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:Texas Ranger
Botanical name:Leucophyllum frutescens
Rounded dense shrub that grows quickly to 6' x 6'. Flowers are white, pink or purple and appear as a result of monsoon rains. Tolerates reflected sun. Good informal hedge. Native to the Chihuahuan Desert.
Common name:California Fan Palm, Petticoat Palm
Botanical name:Washingtonia filifera
Palm tree grows to 60' x 20' . It has light green fronds 3'-6' long. Seeds appear in fall so be sure to remove seed stalk to avoid mess on patios and sidewalks. California Fan Palm is the only palm native to California.
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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:
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.
Integrated Pest Management:
Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.