Convent Sage
Convent sage (Leucophyllum frutescens ‘Convent’) is a heat-loving desert shrub with gray-green foliage and showy purple flowers, well suited to Phoenix landscapes. Special Features Excellent heat and drought tolerance; low maintenance; attracts bees and other pollinators; tolerates reflected heat. Problems & Solutions Root rot in wet soil: improve drainage and reduce watering. Sparse growth in […]
Little Lynns Legacy Sage Civano
A compact Texas sage selection with dense, soft gray-green foliage and abundant lavender flowers, well suited to Phoenix’s hot, dry climate. Special Features Compact size; excellent heat and drought tolerance; flowers attract bees and other pollinators; generally low maintenance. Problems & Solutions Overwatering and poor drainage can cause root rot; allow soil to dry between […]
Flame Acanthus (Hummingbird Bush)
Deciduous native shrub prized for brilliant orange-red tubular flowers through the summer heat. Extremely heat and drought tolerant once established and a magnet for hummingbirds. Special Features Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies; excellent heat and drought tolerance; native to the Chihuahuan Desert; tolerates reflected heat Problems & Solutions Stems die back in hard freezes (cut back […]
Mexican Sunflower
Mexican sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia) is a heat-loving annual with bold, fuzzy foliage and brilliant, daisy-like flowers that attract pollinators. Special Features Attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds; heat tolerant, fast growing, and easy to grow from seed. Problems & Solutions Poor drainage causes root rot; improve drainage and avoid overwatering. Rich soil or excess fertilizer produces […]
Chihuahuan Sage
A drought-tolerant Chihuahuan Desert shrub with small, narrow green leaves, an airy branching structure, and flushes of lavender flowers after summer rains. Special Features Excellent heat and drought tolerance; attracts bees and other pollinators; generally unpalatable to deer. Problems & Solutions Root rot in wet soil: improve drainage and avoid frequent irrigation. Sparse growth in […]
Lynn’s Legacy Sage
Lynn’s Legacy sage (Leucophyllum langmaniae ‘Lynn’s Legacy’) is a dense, rounded Texas sage cultivar with soft green foliage and abundant lavender flowers, well suited to Phoenix desert landscapes. Special Features Heat and drought tolerant once established; prolific flowering; attracts bees and other pollinators; generally resistant to deer browsing. Problems & Solutions Root rot in wet […]