Varigated Boxwood Beauty not-pool-friendly Gravel mulch — 2–3 inches

Gravel mulch — 2–3 inches of decorative gravel around the base keeps moisture away from the crown and prevents rot

Plants reach their mature 3–6 foot height within 5–8 years with full sun and well-draining soil

Phoenix cold snaps pose no threat to this plant

Bicolor Iris — A yellow-and-white blooming accent plant with strap leaves that provides excellent color contrast planted alongside Little Rev

How to Plant Purple Prickly Pear

Varigated Boxwood Beauty not-pool-friendly Gravel mulch — 2–3 inchesThe Easiest Variegated Hedge for Phoenix Landscapes Variegated Boxwood Beauty Variegated Boxwood Beauty (Buxus harlandii variegated) brings the classic, refined look of formal boxwood hedging to Phoenix with a bright twist creamy white and green variegated foliage that adds light and contrast to any planting. Compact, dense, and extraordinarily tough for a variegated plant, it holds its shape with minimal pruning and tolerates Phoenix heat far better