Plumbago, also known as Leadwort, is a taller groundcover that has medium-green foliage with small blue flowers that open in late August. The plant blooms continuously through late fall, lasting through light frosts. Frost stops the bloom but tints the foliage … Continue reading
Coneflower

Coneflower is a hardy perennial that tolerates heat as long as it is getting adequate water. These showy blooms resemble daisies with pink petals and large, fuzzy, brown centers. Flowers usually come in white, pink, and lavender. but new varieties include … Continue reading →
Salvia

Salvia blooms between June and September in brilliant shades of purple, blue and white. Its tall flower spikes and grayish-green foliage make this perennial a great choice for the garden. Scientific Name: Salvia spp. Exposure: Full Sun Height: 8-30″ Spread: 12-36″ … Continue reading →
Bellflower

The Bellflower gets its name from showy clumps of bell- and star-shaped blooms. Flowers can be blue, purple, or white with blooms lasting from June through September. Scientific Name: Campanula spp. Height: 6-24″ Spread: 8-24″ Water Usage: Medium
Phlox

Creeping Phlox is an excellent xeriscape groundcover with small, pointy, evergreen leaves. It spreads along the ground and has masses of small flowers that bloom April through June. Flower colors can range from blue, to pink, to white, and to red. … Continue reading →
Penstemon

Penstemon’s bright trumpet-like blooms attract hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden. These hardy perennials tolerate drought and thrive in well-drained soils. Penstemons flower in late spring through early summer and come in every size and color. There are many great … Continue reading →
Black Eyed Susan

This attractive perennial has golden yellow petals with a fuzzy black center. Tolerates most soil conditions except for wet, poorly drained soils. Scientific Name: Rudbeckia fulgida cvs. Blooms in late summer Attracts Butterflies Height: 18-30″ Spread: 18-24″ Water Usage: Low to … Continue reading →
Catmint

Catmint is an extremely hardy, fragrant, and colorful flower. When cut back after blooming Catmint will flower over and over until winter. Self seeds and can spread throughout the garden. Scientific Name: Nepeta spp. Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade Attracts Birds … Continue reading →
Iris

These elegant flowers provide a colorful focal point in the garden when in bloom. They are available in all colors and make great bouquets. The spiked foliage adds a nice contrast to the garden even when not in bloom. Scientific … Continue reading →
Veronica

Veronica or Spiked Speedwell, adds a spiky contrast to the garden. Its blue, lavender, or white flowers bloom May through August and can be fairly tall. Scientific Name: Veronica spicata Exposure: Full to Part Sun Veronica’s showy flowers attract butterflies Other … Continue reading →