Common name:Powis Castle Artemisia
Botanical name:Artemisia 'Powis Castle'

This mounding shrub reaches 3 ft. high and up to 5ft. wide with fine silver foliage. It does well in coastal areas as well as inland warm areas. It rarely blooms but is used for its beautiful foliage. It is striking next to perennials with bright colors. This shrub prefers full sun and well draining soil. It is drought tolerant once it's established.

Common name:Texas Honey Mesquite
Botanical name:Prosopis glandulosa

Deciduous tree grows to 30' x 30'. Blooms in spring with pale yellow flower long, narrow beans in summer. Foliage is larger and brighter green than other mesquites. Native to Texas and Mexico.

Common name:Spanish Dagger
Botanical name:Yucca gloriosa

This clumping palm relative will reach 15' tall and has broad medium green, sword-like leaves. White flowers appear in the spring and summer. It blends well with either tropical or desert theme landscapes.

Common name:Bear Grass
Botanical name:Nolina beldingii

Rarely seen in cultivation. An arborescent species forming stemless rosettes with hundreds of leaves.. Flat leaves have sharp margins. Texas native.