Full Sun, Part Shade

Low Water

Mature Size: 2’X 5’
Blooming Season: Spring to autumn
Flower Color: Rose pink

As soon as the soil warms up in spring,  the strong new shoots of Giant Four O’clock emerge and, within a few weeks’ time, the first magenta blooms appear. Like clockwork, every afternoon a new flush of flowers open from May until October, making this a colorful companion for evergreens and small trees such as Vitex. After frost, the stems detach from the starchy roots making cleanup quick and easy.

Full Sun

Low Water

Mature Size: 6”X 18”
Blooming Season: Summer
Flower Color: Purple-Pink

Purple Iceplant is another fine South African introduction, valued for its shimmering fuchsia-purple daisies that keep coming all summer. A vigorous spreader, it forms a dense mat of succulent, linear green leaves in any well-drained soil. Stop watering in mid-fall to harden for winter. This plant has become a staple in xeric gardens. Right at home where planted to spread on top of gravel mulch; it helps to cool down these hot areas.

Full Sun, Part Shade

Medium Water

Mature Size: 12”X 24”
Blooming Season: Early Fall
Flower Color: Blue

An outstanding, long-lived groundcover that slowly weaves itself into the garden, creating large drifts of fall color. The deep blue flowers, which begin as the weather begins to cool and days grow shorter, are numerous and long lasting. As the plant’s flowering finishes, its leaves begin a month-long change to a vivid mahogany-red color. Plumbago is extremely adaptable, growing equally well in sun or shade, and thriving in a wide range of soil types.