Sun-loving, sculptural and straightforward, this preplanned garden pairs well with rocks, midcentury feels and garden art. Hot yellow blossoms, sultry cactus talons and soft-hued succulents make for a truly modern garden.

These plants prefer excellent drainage but can survive with minimal watering once established.  

Small (covers 150 sq.ft.): Firestick Plant, Barrel Cactus, Purple Echeveria, Dudleya, Blue Chalksticks, Blue Sedum  = 40 total plants (10 two-five gallons)

Medium (covers 300 sq.ft.): Firestick Plant, Barrel Cactus, Purple Echeveria, Dudleya, Blue Chalksticks + Dasilirion, Blue Agave, Knife-leaf Acacia, Hesperaloe = 50 total plants (8 five gallons)

Large (covers 500-700 sq.ft.): Firestick Plant, Barrel Cactus, Purple Echeveria, Dudleya, Blue Chalksticks, Dasilirion, Blue Agave, Knife-leaf Acacia, Mexican Bird of Paradise + Palo Verde Tree, Mexican Bird of Paradise, Desert Mallow = 95 total plants (23 two-fifteen gallon)

Sunset Zone: 18-24

Habitat: Desert

Wildlife: Birds & Pollinators

Blooms: Year-round

Fragrance: Insignificant

Uses: Wildlife, Famine Foods

Water Needs: None-Low

Soil Needs: Improved Drainage