Ground Morning GloryPhoenix's Best Blue Flowering Trailing Groundcover for Full Sun Ground Morning Glory (Convolvulus sabatius) is one of the most distinctive and eye catching groundcovers available for Phoenix Valley landscapes. Its cascading habit and continuous sky blue to lavender blooms create a soft, colorful carpet that sets it apart from the typical desert palette of greens and browns. It stays low at just 612 inches tall while spreading 12 feet, making it ideal

Water basin — build a shallow 2–3 inch ring around the plant to direct water to the root zone

Use this table to size a shaded bed or border run

Spring (Feb-Apr): New growth flush begins and a strong second planting window opens as soil warms

or Peoria without supplemental irrigation once established

Firestick Euphorbia is a moderate to fast grower in Phoenix

Barbara Karst Bougainvillea — Classic bright red bougainvillea that thrives on Phoenix heat

Moroccan Mound: a low dome-shaped euphorbia that fills the ground plane beneath the columns

or busy path

It drops no leaves

Use one to anchor a courtyard or entry

Is Sour Orange drought tolerant once established

Does Mexican Fire Barrel bloom