Purple fountain grass is an eye-catching specimen plant with its green leaf blades tinged with maroon. It has a graceful growth habit that looks elegant in both containers and in the ground. Pinkish purple flower plumes float freely above foliage. This particular variety is sterile, which means that it is not invasive like other members…
Purple heart is a succulent-like groundcover with rich royal purple foliage. Large, purple leaves turn to a dusty purple as they age. Sweet, three-petaled flowers appear amongst the leaves in summertime in various shades of pink and purple. Purple heart lends a tropical look, but it is impressively drought tolerant and can sustain dry periods…
Moss verbena is native to South America, which means it’s no stranger to sun, heat or drought. This hardy groundcover makes itself equally at home on slopes and banks, in rock gardens, and in planters and hanging baskets all over Tucson. The tiny colorful blooms are borne in large round clusters on the ends of…
Height: 6 – 8 inches Width: 1 – 3 feet Bloom color: Rose Pink Flowering season: Spring, Summer, Fall USDA minimum zone: 7 Cold hardiness: 0° F
Height: 10 – 12 inches Width: 18 – 24 inches Bloom color: Pink Flowering season: Spring, Summer USDA minimum zone: 8 Cold hardiness: 20° F
Height: 2 – 4 feet Width: 4 – 6 feet Bloom color: Yellow Flowering season: Summer, Fall USDA minimum zone: 7 Cold hardiness: 10° F
Height: 1 – 2 feet Width: 2 – 3 feet Bloom color: Purple Flowering season: Summer, Fall USDA minimum zone: 8 Cold hardiness: 15° F
Height: 1 – 2 feet Width: 1 foot Bloom color: Pink Flowering season: Summer USDA minimum zone: 9 Cold hardiness: 20° F
Pineleaf Milkweed stands out from its relatives with its unique foliage, similar to a pine tree. Bright-white flower clusters emerge in springtime and stick around through fall. The leaves and flowers are an important food source for the Queen and Monarch butterfly larvae, whereas the nectar is a favorite of the adults. Though the Pineleaf…