Rio Bravo Sage
Rio Bravo sage (Leucophyllum langmaniae) is a dense, rounded desert shrub with green foliage and abundant lavender-purple flowers, well suited to Phoenix landscapes. Special Features Excellent heat and drought tolerance; attracts bees and other pollinators; tolerates reflected heat and alkaline soil. Problems & Solutions Poor drainage and frequent watering can cause root rot; allow soil […]
Rosmarinus Off Tuscan Blue
Tuscan Blue rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus ‘Tuscan Blue’, formerly Rosmarinus officinalis) is an upright Mediterranean shrub with aromatic, needlelike foliage and rich blue flowers. Special Features Edible, strongly aromatic foliage; heat and drought tolerant once established; attracts bees and other pollinators. Problems & Solutions Root rot in wet soil: improve drainage and reduce watering. Spider mites […]
Rosemary ‘Tuscan Blue’
An upright Mediterranean herb with aromatic, needlelike leaves and showy blue flowers. ‘Tuscan Blue’ is valued for culinary use, evergreen structure, and tolerance of Phoenix heat when properly established. Special Features Fragrant, edible foliage; heat and drought tolerant once established; attracts bees and other pollinators. Problems & Solutions Root and crown rot in wet soil: […]
Sago Palm XL
An ancient, palm-like cycad with stiff, arching fronds and a stout trunk. XL indicates nursery size, not a distinct variety. Special Features Bold architectural foliage; drought tolerant once established; suitable for containers. All parts are highly poisonous to people and pets, especially the seeds. Problems & Solutions Afternoon sun and reflected heat can scorch fronds; […]
Sago Palm – #25 or 24box
A slow-growing, palm-like cycad with stiff, glossy fronds forming a symmetrical crown above a stout trunk. Despite its common name, it is not a true palm. Special Features Architectural form, glossy foliage, and excellent container potential. All parts are highly toxic if ingested, especially the seeds; keep away from pets and children. Problems & Solutions […]
Sago Palm – LG
An ancient, palm-like cycad with stiff, glossy, feather-shaped fronds forming a symmetrical crown above a stout trunk; not a true palm. Special Features Architectural form, symmetrical foliage, and excellent container potential. All parts are highly toxic if ingested, especially the seeds; keep away from pets and children. Problems & Solutions Afternoon sun can scorch fronds; […]
Silver Peso Texas Mountain Laurel
Evergreen desert small tree or large shrub (Texas mountain laurel) prized for silvery, felted new foliage and pendant, grape-like clusters of intensely fragrant violet-purple flowers in late winter. Well adapted to the low desert, tolerating heat, drought, and alkaline soils once established. Special Features Silvery felted new foliage; intensely grape-scented violet-purple flowers; evergreen; well-adapted low-desert […]
Silvery Cassia
An Australian desert shrub with fine, silvery-gray foliage and abundant golden-yellow flowers, well suited to Phoenix landscapes. Special Features Heat and drought tolerant; fine-textured silver foliage; showy cool-season flowers attract bees. Problems & Solutions Overwatering and poor drainage can cause root rot; let soil dry between waterings. Heavy shearing reduces flowers and spoils its natural […]
Star Jasmine Bush
A fragrant evergreen vine commonly trained and pruned into a bush, with glossy leaves and clusters of white, star-shaped flowers; not a true jasmine. Special Features Strong floral fragrance, glossy year-round foliage, and suitability for training as a shrub, vine, espalier, or groundcover. Problems & Solutions Leaf scorch in harsh sun or reflected heat: provide […]
Tabernaemontana ‘Double Crepe’
Tabernaemontana divaricata ‘Double Crepe’ is a tropical shrub with glossy foliage and double, ruffled white flowers resembling miniature gardenias. In Phoenix, it requires protection from intense sun and winter freezes. Special Features Lush tropical foliage, elegant double flowers, and light fragrance; suitable for sheltered patios. Not drought tolerant. Problems & Solutions Marginal outdoors in Zone […]