Blue Monstrosus cereus shade Spacing — 2–3 feet apart

Spacing — 2–3 feet apart for grouped plantings

Desert Ruellia: purple blooms that contrast with the yellow flowers in a pollinator border

branching form

Short Leaf Aloe (Aloe brevifolia) is the most versatile compact clumping aloe you can grow in the Phoenix Valley

Spacing — 6–8 ft apart for screens

Blue Monstrosus cereus shade Spacing — 2–3 feet apartThe Most Sculptural Cactus for Phoenix Modern Landscapes The Blue Monstrosus Cereus (Cereus repandus f. monstruosus) is unlike any other cactus in the Phoenix Valley. Its twisted, contorted blue green stems grow in unpredictable, sculptural forms that make every specimen a one of a kind living art piece. No two plants look alike each develops its own unique ridges, bumps, and irregular branching patterns that become more dramatic with age. Hardy,