Treasure Flower and Other Eye-Catching Plants

Gazania hybrida — Treasure Flower
- Plant in full sun; fertilize regularly. Plant in coarse, sharply drained soil; plant slightly high; susceptible to root rot.
- Height: 10-16 inches
- Width: 8-12 inches.
- Hardy in zones 9-11
Zones 2-8: Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; plant in full sun; water when dry, but don't over water; discard plants after first hard frost.
Zone 9: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; water when dry, but don't over water; cut back and mulch in fall.
Zone 10: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; water when dry, but don't over water; cut back and mulch in fall.
Zone 11: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; water when dry, but don't over water; cut back and mulch in fall.
Bougainvillea x buttiana 'Barbara Karst' — Barbara Karst Bougainvillea

- Plant in full sun in average soil that is well-drained; heat tolerant. Fertilize regularly with water-based fertilizers.
- Height: to 20 feet
- Width: 4-6 feet
- Hardy in USDA zones 9-11
Zones 2-8: Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; grow as an annual or bring indoors in fall.
Zone 9: Plant in fall or early spring; water during dry spells until established; may be damaged or killed in temperatures below 25.
Zone 10: Plant in fall or early spring; water during dry spells until established.
Zone 11: Plant in fall or early spring; water during dry spells until established.
Justica spicigera — Mexican Honeysuckle

- Plant in full sun to partial shade. Plant in rich, well-drained soil; water when dry.
- Height: 3-4 feet
- Width: 4-6 feet
- Hardy in USDA zones 9-11
Zone 9: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch to conserve moisture; prune to maintain shape and vigor.
Zone 10: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch to conserve moisture; prune to maintain shape and vigor.
Zone 11: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch to conserve moisture; prune to maintain shape and vigor.
Salvia greggii — Autumn Sage

- Plant in full sun; heat tolerant; reseeds in warmer climates. Plant in well-drained soil; drought tolerant; avoid fertilizers.
- Height: 2-4 feet
- Width: 2-4 feet
- Grown as an annual in zones 2-6.
- Hardy in USDA zones 7-10
Zones 2-6: Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; plant in full sun; remove after first killing frost.
Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; prune back hard in late winter; semi-evergreen in this zone.
Zone 8-10: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch to conserve moisture; prune back hard in late winter; may be semi-evergreen in this zone.
Caesalpinia Mexicana — Yellow Bird of Paradise

- Plant in full sun; heat tolerant. Plant in well-drained soil; drought tolerant; avoid fertilizers.
- Height: 7-12 feet
- Width: 4-6 feet
- Hardy in USDA zones (8) 9-11
Zones 2-7: Container plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; plant in full sun; bring indoors before first frost.
Zone 8: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch to conserve moisture; prune back hard in late winter; may suffer dieback in this zone.
Zone 9-11: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; prune as needed in spring.
Echinocactus grusonii — Golden Barrel

- Plant in full sun; heat tolerant. Plant in well-drained soil; water when dry.
- Height: 3 feet
- Width: 3 feet
- Hardy in USDA zones 9-11
Zones 2-8: Container plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; plant in full sun; bring indoors before first frost.
Zone 9-11: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; water when dry.
Melampodium leucanthum — Blackfoot Daisy

- Plant in full sun. Plant in rich, well-drained soil; water when dry. Deadhead to prevent excessive seedlings.
- Height: 12-18 inches
- Width: 18-24 inches
- Hardy in USDA zones 7-11: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch to conserve moisture; prune to maintain shape and vigor.
Penstemon parryii — Parry's Penstemon

- Plant in full sun to partial shade. Plant in well-drained soil.
- Height: 2-4 feet
- Width: 1-3 feet
- Hardy in USDA zones 8-10: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to partial shade; mulch to conserve moisture; prune back hard in late winter; may be semi-evergreen in this zone.
Opuntia violacea santa-rita — Santa Rita Prickly Pear

- Plant in full sun. Plant in well-drained soil.
- Height: 3-4 feet
- Width: 4-6 feet
- Hardy in USDA zones 7-11: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; prune to maintain shape and vigor.
Fouquieria splendens — Ocotillo (Candlewood)

- Plant in full sun. Plant in well-drained soil; do not water once established.
- Height: 15-20 feet
- Width: 12-15 feet
- Hardy in USDA zones 8-11: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; prune to maintain shape and vigor.
Agave murpheyi — Murphy's Agave

- Plant in full sun in average soil that is well-drained.
- Height: 2 feet
- Width: 2-3 feet
- Hardy in USDA zones 8-11
Zones 2-7: Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; grow as an annual or bring indoors in fall.
Zone 8: Plant in fall or early spring; water during dry spells until established; may be damaged or killed in temperatures below 10.
Zone 9-11: Plant in fall or early spring; water during dry spells until established.
Hesperaloe parviflora — Red Texas Yucca

- Plant in full sun; heat tolerant. Plant in average soil that is well-drained soil.
- Height: 3-5 feet
- 2-4 feet
- Hardy in USDA zones (7) 8-10
Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; remove any damaged foliage in the spring; may be marginally hardy in this zone and fail to flower.
Zone 8-10: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch to conserve moisture.