Gopher Plant blooming Organ Pipe's striking form and

Organ Pipe's striking form and zero-maintenance profile make it ideal for commercial entrances

Spring planting (February–April) also works well

Foliage Semi-deciduous — leaves appear on stem tips in warm months

Winter (Dec to Jan): Stays evergreen with crisp white margins

Foliage Evergreen — large fan-shaped fronds year-round Trunk Slender

Gopher Plant blooming Organ Pipe's striking form andTough Blue Green Groundcover for Phoenix Desert Gardens Gopher Plant The Gopher Plant (Euphorbia rigida) is a low growing, spreading euphorbia that brings striking blue green foliage and chartreuse spring blooms to Phoenix landscapes. Growing just 12 feet tall and spreading 23 feet wide, this Mediterranean native is one of the toughest groundcovers and border plants for Arizonas extreme heat. Its stiff, spiraling leaves have a succulent look that