Common name:Golden Barrel Cactus
Botanical name:Echinocactus grusonii
Globe shaped cactus grows slowly to 1-1/2' x 2'. Golden spines line medium green ribs. Yellow flowers appear in spring. Full sun but prefers some shade in low desert. Striking accent. Looks attractive in groupings. Native to southern Mexico.
Common name:Gold Spot Euonymus
Botanical name:Euonymus japonica 'Aureo Variegatus'
Growing to about 8' tall, this evergreen shrub has green foliage with yellow variegation.
Common name:Mexican Bush Sage
Botanical name:Salvia leucantha
Semievergreen low growing perennial grows to 4' tall and wide. It has hairy white stems and gray-green leaves. Velvety purple flower spikes appear late spring through fall. Accpets full sun or partial shade. Ths Salvia attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.
Common name:Clumping Gazania
Botanical name:Gazania hybrids
These groundcovers will grow less than 1' tall and have medium-size gray/green leaves with gold, lavender, orange, red, yellow, or white flowers that are present all year.
| Designer: David A. Grant | Organ Mountain Vista Garden 7 |
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Soils and Compost:
Practice grass-cycling by leaving short grass clippings on lawns after mowing, so that nutrients and organic matter are returned to the soil.
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.