Murphey's Agave not-shade and wants 20 to 35

and wants 20 to 35 feet of width plus room for spreading surface roots

Flame Bougainvillea is a favorite for commercial properties

light tip-pruning in early spring keeps it compact

Multiple bloom stalks emerge in succession

Murphey's Agave not-shade and wants 20 to 35Murphey's Agave Arizona's Toughest Native Agave for Phoenix Landscapes Murphey's Agave (Agave murpheyi) is one of the toughest and most historically significant agaves native to central Arizona. This medium sized agave forms a dense, symmetrical rosette of blue green to gray green leaves with small reddish brown teeth along the margins and a sharp terminal spine. Growing 23 feet tall and 34 feet wide, it's the perfect size for residential landscapes