Little Miss America CCFThe Best Compact Variegated Agave for Phoenix Landscapes Agave americana 'Little Miss America' CCF is one of the most striking compact variegated agaves available for Phoenix Valley gardens. A refined selection from Civano Cactus Farm, this smaller growing agave features symmetrical rosettes of blue green leaves edged with creamy yellow white margins, creating dramatic color contrast year round. Unlike the massive standard Century Plant, Little Miss

so think in terms of focal placement and clean spacing rather than a continuous run

silvery-grey accent tree that pairs beautifully with the chartreuse tones of Palo Brea

Ghost Aloe is drought-tolerant once established but appreciates occasional deep watering during the hottest summer months

Pink Oleander Tree — Same toughness and long bloom season as White Oleander

Chuparosa-Orange — Native hummingbird shrub with orange tubular blooms — perfect companion for a pollinator garden

no-maintenance wall plant

Plant Variegated Dwarf Butterfly Agave among boulders

In full reflected-heat exposure the leaf edges look best with afternoon shade and steady drip water

Water deeply but infrequently and resist the urge to overwater

This works especially well on gentle slopes

Is Yellow Bells Staked Right for Your Yard

where its toothed silver rosettes thrive on near-zero care