by 505 Outside | Aug 2, 2018 | Flowering Plants
Full Sun
Low Water
Mature Size: 16”X 16”
Blooming Season: Early Spring-Summer
Flower Color: Yellow
Step out into your garden on a clear summer morning and delight to the scent of chocolate that perfumes the air. This native wildflower blooms profusely all season with cheery light yellow daisies; the sweetly fragrant blossoms really do smell just like chocolate! Easily grown in a variety of soil types, this drought-tolerant species readily reseeds itself, making it a desirable addition to any wildflower meadow or informal garden area. Surround Chocolate Flower with Callirhoe (Poppy Mallow) for a bright summer-long show of color.
by 505 Outside | Aug 2, 2018 | Flowering Plants
Sun or Shade
Low Water
Mature Size: 8”X 18”
The fine-textured swirling silver green foliage of Seafoam Artemisia suggests cool water running through a dry desert garden. Although it has no showy blossoms of its own, it mixes well with Salvias, Penstemons and other brightly colored flowers and with ornamental grasses such as Little Bluestem for a subtle blend of textures. Seafoam Artemisia holds up well in winter and needs less trimming than its sprawling cousin, Powis Castle Artemisia.
by 505 Outside | Aug 2, 2018 | Flowering Plants
Full Shade
Medium Water
Mature Size: 2’X 2’ Blooming Season: Spring Flower Color: Yellow
Golden Columbine is the most heat tolerant of any high mountain Columbines allowing it to bloom longer in the season. Even after the last flowers fade, its lacy blue-green leaves are pleasant company for summer flowers. In a shaded runoff basin, Golden Columbine will self-sow, making a casual ground-cover.
by 505 Outside | Aug 2, 2018 | Flowering Plants
Full Sun
Medium Water
Mature Size: 12”X 12”
Blooming Season: Late Spring
Flower Color: Pink
This plant is a rock garden favorite with its tidy mound of grassy foliage and profusion of rose-pink spherical flowers. Kept “deadheaded,” flowering will continue throughout much of the summer. Well drained sandy or loamy soil is best for Armeria maritima. It appreciates regular watering during the heat of summer, although drier conditions are fine for cooler times of the year. Armeria is perfect for interplanting with blue flowering Veronica and white Greek Yarrow, among others, for outstanding rock garden color combinations.
by 505 Outside | Aug 2, 2018 | Flowering Plants
Full Sun
Medium Water
Mature Size: 24”X 24”
Blooming Season: July-September
Flower Color: Orange
This Southwestern native originates from the mountainous regions of southern Arizona and northern Chihuahua, Mexico. It blooms from mid-summer through the fall with numerous spikes of gorgeous or- ange flowers. The thread-like, gray-green leaves give the entire plant a very soft, wispy look. The fragrance of this plant is also wonderful, so place it where you will brush against it when you walk by. Loves well-drained soil with plenty of summer heat. It’s also a must for hummingbird gardens!
