Plant Combinations, Spring Borders, Summer Borders, Fall Borders, Winter Borders
In this water-wise border, the ravishing blue-gray rosettes of Agave ovatifolia (Whale’s Tongue Agave) are interplanted with the smaller bright green rosettes of Aloe nobilis (Golden Toothed Aloe). Studded with white teeth, the triangular leaves of this aloe turn orange shades when exposed to full sun, creating a changing display. For contrast, a carpet of Dyckia ‘Burgundy Ice’ has been laid in a geometric fashion. This succulent features rosettes of gracefully curving, burgundy leaves adorned with brilliant white spines.
In the background, the spectacular blue-green rosettes of Dioon spinulosum (Giant Dioon) add grace and elegance to the landscape. Long-lived (several hundred years), Giant Dioon is one of the oldest plants still living on the planet since it flourished over 170 million years ago. Slow to moderately fast-growing, it is easy to grow and is an excellent choice for low-maintenance gardens where its lush foliage adds a tropical touch.
All these plants are low-care, drought tolerant, and they look great year-round.
| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Birds, Hummingbirds |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |
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| Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Birds, Hummingbirds |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |
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| Dyckia 'Burgundy Ice' | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Agave ovatifolia (Whale's Tongue Agave) | N/A | Buy Plants |
| Aloe nobilis (Golden Toothed Aloe) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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