10 Spiky Plants to Add Some Drama to Your Landscaping

Spiky plants add a tropical-inspired look to your garden that feels as if it would be right at home in a lushly landscaped resort. Depending on their size, the lines of these sleek, dramatic plants can be used as a focal point in your garden or as a border plant that adds a structured, define edge to a garden bed.

Spanning families including succulents, grasses, and cacti, these plants thrive in a variety of USDA growing zones, so you can have this striking look regardless of where you live. Plus, most of these plants are deer-resistant due to their spiky nature.

Here are 10 spiky plants to incorporate in your landscaping, whether you live in a climate that’s warm year-round or you’re looking for something that will be cold weather hardy.

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