Common name:Mexican Bush Sage
Botanical name:Salvia leucantha
Semievergreen low growing perennial grows to 4' x 4'. It has hairy white stems and gray-green leaves. Velvety purple flower spikes appear late spring through fall. Accpets full sun or partial shade. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Cut back hard in the winter to avoid frost damage and to allow vibrant new growth in the spring.
Common name:Violet Silverleaf
Botanical name:Leucophyllum candidum
Evergreen shrub grows at a moderate rate to 3' x 3'. Silvery leaves provide striking backdrop to deep violet flowers. Silvery leaves also contrast well with other green plants in the landscape. Flowers appear summer to fall following rains. Accepts reflected sun. Native to the Chihuahuan Desert.
Common name:Oleander
Botanical name:Nerium oleander
Oleander is a dense, upright evergreen shrub that grows quickly to 6' x 4'. Leaves are dark green, leathery, and glossy. Accepts reflected sun. Flowers appear spring to fall. Excellent screen. Good summer color. Native to the Mediterranean.
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Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Ask for low water use plants at your local nursery.
Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.
