ROSMAR OFF HUNTINGTON CARPET
A low-growing rosemary cultivar, Salvia rosmarinus ‘Huntington Carpet’ (formerly Rosmarinus officinalis), with aromatic, needlelike foliage and trailing stems that form a dense evergreen groundcover. Special Features Fragrant, edible foliage; drought tolerant once established; attracts bees and other pollinators. Problems & Solutions Root rot in wet soil (improve drainage and reduce irrigation); spider mites in hot, […]
White Trailing Lantana
A low-growing, spreading lantana with clusters of white flowers and textured green foliage. Lantana sellowiana is a synonym of Lantana montevidensis; white-flowered selections are commonly sold as white trailing lantana. Special Features Heat tolerant and drought tolerant once established; attracts butterflies and other pollinators; useful for erosion control. Problems & Solutions Poor drainage can cause […]
Yellow Emu Trailing
Australian native with tubular yellow flowers and excellent desert adaptability. Naming note: trailing yellow emu bush usually refers to an Eremophila glabra cultivar; Eremophila maculata is typically a rounded shrub. Confirm the nursery label. Special Features Heat and drought tolerant once established; attracts hummingbirds and other pollinators; generally low maintenance. Problems & Solutions Root rot […]
Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper
A low-growing, spreading dwarf juniper with dense, prickly, blue-green foliage and layered branches. Best suited to protected sites in Phoenix rather than intensely hot, exposed locations. Special Features Dense, ground-hugging foliage; drought tolerant once established; useful for erosion control and bonsai. Problems & Solutions Phoenix heat and reflected sun can scorch foliage; provide afternoon shade. […]
Trailing Indigo Bush
A low-growing desert groundcover with trailing stems, fine-textured silvery foliage, and small purple flowers; well suited to Phoenix heat. Special Features Heat and drought tolerant; attracts bees and other pollinators; trailing stems can root where they touch soil, helping stabilize slopes. Problems & Solutions Overwatering or poor drainage can cause root rot; allow soil to […]