Maximilian Sunflower, Helianthus maximilianii

Maximilian Sunflower, Helianthus maximilianii

Full Sun Medium Water Mature Size: Up to 120”X 120” Blooming Season: September-October Flower Color: Yellow Maximilian Sunflower produces one of the most spectacular late-season bursts of color. The tall flowering spikes, up to 20 or 30 in a mature clump, are covered...
Gaura, Gaura lindheimeri

Gaura, Gaura lindheimeri

Full Sun Medium Water Mature Size: 48”X 48” Blooming Season: June-September Flower Color: White or Pink A native to the Southwest, Gaura gives the garden a wonderful  informality with its long, wispy stems of spider-like flowers. It responds with a profusion of...
Indian Blanketflower, Gaillardia grandiflora

Indian Blanketflower, Gaillardia grandiflora

Full Sun Medium Water Mature Size: 24”X 24” Blooming Season: Summer Flower Color: Yellow/Orange/Red Blanketflower is one of the most dependable perennial bloomers. It’s easy to grow and tough enough to handle hot micro-climates. The flowers sport red centers; the...
Wild Buckwheat, Eriogonum species

Wild Buckwheat, Eriogonum species

Full Sun Rainwater Only Mature Size: 1’X 18” Blooming Season: Spring into summer Flower Color: White, pale pink or yellow No matter where you live in the arid Southwest, there is probably a Wild Buckwheat native nearby. All have nectar-rich flowers that attract...
Garden Pinks, Dianthus gratianopolitanus

Garden Pinks, Dianthus gratianopolitanus

Full Sun, Part Shade Medium Water Mature Size: 1’X 2’ Blooming Season: Late spring Flower Color: Light pink to bright rose pink Garden Pinks have single flowers on short slender stems with a light clove scent. They form dense cushions of pale blue-gray leaves that...
Threadleaf Coreopsis, Coreopsis verticillata

Threadleaf Coreopsis, Coreopsis verticillata

Full Sun Medium Water Mature Size: 24”X 24” Blooming Season: Summer Flower Color: Yellow Coreopsis is a carefree perennial with fine, thread-like foliage and pale, 2-inch wide yellow flowers that cover the plant all summer. Performs best in compost-enriched soil. Add...