Murphey's Agave groundcover Planting against a warm south-facing

Planting against a warm south-facing wall provides extra thermal protection

or sandy soil

Does Tipu Tree handle Phoenix summer heat

break through the hardpan layer and mix in 30–40% compost to improve drainage

Spring (Feb–Apr): The tail end of its signature purple-lilac bloom carries into early spring

Murphey's Agave groundcover Planting against a warm south-facingMurphey's Agave Arizona's Toughest Native Agave for Phoenix Landscapes Murphey's Agave (Agave murpheyi) is one of the toughest and most historically significant agaves native to central Arizona. This medium sized agave forms a dense, symmetrical rosette of blue green to gray green leaves with small reddish brown teeth along the margins and a sharp terminal spine. Growing 23 feet tall and 34 feet wide, it's the perfect size for residential landscapes