Name: Brahea armata

Origin: Southern California and northwestern Mexico

Common Name: Mexican Blue Palm, Blue Hesper Palm

Growth Habit: Slow-growing

Climate: Arid climates

Soil: Sandy soil with excellent drainage

Flower: Yellow to white flowers

Special/Unique Characteristics: Its striking, silvery-blue fan-shaped leaves, its high tolerance for drought, heat, and wind, its ability to survive freezing temperatures down to -10°C