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Desert Spoon
White Queen's Wreath or Coral Vine
Adam's Needle
Golden Barrel Cactus
Desert Spoon

Common name:Desert Spoon
Botanical name:Dasylirion wheeleri

Evergreen with open rosette form grows at a moderate rate to 4' x 4'. Saw toothed gray-green leaves have interesting twisting affect. Flowes are cream and appear on tall stalks late spring to summer. Distinct accent plant. Accepts full sun and is very frost tolerant. Native to southern Arizona and the Chihuahuan Desert.

White Queen's Wreath or Coral Vine

Common name:White Queen's Wreath or Coral Vine
Botanical name:Antigonon leptopus 'Alba'

Semievergreen vine grows quickly to 30-40'. Leaves are heart shaped. Flowers are white and grow in clusters. Flowers from mid summer until frost. Will flower year-round in frost-free weather. In frosted areas, cut to ground in early spring. In cold areas, you may need to mulch the roots. Takes a while to regrow in spring. This selection has pure white flowers.

Adam's Needle

Common name:Adam's Needle
Botanical name:Yucca filamentosa

WIth stemless leaves that grow 2.5" long and 1.5" wide, the Yucca filamentosa produces tall, white flower spikes during the summer months.

Golden Barrel Cactus

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.

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Cool Lavender Planter

Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.

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:

Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.