Carolina jessamine, Glesemium sempervirens

Carolina jessamine, Glesemium sempervirens

Type: Vines Exposure: Sun/Shade Water Use: Medium Mature Size: Climbing x 10’ wide This vine, also known as Carolina jasmine and the state flower of South Carolina, has shiny green leaves growing on reddish brown climbing stems. In early spring, it puts out fragrant...
Giant hesperaloe, Hesperaloe funifera

Giant hesperaloe, Hesperaloe funifera

Type: Desert Accent Exposure: Sun Water Use: Low Mature Size: 5’ H x 4’ W This upright desert accent has tall narrow and swordlike lime green leaves. It is a summer bloomer, putting up a 12- 14-foot-tall flower spike of creamy white flowers. This hesperaloe loves full...
Recipe for a High Desert Meadow

Recipe for a High Desert Meadow

Being someone so immersed in planting design in my daily life and someone who is so plainly in love with plants, both wild and cultivated, it can be difficult to narrow my focus and play favorites. I owe this relationship with plants unequivocally to my grandmother...
Efficient Irrigation Rebate Highlights

Efficient Irrigation Rebate Highlights

The Water Authority offers several rebates for irrigation efficiency equipment that might help you reduce water use your yard. You also can contact a Water Authority irrigation specialist at AskAnExpert@abcwua.org for a consultation or efficient irrigation...
Catmint, Nepeta x faaseni

Catmint, Nepeta x faaseni

Type: Shrub, Flowering Plant Exposure: Sun/Shade Water Use: Low Mature Size: 8” H x 2’ W, varies depending on species Catmint has become a cornerstone of many xeriscapes because of its hardiness and long bloom period. The first flush of blue flowers comes in late...