Common name: Golden Barrel Cactus
Botanical name: Echinocactus grusonii

Globe shaped cactus grows slowly to 1-1/2' x 2'. Golden spines line medium green ribs. Yellow flowers appear in spring. Full sun but prefers some shade in low desert. Striking accent. Looks attractive in groupings. Native to southern Mexico.

Common name: Green Feathery Senna
Botanical name: Senna artemisiodes v. filifolia

Evergreen shrub that grows quickly to 6' x 6'. It has narrow leaves forming feathery sprays of medium green foliage. Its showy yellow flowers appear in clusters at branch tips from late winter to spring. Will tolerate reflected sun. Good winter color. Trim lightly after bloom to remove seed pods. Native to Australia.