Recommendation on plants to use

I live in Phoenix, AZ and I would like to plant some type of shrub or plant in my front planters. They run along the front of the home. One is 23′ x 1′ and the other is 14.5′ x 1′. currently there are Agave plants in there which I am pulling out, they have overgrown and reproducing like crazy. I would like something that is easy to maintain, adds color to the front of my home, attracts Hummingbirds and/or Butterflies and can possibly add some shade to the front of the home. Focusing on the fact that the planters are only about a foot deep, I have been looking at all the plants in local nurseries and most grow out to 3 – 5 feet in circumference, which would push against the home or require me to groom it on a schedule. Do you have any options which would help me make a decision on what to plant?

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 07/10/2017 @ 10:17 pm

This article will give you some plant suggestions.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-9-10-11/plants-zones-9-11.htm ^[1]
You can also visit local garden centers and even look at landscaping in your area.
You can also contact your County Extension Office for a list of plants suited to your region.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/ ^[2]

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