Caladiums would look nice there. Here is a variety I am growing called Cherry Tart. It tolerates sun very well.

Red brick behind them, concrete in front of them, zone 9B? I'm thinking you need something Texas tough and bulletproof! Being in zone 8A, I don't know if this would work in your Zone, but agapanthus might be really nice. You would have to keep it thinned, since the bulbs do multiply, but the dark green foliage and the cool blue flowers would provide a nice contrast against that dramatic red brick.

I agree, well grown mature foxtail ferns are gorgeous

The tall lirope is evergreen and has a nice flower.

love_the_yard: the photos are recent, I thought that I would replace them as it seems that we need to level the dirt and/or add some tan gravel rocks, so I thought I can change them. Thanks so much for your time in responding!!

M, no joke, I would vote for exactly what you have. Foxtail fern are not inexpensive plants. They are graceful and classy and to me, add the perfect element you need right where they are. Especially since 1) it is a narrow area and there aren't a lot choices, and 2) they are growing well! What more could you ask for?! You could easily tuck in a few annuals in front of them if you wanted some color. However, if you don't like them, then you should by all means change it.

I would skip the rocks. They sink down and eventually disappear in Florida sand, get full of dirt and weeds, do nothing to amend the soil to help the plants, and lastly, heat the roots and surface of the soil making plants stressed, uncomfortable and unhappy. Rocks are a nightmare to remove down the road should you ever want. Rocks do nothing to benefit a planting area. I would instead add a little mulch which keeps down weeds, helps retain moisture for the plant and over time, breaks down to amend the soil.

So that's my two cents...I hope that is somewhat helpful!

EDIT: Just realized I am over on the Texas forum. Not sure if rocks sink in Texas soil. Everything else negative regarding rocks still applies. So sorry. :(

Carol

How about planting some colorful annuals or perennials (pentas, vincas, convolvus, marigolds, cerastotigmas, zinnias, carex, etc) among the foxtail ferns?

Omar