Lavatera assurgentiflora , Island Mallow, Mission Mallow, Malva Rosa: shrub growing to 12 ft. with 3-5" maple-like leaves. Rosy/lavender white striped flowers, 2-3" wide … [Read more...] about Plant of the Month: December 2010
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Plant of the Month: November 2010
Aloe vera or Aloe barbadensis, is a drought-tolerant succulent that requires well drained soil. The leaves are used for medicinal properties, especially effective for … [Read more...] about Plant of the Month: November 2010
Plant of the Month: October 2010
Arctostaphylos of the species uva-ursi, is commonly known as manzanita and has several other common names: sandberry, kinnikinnick and bearberry. Evergreen western … [Read more...] about Plant of the Month: October 2010
Plant of the Month: September 2010
Agave shawii The Coastal Century Plant is a large sized perennial succulent with a rosette of sharply pointed leaves. Sends up a tall yellow flower spike, annually. … [Read more...] about Plant of the Month: September 2010
Plant of the Month: August 2010
Salvia greggii , Autumn Sage or Cherry Sage is a 3-4' tall shrub with 1/2"-1" leaves and 1" rosy red spikelike flower clusters in late spring and summer (fall through … [Read more...] about Plant of the Month: August 2010
Plant of the Month: July 2010
Salvia leucantha, Mexican Brush Sage Blooms summer and fall with velvety purple spikes and small white flowers. Drought tolerant. 3-4 ft. tall and wide. Fast growing, full … [Read more...] about Plant of the Month: July 2010
Plant of the Month: June 2010
Echium candicans (Echium fastuosum) 'Pride of Madeira' is a shrubby perennial, very drought resistant with dramatic spike-like bluish purple flower clusters blooming May-June. … [Read more...] about Plant of the Month: June 2010
Plant of the Month: May 2010
Cercis occidentalis Western Redbud is a shrub or small tree with 10-18 ft. height and spread. Visually interesting all year long, displaying magenta flowers for a 3 week … [Read more...] about Plant of the Month: May 2010
Plant of the Month: April 2010
Calliandra eriophylla known commonly as Fairy Duster, is a low spreading shrub which is native to deserts and arid grasslands in California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas and … [Read more...] about Plant of the Month: April 2010
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
