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Dymondia, Rock Ditty
Desert Willow, Desert Catalpa
Homestead Purple Verbena
Dymondia, Rock Ditty

Common name:Dymondia, Rock Ditty
Botanical name:Dymondia margaretae

This foliage is gray/green/silvery; it is a very dense, mat forming groundcover. It tolerates drought, cold, salt spray and poor soils. It's deep rooted and produces small, inconspicuous yellow flowers. Rock Ditty is great for use in between stepping stones or pavers.

Desert Willow, Desert Catalpa

Common name:Desert Willow, Desert Catalpa
Botanical name:Chilopsis linearis

This Desert Willow is open and airy as a small tree, and with age, develops a shaggy bark and twisting trunks. The flowers of the tree appear in spring and through the fall while the leaves will drop early. Pruning this 25' tall tree can make it very attractive; in winter, however, it is not attractive but supplemental watering helps its appearance. It needs good drainage and cannot tolerate overwatering. It is a moderately fast grower; seed pods are always present. Flowers apear on new wood.

Homestead Purple Verbena

Common name:Homestead Purple Verbena
Botanical name:Verbena peruviana 'Homestead Purple'

This perennial will reach about 3' tall and has small green leaves with purple flowers that bloom all year.

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Soils and Compost:

Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.

Integrated Pest Management:

Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.