Peter PanThe Best Compact Blue Flowering Border Plant for Phoenix Gardens Peter Pan Agapanthus (Agapanthus africanus 'Peter Pan') is the top selling dwarf agapanthus for Arizona landscapes. This compact evergreen perennial reaches just 1218 inches tall yet produces stunning clusters of light blue to deep blue flowers on slender stalks from spring through summer. Hardy, drought adaptable once established, and virtually pest free Peter Pan delivers year round

may drop some leaves

Virginia Creeper: pair for fast green cover plus brilliant red fall color on a large wall

Water deeply but infrequently and let the soil dry fully

The rocks typically feature a mix of colors

The warm soil encourages root development while cooler air temperatures reduce transplant stress

It's perfectly safe to handle for normal gardening tasks like pruning and training

laughs off drought

After 2 years of establishment

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It can reach 20–25 feet tall within 5 years of planting

fast-draining soil and needs good drainage

where the fine detaching glochids become a nuisance