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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Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.
Remember to check your irrigation system at least once a month, especially your valves, sprinkler heads, and drip emitters.
Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.