Perennials
Types of Hyssop Flower
Types of Hyssop Flowers (agastache spp) Types of Hyssop Flower (Agastache Cana) – This great little plant will grow to about 15″ tall and about 18″ wide. It is a prolific bloomer from about late summer to late fall in and around the southwest. This variety is a showy lavender rose-colored flower. It is an […]
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The Wax Leaf Privet
The Wax Leaf Privet (Ligustrum japonicum) thrives in Southwest climates, making it a reliable choice for year-round greenery. This hardy perennial stays lush and vibrant through all seasons, maintaining its rich dark green, glossy leaves. It typically reaches a height of 8 to 10 feet and spreads about 5 feet wide, creating a compact yet […]
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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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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 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 this Palm Tree? Their cold […]
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Types of Plants that Attract Butterflies
Types of Plants that Attract Butterflies. Most outdoor plants will produce some kind of flower; however, some flowers are more attractive to butterflies than others. Butterflies are attracted to plants that produce a sweet smell and bright colors. It’s best to know the type of plants you want to use in your garden if you […]
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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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