Yellow Bird of Paradise Size:3/5 Gallon if you must

if you must

Bay Breeze thrives in full sun and handles reflected heat from south- and west-facing walls

Backfill with native soil — Yaupon Holly is highly adaptable

curving agave that adds movement and contrast in mixed plantings

deep and slow (30–40 minutes per session)

Yellow Bird of Paradise Size:3/5 Gallon if you mustPhoenix's Most Dramatic Desert Bloomer Yellow Bird of Paradise Yellow Bird of Paradise (Caesalpinia gilliesii) is one of the showiest flowering shrubs available for Phoenix Valley landscapes. Brilliant yellow blooms with long red stamens burst open from late spring through fall, creating a tropical effect that thrives in desert heat. Its feathery, fern like foliage adds year round texture, while its extreme drought tolerance keeps water bills low.