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xanthoria

blue agaves, red iceplant and...?

xanthoria
15 years ago

Any suggestions? I have 5 large blue agaves, am about to plant some red iceplant underneath, and need a 3rd or 4th addition to this group for a full sun, hot, dry area next to the street (read: dogs and passers by)

thanks!

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