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Bi-colored Hesperaloe
Toothless Sotol
Desert Willow
Bi-colored Hesperaloe

Common name:Bi-colored Hesperaloe
Botanical name:Hesperaloe parviflora 'Duet'

Spectacular accent for desert gardens anywhere. Plants tolerate drought, full sun, reflected heat, and poor soils. Forms rosettes of leaves 4' x 6'. The red and yellow flower stalks emerge in spring and remain on the plant until the end of summer. - Mountain States Nursery

Toothless Sotol

Common name:Toothless Sotol
Botanical name:Dasylirion quadrangulatum

Striking, grass-like accent grows to 10' x 9'. Leaves are smooth. Forms dense, soft rosettes of narrow leaves that work well around swimming pools, or areas or heavy foot traffic. Needs space. Full sun and reflected heat. Very drought tolerant. Needs good drainage. An excellent container plant. Native to Mexico.

Desert Willow

Common name:Desert Willow
Botanical name:Chilopsis linearis

This winter decidous tree grows to be 25' x 20'. Great small tree, develops shaggy bark and twisting trunks with age. The trumpet-shaped flowers appear spring through fall. Flowers attract hummingbirds while seed pods attract other native birds. Native to the southwest U.S and Mexico.

Designer: Sarah Wood

The Beloved Garden 4

Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.

Water Saving Tip:

Remember to check your irrigation system at least once a month, especially your valves, sprinkler heads, and drip emitters.

Integrated Pest Management:

Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.