A Superb Mediterranean Front-Yard with Pretty Succulents
Plant Combinations, Spring Borders, Summer Borders, Fall Borders, Winter Borders
This drought resistant Mediterranean garden is low maintenance and requires little water to thrive. The plants consist of striking succulents and drought tolerant shrubs, laid out in drifts of stunning colors and textures. We can admire with delight the architectural Aloe 'Hercules' with its crown of fleshy blue-green leaves, the flamboyant blooms of Aloe cameronii (Red Aloe) and 'Blue Elf', or the incredibly showy variegated rosettes of Yucca gloriosa 'Bright Star'.
Competing for attention are the equally sculptural Agave marmorata (Marbled Agave) with its broad banded leaves and Leucophyllum frutescens (Texas Ranger) with its ravishing silver foliage. What a glorious plant composition!
Garden Information
Hardiness |
9 – 10
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Climate Zones | 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Sand |
Soil Ph | Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
Attracts | Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard , Gravel and Rock Garden , Mediterranean Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Agave Great Plant Combination Ideas with Aloe Great Plant Combination Ideas with Senecio Great Plant Combination Ideas with Yucca
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Garden Information
Hardiness | 9 – 10
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Climate Zones | 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Water Needs | Low |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Sand |
Soil Ph | Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
Attracts | Hummingbirds |
Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard , Gravel and Rock Garden , Mediterranean Garden |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Agave Great Plant Combination Ideas with Aloe Great Plant Combination Ideas with Senecio Great Plant Combination Ideas with Yucca
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Aloe 'Hercules' (Tree Aloe)
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Agave parryi var. truncata (Artichoke Agave)
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Agave univittata 'Quadricolor'
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Aloe cameronii (Red Aloe)
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Aloe 'Blue Elf'
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Yucca gloriosa 'Bright Star' (Spanish Dagger)
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Senecio mandraliscae (Blue Chalksticks)
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Agave marmorata (Marbled Agave)
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Leucophyllum frutescens (Texas Ranger)
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Verbena bonariensis (Tall Verbena)
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