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Columbine or Aquilegia Chrysantha
Native to the canyons of New Mexico, Colorado, Texas and Arizona.
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Marigold or Baileya Multiradiata
Showy, bright yellow, 2" daisies borne on long stalks well above
white, woolly leaves. A 1-1/2 ft. biennial. Blooms profusely all summer
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White
Evening Primrose or Oenothera Caespitosa
Large,wonderful, 3-4", fragrant, white flowers open in the evening
and close in the mid-day heat. This low-growing perennial (to 8"
high & 1-2 ft. wide) has grey-green, fuzzy leaves. Blooms early
summer. Good drainage is a
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Bush
Penstemon or Penstemon Ambiguus
Perfectly symmetrical 2 ft. bush, covered with flowers in spring.
Phlox-like flowers are white to pink. Needs sandy, well-drained soil.
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Parry's
Penstemon or Penstemon Parryi
Many 2 ft. stalks of pink flowers burst into bloom above basal rosettes.
This charming penstemon is part of the early spring wildflower display
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Prairie
Zinnia or
Zinnia Grandiflora
A spectacular bedding and border perennial. This plant forms a
ground-hugging cushion less than 6" tall & completely covered
with yellow flowers summer to fall. Vanishes in winter, but don't worry,
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Fairy
Duster or Calliandra Eriophylla
Hardy reflective heat, sun or part shade average watering, drought
resistant slow growing 2 - 3 feet high and 4 feet wide with flowers that
vary from light pink to deep rose. Should be planted in coarse, well
drained soil. Low maintenance native to Arizona, does well in cooler
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Mealy
Cup Sage or Salvia Farinaceae
This tender perennial grows in average to dry soil. Foliage will mildew
from overhead watering. Victoria is 18" high (dark blue),
White/Porcelain, flowers from spring to fall.
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Trailing
Lantana or Lantana Montevidensis
A half hardy perennial that tolerates reflective heat, sun, and part
shade. It will take average-to-dry soil and is fast growing. Dark green,
coarsely toothed, pungent, prickly, 1" long deeply veined foliage,
8-12" by 4-6'. informal, poor appearance in winter.
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Chocolate
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Texas
Tuberose |
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Englemannia
Daisy |
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Gazania |
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Zexemenia |
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Yellow/Orange
Balls |
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Damianita |
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Snakeweed |
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Buckwheat |
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Pitcher
Sage |
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Catnip |
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Yarrow |
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Jupiter's
Beard |
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Fringed
Sage |
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Wormwood |
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Snow
in Summer |
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Dianthus |
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Candytuft |
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Wallflower |
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Gaura |
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Pink
Yarrow |
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Desert
Zinnia |
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Rosemary
Creeping |
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Maltese
Cross |
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Germander |
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Moonflower
Vine |
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Cypress
Vine |
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Hearts
& Flowers |
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Hens
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Sedums |
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Purple
Robe |
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Tiny
Rubies Dianthus |
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Scented
Geraniums |
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