Common name:Autumn Sage Furman's Red
Botanical name:Salvia greggii 'Furman's Red'
Semievergreen sprawling shrub grows to 2' x 2'. Pale green leaves. Tubular flowers are red, pink or white and bloom in the spring and fall. Attracts hummingbirds. Needs good drainage. Prefers filtered shade in Phoenix. Native to Texas.
Common name:Prairie Sky Switch Grass
Botanical name:Panicum virgatum 'Prairie Sky'
This perennial grass will grow 2-4' tall and 2-4' wide. It has narrow, deep green and gray green leaves with slender, light flowers that bloom in midsummer.
Common name:Ground Cover Myoporum
Botanical name:Myoporum parvifolium
This groundcover will grow quickly to 8" x 6' . Does well in well in partial or full sun with moderate water. It produces delicate white flowers that bloom in spring. The bright green leaves are slightly fleshy. It is a good cover on slopes. It may die if overwatered. Native to Australia.
Designer: Sabina Munoz | Brick Patio Garden 4 |
Photographer: GardenSoft |
Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.
Remember to check your irrigation system at least once a month, especially your valves, sprinkler heads, and drip emitters.
Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.