Lantana Pink
A heat-tolerant flowering shrub with textured green foliage and rounded clusters of pink flowers, often accented with yellow or cream centers. Special Features Heat and drought tolerant once established; attracts butterflies and other pollinators; long flowering season. Problems & Solutions Poor drainage causes root rot; avoid overwatering. Lace bugs, whiteflies, and spider mites may damage […]
Natchez Crape Myrtle
A showy crape myrtle with abundant white summer flowers and exfoliating bark that reveals cinnamon-brown trunks. ‘Natchez’ is a Lagerstroemia indica × L. fauriei hybrid. Special Features Long flowering season, attractive cinnamon-colored exfoliating bark, good powdery mildew resistance, and orange-red fall color where conditions permit. Problems & Solutions Heat and drought stress can cause leaf […]
Pampas Grass
Large ornamental grass with dense clumps of arching, sharply edged leaves and tall, feathery plumes. Tolerates Phoenix heat but needs space and supplemental irrigation. Special Features Showy plumes; bold texture; heat, wind, and moderate drought tolerance once established; useful for dried arrangements. Problems & Solutions Sharp leaves can cut skin; wear gloves, long sleeves, and […]
Ruellia Britt White
White-flowering Mexican petunia, commonly sold as Ruellia brittoniana ‘White’ and botanically classified under Ruellia simplex. An upright perennial with narrow leaves and abundant trumpet-shaped flowers. Special Features Heat tolerant; attracts bees and butterflies; long flowering season; tolerates occasional wet soil and some drought once established. Problems & Solutions Can spread aggressively by rhizomes and, in […]