Common name:Mescal Ceniza
Botanical name:Agave colorata
This agave has a compact rosette form and gows at a moderate rate to 3' x 3'. Striking grey-green leaves are banded and have distincitive toothed margins. Tips of leaves are sharp. After many years, yellow flowers appear on a stalk in the spring. Like all agaves, it will die after flowering. Accepts full sun. Great in pots or in the landscape. Native to Sonora.
Common name:Creeping Germander
Botanical name:Teucrium chamaedrys
This ground cover grows at a moderate rate to 6" x3'. The leaves are shiny, dark green and highly fragrant. Lovely pale pink flowers appear winter to spring. It can be used as a low hedge or along walkways. Requires full sun and well drained soil.
Common name:Semi-Trailing Yellow Gazania
Botanical name:Gazania 'Mitsua Yellow'
This somewhat hardy perennial will grow 6"-12" high and produces wonderful, bright yellow flowers.
| Designer: David A. Grant | Organ Mountain Vista Garden 6 |
Photographer: GardenSoft |
Soils and Compost:
Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.
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:
Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.