Crown of ThornsYear Round Pink Blooms That Thrive in Phoenix's Toughest Heat Crown of Thorns (Euphorbia milii) is one of the most reliable flowering succulents for the Phoenix Valley delivering vibrant pink blooms virtually every day of the year. This Madagascar native combines eye catching color with extreme toughness, thriving in full sun, reflected heat, and drought conditions that would wilt most flowering plants. Whether you're adding color to a Scottsdale

and entries where most shade trees are too messy

Mulch lightly — 1–2 inches of decomposed granite or gravel mulch is ideal

Summer (May–Sep): Peak performance: thrives in full sun and reflected wall heat and keeps blooming through the heat

but avoid the peak heat of June–August for best results

Planting near a south-facing wall provides thermal protection

handles low light

Does Dwarf Bottlebrush attract hummingbirds

Keep water at the soil

Warm soil and mild air give fast

rounder leaves and a tidier growth habit

Water deeply:

Variegated Smooth Agave thrives in full sun and handles reflected heat from block walls