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        Desert Plants

        Learn about several plant varieties and the planting information for each zone.

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        mexican fence post is an evergreen cactus
        Photo 1 of 11Evergreen cactus with ribbed columnar treelike green stems covered in thorns with pink nocturnal flowers

        Mexican Fence Post (1 of 11)

        Plant in full sun in average soil that is well drained
        Height: 5-12 feet; Width: 3 feet
        Hardy in USDA zones 9-11:
        Zones 2-8: Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; grow as an annual or bring indoors in fall.
        Zone 9: Plant in fall or early spring; water during dry spells until established; may be damaged or killed in temperatures below 25.
        Zone 10: Plant in fall or early spring; water during dry spells until established.
        Zone 11: Plant in fall or early spring; water during dry spells until established.

        Bougainvillea x buttiana 'Rosenka' – Rosenka Bougainvillea
        Evergreen sprawling shrub with orange brachts/flowers that fade to pink
        Plant in full sun in average soil that is well drained
        Fertilize regularly with water-based fertilizers
        Height: 3-4 feet; Width: 4-6 feet
        Hardy in USDA zones 9-11:
        Zones 2-8: Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; grow as an annual or bring indoors in fall.
        Zone 9: Plant in fall or early spring; water during dry spells until established; may be damaged or killed in temperatures below 25.
        Zone 10: Plant in fall or early spring; water during dry spells until established.
        Zone 11: Plant in fall or early spring; water during dry spells until established.

        Agave angustifolia 'Marginata' – Narrow Leaf Variegated Agave
        Evergreen succulent with variegated upright "spiky" foliage and green/yellow blooms
        Plant in full sun in average soil that is well drained
        Height: 3-5 feet; Width: 6-8 feet
        Hardy in USDA zones 9-11:
        Zones 2-8: Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; grow as an annual or bring indoors in fall.
        Zone 9: Plant in fall or early spring; water during dry spells until established; may be damaged or killed in temperatures below 25.
        Zone 10: Plant in fall or early spring; water during dry spells until established.
        Zone 11: Plant in fall or early spring; water during dry spells until established.

        Bougainvillea x buttiana 'Raspberry Ice' – Raspberry Ice Bougainvillea
        Evergreen sprawling shrub with variegated foliage and fuchsia brachts/flowers
        Plant in full sun in average soil that is well drained
        Fertilize regularly with water-based fertilizers
        Height: 3-4 feet; Width: 4-6 feet
        Hardy in USDA zones 9-11:
        Zones 2-8: Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; grow as an annual or bring indoors in fall.
        Zone 9: Plant in fall or early spring; water during dry spells until established; may be damaged or killed in temperatures below 25.
        Zone 10: Plant in fall or early spring; water during dry spells until established.
        Zone 11: Plant in fall or early spring; water during dry spells until established.

        Bougainvillea x buttiana 'Royal Purple' – Royal Purple Bougainvillea
        Evergreen sprawling shrub with deep-green foliage and purple bracht/flowers
        Plant in full sun in average soil that is well drained
        Fertilize regularly with water-based fertilizers
        Height: 2-4 feet; Width: 2-3 feet
        Hardy in USDA zones 9-11:
        Zones 2-8: Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; grow as an annual or bring indoors in fall.
        Zone 9: Plant in fall or early spring; water during dry spells until established; may be damaged or killed in temperatures below 25.
        Zone 10: Plant in fall or early spring; water during dry spells until established.
        Zone 11: Plant in fall or early spring; water during dry spells until established.

        Next Photo: Barbara Karst Bougainvillea

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