Candelilla is a tough, versatile succulent native to S. New Mexico, W. Texas and into N. Mexico. They can be grown in the ground as low-maintenance accent plants, subshrubs for foundation plantings, or as easy-to-grow container plants. The straight, tight bundles of gray-green, waxy stems can be perfect for narrow planting spaces, even with reflected heat. Candelilla are tolerant of drought conditions, salty and alkaline soils. They are also a great fire-resistant plant. Spring and summer blooms, near the tips of each stem, are a combo of pink, red, and cream.