Common name:Desert Willow
Botanical name:Chilopsis linearis

This winter decidous tree grows to be 25' x 20'. Great small tree, develops shaggy bark and twisting trunks with age. The trumpet-shaped flowers appear spring through fall. Flowers attract hummingbirds while seed pods attract other native birds. Native to the southwest U.S and Mexico.

Common name:Cow Tongue Prickly Pear
Botanical name:Opuntia engelmannii var. lindheimeri

The pads on this variety are elongated and resemble a tongue. More tolerant of moderate shade than many cacti, but provide good drainage. Old plants sprawl and become large. Beautiful yellow to orange flowers in the spring. Subject to cochineal scale infestations. Prevent by washing off frequently with strong jets of water.

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.