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Xeriscape Gardens

Phlomis fruticosa with bright yellow blooms

Phlomis Fruticosa Care: Growing Jerusalem Sage

Last updated January 23, 2020

Phlomis fruticosa, or Jerusalem Sage, is an edible, drought-tolerant landscaping option for your garden. Learn to grow it here.

The color yellow makes a prominent appearance on these flowers

Coreopsis Tripteris Care: Growing Tall Tickseed

Last updated January 23, 2020

Coreopsis tripteris, or tall tickseed, is a flowering perennial herb that will beautiful your low-maintenance garden.

Close up of Dasylirion wheeleri leaves

Dasylirion Wheeleri Care: Growing Common Sotol

Last updated January 23, 2020

Dasylirion wheeleri or common sotol is a menacing but gorgeous addition to a drought tolerant gardenscape. Learn to care for it here.

Close up of the seed heads of this gorgeous purple grass

Eragrostis Spectabilis Care: Growing Purple Love Grass

Last updated January 23, 2020

Eragrostis spectabilis, or purple love grass, is an excellent native perennial grass that will accent your ornamental garden perfectly.

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium flowers

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium Care: Narrowleaf Mountain Mint

Last updated December 13, 2019

Pycnanthemum tenuifolium or narrow leaf mountain mint is an aromatic, low water ornamental perfect for your garden

Romneya coulteri

Romneya Coulteri: A Giant California Tree Poppy

Last updated December 13, 2019

Romneya coulteri, also called matilija poppy, is a gigantic California native and great for large-area xeriscaping. We’ll share all our tips!

Yucca rostrata grows huge

Yucca Rostrata Care: Growing Blue Beaked Yucca Plant

Last updated December 13, 2019

Yucca rostrata, also known as Beaked Yucca, is a striking, sizeable landscaption option for drought-tolerant gardens.

Sedum kamtschaticum succulent spreading out

Sedum Kamtschaticum Care: Growing Russian Stonecrop

Last updated December 13, 2019

Sedum kamtschaticum, also known as Russian stonecrop or Angelina stonecrop is a fantastic succulent plant for xeriscape gardens.

Salvia guaranitica flower head

Salvia Guaranitica ‘Black and Blue’ Care Guide

Last updated December 13, 2019

Salvia guaranitica, also known as Black & Blue salvia or blue anise sage is a drought-tolerant plant for the birds in your garden.

A carpet of Oenothera fruticosa evening primrose in the garden.

Oenothera Fruticosa (Narrowleaf Evening Primrose) Care Guide

Last updated December 11, 2019

Oenothera fruticosa or narrowleaf evening primrose is a drought-tolerant plant great for border edging or xeriscape gardens.

Close-up of Euphorbia myrsinites

Euphorbia Myrsinites (Myrtle Spurge) Care Guide

Last updated December 11, 2019

Euphorbia myrsinites or myrtle spurge is a ‘noxious weed’ that happens to also be a beautiful ornamental plant for drought regions.

Yellow button-like flowers are a staple of Santolina chamaecyparissus

Santolina Chamaecyparissus (Lavender Cotton) Care Guide

Last updated December 11, 2019

Santolina chamaecyparissus, also known as lavender cotton or gray santolina, is a beautiful evergreen shrub with silvery gray and green foliage.

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