Tabernaemontana ‘Flore Pleno’
Tabernaemontana divaricata ‘Flore Pleno’, commonly called double crape jasmine, is a tropical shrub with glossy leaves and fragrant, double white flowers. In Phoenix, it requires a sheltered, irrigated location and winter frost protection. Special Features Fragrant flowers, glossy tropical foliage, and a long blooming season. Not drought tolerant; milky sap can irritate skin, and plant […]
Vinca Major Periwinkle
Bigleaf periwinkle is a spreading perennial groundcover with glossy leaves and violet-blue flowers. Unlike annual vinca, it needs shade and supplemental irrigation in Phoenix. Special Features Shade-tolerant groundcover with attractive foliage; trailing stems root at nodes and provide dense coverage. Problems & Solutions Aggressive spreader and invasive in some regions; contain and keep away from […]
Periwinkle Vine
A vigorous, trailing groundcover with glossy, oval leaves and violet-blue flowers. Unlike annual vinca, it needs shade and regular irrigation in Phoenix. Special Features Shade-tolerant groundcover; trailing stems root at nodes. Established plants tolerate brief dry periods, but this is not a low-water desert groundcover. Problems & Solutions Aggressive spread and invasive behavior in some […]
Kaffir Lily (Yellow)
An uncommon yellow-flowered clivia with arching, strap-shaped leaves and rounded clusters of soft yellow flowers; best grown in a protected, shaded container in Phoenix. Special Features Unusual yellow blooms, attractive foliage year-round, and good container performance; tolerates dry shade once established in suitable climates, but not exposed Phoenix desert conditions. Problems & Solutions Direct sun […]