Plant of the Month – November
El Toro Muhly GrassMuhlenbergia emersleyi ‘El Toro’ Plant Form: Ornamental Grass Water Use: Low Mature Size: 1-3 ft. tall and wide Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Time: Summer (July – Aug), Fall (Sept – Nov Native to: Arizona, New Mexico, Texas Hardiness: Cold hardy to -10°F El Toro Muhly Grass offers up masses of airy, rosy-purple flower spikes in summer to mid-fall, which dry to a tan color in winter. Plant on the east or west side of your yard to collaborate […]
Plant of the Month – August
Chaste Tree Vitex agnus-castus Plant Form: Deciduous shrub Water Use: Low Mature Size: 15-25 ft. tall & wide Exposure: Full Sun Bloom Time: Summer (June – August) Native to: S. Europe, W. Asia Hardiness: Cold hardy to 10°F Chaste Tree is a beautiful large shrub or small tree with a profusion of fragrant lavender flowers in summer that attract butterflies, bees, and birds. Deep green leaves are divided into 5-7 lace-like leaflets, and the foliage is aromatic. Medieval legends tell […]
