Common name:Fremont or Western Cottonwood
Botanical name:Populus fremontii
The Fremont cottonwood is a fast growing deciduous tree that reaches 40-60 ft. with bright yellow fall color. The cottonwood does well with moderate water or in flooded areas. It is native to California, Arizona, and into Mexico.
Common name:Red Yucca
Botanical name:Hesperaloe parviflora
Upright rosettes grow quickly to 3' x 5' wide. Spectacular accent for desert landscape. Leaves are dark green and strap-like. Coral red flower spikes emerge in spring & remain on plant till end of summer. Tolerates tough conditions including reflected heat and frost. Attracts humingbirds. Native to western Texas and northeastern Mexico.
Common name:Golden Dogweed
Botanical name:Thymophylla pentachaeta
Annual that grows to 6" x 6". Bright green tiny needle like lacy leaves, bright yellow flowers resembling small daisies appear late spring to fall. Is short lived but will reeseed. Butterfly attractor providing nectar and for larvae especially the Daily Sulphur. Accepts full sun. Sow seeds in fall or plant from containers.
| Designer: Christy Ten Eyck | UTEP Campus 54 |
Photographer: GardenSoft |
Soils and Compost:
Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.
Integrated Pest Management:
Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.