Anigozanthos flavidus Kangaroo Paw is an evergreen perennial native to Western Australia. Clumps of dark green sword shaped leaves grow to 3 ft. or more. Anigozanthos come … [Read more...] about Plant of the Month: March 2010
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Plant of the Month: February 2010
Cercidium 'Desert Museum'. Also known as the Palo Verde, this deciduous desert tree is very hardy and features a bright yellow floral display in spring, ample shade, and … [Read more...] about Plant of the Month: February 2010
Plant of the Month: January 2010
Westringia fruticosa Coast rosemary. An evergreen shrub requiring little to moderate water and full sun. Green to gray-green leaves with white undersides. Small white … [Read more...] about Plant of the Month: January 2010
Plant of the Month: December 2009
Tagetes lemmonii Copper Canyon Daisy is in the marigold family. A shrubby perennial3-6 feet tall and wide, with 2-4" long leaves that are fragrant with a blend of marigold, … [Read more...] about Plant of the Month: December 2009
Plant of the Month: November 2009
Prosopis alba Argentine Mesquite is a nearly evergreen and deciduous tree or shrub, requiring very little water and full sun. It is fast growing with a dense canopy of blue … [Read more...] about Plant of the Month: November 2009
Plant of the Month: October 2009
Mulhlenbergia lindheimeri is a narrow leafed perennial grass that is drought tolerant and likes full sun or light shade. A 5 ft. tall and wide clump of soft, arching … [Read more...] about Plant of the Month: October 2009
Plant of the Month: September 2009
Dietes bicolor is also known as Moraea bicolor, African Iris and Fortnight Lily because its blooms open in two week batches. Drought tolerant once established. 1-1/2' tall … [Read more...] about Plant of the Month: September 2009