Common name:Pink Gaura
Botanical name:Gaura lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink'
Pink Gaura is a profusely flowering perenial that grows to 4' tall. It has pink buds that open to showy pink and white flowers in spring and summer. Accepts full sun or partial shade.
Common name:Gaura
Botanical name:Gaura lindheimeri
Flowering perennial that quickly reaches 1' x 1-1/2'. This semievergreen plant has pink buds that open to showy white flowers spring to fall. The flowers resemble butterflies and it attracts butterflies. Accepts full sun to partial shade. Native to the southwest U.S. and Mexico.
Common name:Tiger Tongue
Botanical name:Opuntia ellisiana
This low spreading cactus grows at a moderate rate to 4' tall and 6' wide. Spineless small pads have tiny glochids so handle pads with gloves. Beautful yellow flowers appear in the spring so put this cactus in a place of prominence for all to see. Tiger Tongue accepts reflected sun. Irrigate every 3-4 weeks after this cactus is established. Red berries follow spring flowers.
Common name:Ocotillo
Botanical name:Fouquieria splendens
Deciduous succulent grows at a moderate rate to 12' x 10'. Slender spined branches ascend from a common base. Medium green leaves appear when there is ample moisture. Drought deciduous. In spring, spiky clusters of red orange flowers appear. Too much water can kill this plant. Good drainage is important. Accepts full fun. Striking silhouette. Attracts hummingbirds. Native to Sonoran, Chihuahuan and Mojave Deserts.
Common name:Dwarf Fountain Grass
Botanical name:Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln'
This grass will reach 2' high at its tallest and has deciduous, purplish/red leaves with clusters of purple flowers that appear in summer and fall. It is a dwarf version of its parent plant.
Designer: Sallie Homan | Courtyard El Paso Garden 7 |
Photographer: GardenSoft |
Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.
Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.