Common name:Marginata Agave Botanical name:Agave angustifolia var. marginata
This succulent will form clumps about 4' across. It has light green and cream variegated leaves. The stiff leaves are about 1 1/2" wide with cream white stripes along the margins. In the low desert, filtered shade is best. It can also handle more water than most agaves. This tropical agave is native ot Costa Rica and Mexico.
Common name:Texas Ebony Botanical name:Ebenopsis ebano
Slow growing evgreen tree to 20' x 15'. Dense shade and dark green leaves. Very thorny. Zig zag branching habit. Fragrant pale cream to yellow flowers spring. Rich green foliage color. Bark sunburns if tree is overpruned. Native to south Texas, and Mexico.
Designer:
Simple Southwest Garden Image:
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Photographer: GardenSoft
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.
