A quick glance at Moroccan mound may lead you to believe that it’s a cactus, but euphorbias are actually classified as succulents. The small brown or white spines that line the ridges of each squared stem are much less vicious and easier to handle than those found on a true cactus. This unique plant’s mounding…
Discovered and named by Ryan Adams, one of our star employees, this selection of the ‘Pink Cloud’ Gaura is a spectacular new introduction that has a lengthy blooming period and sturdy, upright habit. Since its discovery in 2009, ‘Mr. Liko’ has impressed us each year with a barrage of blush pink flowers that flutter above…
This fast growing, wild looking native is easily distinguished by the strong scent it emits when you brush against or crush the leaves. Interpretations of the aroma can vary; some people find the smell fresh and pleasing, while others find it too overpowering. Most importantly, bunnies, deer and insect pests seem to steer completely clear…
Search no further for the perfect poolside patio tree! Drought and heat tolerance, low litter production, and low maintenance requirements are among the most notable of Mulga’s many alluring characteristics, making it an excellent choice for a variety of garden situations. Slowly reaching a height of just 20 feet, this Australia native fits comfortably into…
Height: 1 – 2 feet Width: 2 – 3 feet Bloom color: Pink, Purple or White Flowering season: Spring, Summer, Fall USDA minimum zone: 9 Cold hardiness: 28° F
In my garden, and many gardens across the Southwest, this herbaceous shrub is “Hummingbird Central” from spring until first frost. During this long, exuberant blooming season, Mexican Honeysuckle is constantly abuzz with visits from hummingbirds and even some intermittent butterflies! All of this activity is focused around the clusters of tubular, neon-orange flowers that stand…
On the Mexican petunia, lavender-blue flowers present themselves in mid-spring and continuously emerge until the cold weather arrives. Like its namesake, Mexican petunia blossoms are quite similar to the annual, petunia, but the two are unrelated. Though the foliage appears lustrous and delicate, this shrubby plant can thrive in a variety of conditions, including dry…
Height: 20 – 30 feet Width: 20 – 35 feet Bloom color: Pink Flowering season: Summer USDA minimum zone: 6 Cold hardiness: 0° F
Harvest time is January to February in Tucson. Height: 12 – 15 feet Width: 12 – 15 feet Bloom color: White Flowering season: Spring USDA minimum zone: 9 Cold hardiness: 26° F