Common name:Red Eremophila
Botanical name:Eremophila maculata v. brevifolia
Evergreen shrub grows at a moderate rate to 4' x 5'. Profuse bloom period of pink to red flowers in winter. Foliage develops a reddish tinge in winter. Prune only after bloom period. Flowers are produced on the tips of branches. Extra pruning will decrease blooms. Spiky natural form. Best in full sun.
Common name:Sageleaf Rockrose
Botanical name:Cistus salviifolius
This low-spreading shrub reaches a size of 2' tall by 6'-8' wide. It bears white flowers that are 1" wide with yellow centers. This variety makes a good groundcover. The plant requires average to good drainage, and little or no summer watering when established. It should be grown in sun or part shade. -Monterey Bay Nursery
Common name:Arizona Flattop Buckwheat
Botanical name:Eriogonum fasciculatum polifolium
Flattop buckwheat is a clumping, grass-like plant that grows to 3' tall by 4' wide. White to pink flowers appear in dense, flattened clusters throughout the summer. Plants are tolerant of drought and heat. It is adaptable to most soil conditions but prefers a coarse, well drained site in full sun. It has a naturally low, rounded form. Leaves are dark and gray green with white woolly undersides. This is a highly combustible plant.
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