Brittlebush description and care
The brittlebush shrub (Encelia farinosa) grows naturally in the Sonoran and Mojave Deserts of the southwestern United States. It is […]
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Bushes
Desert lavender description
The desert lavender (Hyptis emoryi) is an attractive accent shrub for any arid landscape. This plant has a delicate, but
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All about Texas Purple Sage
Years ago, when I bought a house in Las Cruces, New Mexico, I was lucky to have a few Texas
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Desert Senna shrub description
I first grew a Desert Senna (Senna nemophila) shrub when I had lived in southern New Mexico. There, it survived
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Baja Fairy Duster plant care
The Baja fairy duster (Calliandra californica) is a drought-tolerant plant that adds a desert-like ambience to any arid landscape. It’s
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Creosote bush description
When I lived in New Mexico, my house was surrounded by naturally growing creosote bushes. Today, I live near Phoenix,
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Orange Jubilee pros and cons
This fall, my Orange Jubilee (Tecoma x ‘Orange Jubilee’) is blooming like crazy. Its trumpet-shaped orange flowers create a wall
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Woolly Butterfly Bush care
The woolly butterfly bush (Buddleia marrubifolia) is native to the Chihuahuan Desert, which includes the southern Texas and northern Mexico
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White Cloud Texas Sage care guidelines
The White Cloud (Leucophyllum frutescens) Texas Sage is a unique-looking sage variety for drought-tolerant landscapes. While all of the purple-flowering
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