Common name:Purple Delight Lilac Hibiscus
Botanical name:Alyogyne huegelli 'Purple Delight'
This beautiful evergreen shrub is great for borders, entryways, or hedges in warmer climates. It will grow 6' tall by 4' wide and can be used as a summer annual.
Common name:Hybrid Tea Rose (selections)
Botanical name:Rosa Hybrid Tea varieties
These shrubs and vines are the most loved in the Western USA and are very resilient. They come in a wide variety of sizes and colors and are easy to maintain with proper care. They can be used in a water-conserving garden with careful attention to irrigation practices.
Common name:Royal Trumpet Vine, River's Trumpet
Botanical name:Distictis 'Rivers'
The Royal Trumpet Vine is a very vigorous vine with rosy lavender flowers. These blooms have yellow throats and fade to pink as they age. Its foliage is lighter green and glossier than the Blood Red Trumpet Vine, its closest relative.
| Designer: | Trellis Draped with Vines |
Photographer: GardenSoft |
Soils and Compost:
Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.
Integrated Pest Management:
Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.