Outdoor Plants
Outdoor plants for the American Southwest.
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Care of Euonymus Plants
Care of Euonymus Plants pronounced – Euony-mus. These are great fast-growing evergreen shrubs that do well almost anywhere. In the Southwest, they will thrive providing you give them nourishment and water often the first 2-3 years after initial planting. They are drought-tolerant plants once they are well established and can withstand the harsh mid-summer heat. […]
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The Mesquite Tree
In its natural habitat, it is a desert bush that needs little water and tolerates poor soils. It will lose its leaves in winter (deciduous) but will always bounce back right after the last freeze.
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How to grow Plumbago Plants
How to grow Plumbago Plants. Below is the Royal Cape Plumbago (Plumbagoo auriculatla ‘Monott’) In the Southwest this plant will bloom from early spring to mid-fall. A very hardy plant with a bright showy blue flower. This is a perfect plant that can be used for contrasting color to other plants that give out red, […]
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The Gazania Plant Growth
The Gazania Plant Growth. I love Gazania’s because these plants are great for a full hot sunny area but they can also tolerate shady conditions. Also, called the African Daisy, and the treasure flower. They are moderate watering plants and are considered perennials however, it gets too cold they will die out during the winter […]
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The Pindo Palm Tree
The Pindo Palm Tree (Butia capitata). Is a great Palm tree for the Southwest especially in places where temps get below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. It will grow to about 20 ft. tall or so. Much shorter than other palms like the Mediterranean, Mexican, and California palm trees. How Cold Hardy is the Pindo Palm Tree? Their […]
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Types of Plants that Attract Butterflies
Types of Plants That Attract Butterflies to Our Gardens. We all know flowers come in many shapes and colors. But if we want to see more butterflies, we should pick plants that really catch their eye. Butterflies seem to love flowers with bright petals and a sweet scent. Some types are just better at drawing […]
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Mexican Primrose Plant
The Mexican Primrose plant is also called Texas Primrose, Evening Primrose, and its botanical name Oenothera Berlandieri. It can grow in poor soil but will do better with composted loamy soil. It is considered a low-water plant but can also take lots of water. Tolerates full sun but will bloom longer if placed in morning […]
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The Emu Bush
The Emu bush is in the Figwort family (Eremophila plant). It’s often called the Valentine bush because of its vibrant pink flowers. It thrives in the dry, hot desert southwest, making it a favorite for xeriscaping. This hardy plant tolerates extreme heat and requires little water, fitting well with the region’s climate. It can tolerate […]
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The Kalanchoe Plant
The Kalanchoe Plant (Kalanchoe blossfeldiana) is an easy-to-grow indoor houseplant. It can also be used outdoors during the spring and fall seasons. They come in numerous colors, red, white, pink, and orange variety. This plant does have thick leaves and is considered a succulent. It is a low-maintenance plant, but it does require good well-drained […]
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Purple Verbena Plants
Purple Verbena Plants are beautiful cascading purple flowers great for Xeriscaping landscapes. This really nice-looking desert plant will do well in rock gardens or places where there is lots of hot sun. There are numerous types of Verbena plants and the one pictured above is the trailing variety. How big do Purple Verbena Plants Grow? […]
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