Red Tile Garden 4

Common name:Rosemary Tuscan Blue
Botanical name:Rosmarinus officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'

Rosemary officinalis 'Tuscan Blue' is an upright shrub that grows 3'-6' tall. It has aromatic dark green leaves and bright showy lavender-blue flowers throughout the year. This shrub is drought tolerant and attracts butterflies.

Common name:Olive Fruitless Swan Hill
Botanical name:Olea europaea 'Swan Hill'

Standing 25-30' high, a flower deformity makes this tree fruitless.

Common name:Arizona Cottontop
Botanical name:Digitaria californica

Arizona Cottontop is a beautiful grass with long whitish hairs that give it a "cottony" appearance. Numerous leaves surround the 3' tall and 1.5' wide culms which bear attractive white flowers in the summer to early fall. Irrigate every 2-3 weeks, after the grass is established, especially during summer. This grass is strongly allergenic for some people.

Common name:Big Blue Stem
Botanical name:Andropogon gererdii

Big Blue Stem is a medium sized ornamental grass that can grow to 6 feet in height. It is hardy and is best left to naturalize.

Soils and Compost:

Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.

Water Saving Tip:

Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.

Give your plants a chance to breathe.

Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.

Integrated Pest Management:

Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.