Common name:Century Plant
Botanical name:Agave parryi v. couesii

This subspecies is smaller than regular Agave parryi and grows to a mature size of 2' x 2' . More cold hardy than both A. parryi truncata and huachucensis. Native in central Arizona in Coconino County.

Common name:Yellow Bird Of Paradise
Botanical name:Caesalpinia gilliesii

Yellow Bird of Paradise is an upright, fast-growing small tree or large shrub, 10' tall by 8' wide. Clusters of yellow flowers have long red stamens and appear in spring and early summer. After the flowering period, green pods appear, turning brown as they mature. As pods mature, they spit spewing seeds. Ripe seeds are poisonous. Foliage is evergreen, fern-looking, and light green changing to grayish when mature. It may be somewhat invasive but it is easy to control. This plant is drought tolerant but will appreciate extra summer water. Natural growth habit is irregular and open but can be pruned to encourage dense growth. It is quite hardy and can be frost tolerant. It does best in full sun with well-draining, sandy, or rocky soil.

Common name:Trailing Gazania
Botanical name:Gazania rigens

This trailing groundcover grows at a moderate rate to 8" x 18". Leaves are silver to green. Billiant daisylike flowers come in many colors orange, bronze and yellow. Long bloom season from late winter to spring. Grows well in most soil conditions, and needs only occassional water once established. May die out if overwatered. Native to South Africa.