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Common name:White Cloud Texas Ranger
Botanical name:Leucophyllum frutescens 'White Cloud'

Can grow to 8' tall. Glistening white flowers, large, free blooming against gray leaves. Adapted to alkaline, well draining soils. Has a somewhat rangy form. Grey foliage blends well with other natives. Propagated from a seedling selection made in 1977 from a pink flowered clone found in Val Verde City, Texas. - Mountain States Nursery

Common name:Sage Texas Violet
Botanical name:Salvia farinacea 'Texas Violet'

Colorful, sprawling perennial grows to 3' x 3'. Herbaceous stems are lined with narrow, bright green leaves. Flower spikes are densely packed with rich violet-blue spring through fall. Thrives in tough desert conditions. Regular summer water will maintain lush foliage & flowers. Accepts full sun. Native to Texas.

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Soils and Compost:

Practice grass-cycling by leaving short grass clippings on lawns after mowing, so that nutrients and organic matter are returned to the soil.

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.

Integrated Pest Management:

Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.