Groundcover Junipers are low growing, spreading shrubs that can be found growing on almost every continent of the planet. These cold hardy, drought tolerant evergreens make exemplary garden foundations with their solid, dependable color that creates a feeling of coolness and stability in any setting. Blue Chip is one of the many cultivars of these…
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These compact evergreen shrubs are often confused with the more commonly encountered Texas rangers because of their silvery foliage and showy purple flowers. However, in comparison to Texas rangers, the flowers of blue emu bush are less reliant on monsoon moisture; blooming in late winter and early spring rather than late summer. They’re also much…
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When looking to add interesting evergreen texture to a landscape, the Asparagus Fern stands out as an excellent drought tolerant groundcover or foundation plant, and a fine addition to borders and perennial beds. Its bright green color and fern-like texture help to soften harsh, rocky areas of the garden and contrast beautifully with darker evergreens.…
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Plant one of these low-maintenance beauties and forget about messy hummingbird feeders and sugar water! The red, feather-like plumes of the Baja Fairy Duster will have hummers visiting your garden from early spring through fall while furnishing your garden with color nearly year-round. Exceptional heat and drought tolerance, ferny semi-evergreen foliage and the open, rounded…
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This small, but tough little shrub is the perfect addition to the classic native Sonoran Desert landscape. It will survive with little irrigation, but will blossom profusely throughout the warm months with more moisture. The purple flowers, reminiscent of the petunia, attract hummingbirds and occasional butterflies. A perfect spot for the Baja Ruellia is one…
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There are many good reasons why it is becoming increasingly difficult to encounter a landscape in Tucson that doesn’t include at least one of these lush, tropical shrubs. Mainly popular for its display of intense, deep magenta color from spring through fall, Bougainvillea makes a terrific backdrop when trellised against a wall or fence, performs…
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Tecoma has long been a hot garden favorite for its blooming habits, high heat tolerance, fast growth rate, and versatility in the landscape. Developed in Phoenix by an esteemed horticulturalist and ASU professor, ‘Bells of Fire’ has fiery red blooms in the cooler spring and fall seasons, with red-orange blooms throughout the hottest summer months.…
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This medium, rounded shrub is one of the many reasons we’re lucky to be gardening in the Southwest! Virtually unknown outside of its native habitat, this tough, versatile shrub is right at home in almost any setting, easily blending into courtyards, patio areas, informal hedges, landscape foundations and rock or cactus gardens. Black Dalea’s delicate,…
DetailsHeight: 6 – 8 feet Width: 4 – 6 feet Bloom color: Dark Purple Flowering season: Summer, Fall USDA minimum zone: 5 Cold hardiness: -5° F
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