Yellow striped century plantThe Showstopper Variegated Agave for Phoenix Landscapes Yellow Striped Century Plant (Agave americana 'Mediopicta Aurea') is one of the most striking variegated agaves available for Phoenix Valley landscapes. Each thick, blue green leaf features a bold, creamy yellow center stripe that glows in sunlight creating a living sculpture that demands attention year round. This heat loving, drought tolerant agave combines the toughness of a classic Century

reflected heat

for full sun and reflected heat

and Agapanthus

This is a compact specimen agave that also clumps over time

Phoenix's Most Vivid Yellow-Flowering Privacy Tree — Yellow Oleander

and iron supports

Summer (May–Sep): Tough in heat and reflected heat

though in the most brutal west-facing reflected-heat spots a little afternoon relief keeps the green foliage from bronzing

Yes — it’s the single most effective butterfly-attracting shrub you can plant in Phoenix

a container

Creosote Season-by-Season in Phoenix

Cape Aloe — Dramatic tree-form aloe with coral-red flowers