Common name:Hybrid Tea Rose (selections)
Botanical name:Rosa Hybrid Tea varieties
These shrubs and vines are the most loved in the Western USA and are very resilient. They come in a wide variety of sizes and colors and are easy to maintain with proper care. They can be used in a water-conserving garden with careful attention to irrigation practices.
Common name:Frankly Scarlet Daylily
Botanical name:Hemerocallis 'Frankly Scarlet'
*BLOOM DIA. 4" HT. 18"-30"
*BLOOM DESC: Velvety scarlet blooms tolerate high heat.
*BLOOM CYCLE: Starts early to mid season. Rests awhile after first
cycle, then sends up second, third and sometimes fourth set of
blooms depending on conditions. *FOLIAGE HT. 14"-27"
*FOLIAGE HABIT: Dormant or deciduous in all climates, sending up
fresh clean crop of leaves in early Spring.
*COMMENTS: Blooms build color intensity through the day. Vigorous,
dense dark foliage. 2003 All American.
Common name:Mexican Evening Primrose
Botanical name:Oenothera speciosa
Perennial grows to 12" x 3'. Profuse pink crepe-paper flowers bloomspring through fall. With adequate water it will remain in flower all summer. Will go dormant without water. With onset of cold weather, leaves will turn red. Spring cut back will improve appearance. Birds like seeds. Attracts hummingbirds. Thrives in sunny dry areas on unimproved well drained soil
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Practice grass-cycling by leaving short grass clippings on lawns after mowing, so that nutrients and organic matter are returned to the soil.
Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.
Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.
Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.
