creating a mess

Plant so the graft union (the bud union knob) sits 1–2 inches above soil grade

Its canopy is light and airy

Century Plant: a larger blue agave to layer scale behind the Cow's Horn in a bold desert composition

with renewed vigorous growth and another strong wave of bloom

Charcoal rock is an exceptional choice for landscaping

Trailing Indigo thrives in full sun and handles the reflected heat from walls