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Creosote Bush
Trailing Rosemary
Creosote Bush

Common name:Creosote Bush
Botanical name:Larrea tridentata

Open, angular evergreen shrub grows to 6'x 6'. Dark green, foliage is fragrant after a rain. One of the most abundant plants in the southwest desert. Extremely drought tolerant. Good informal screen. Native to North American deserts.

Trailing Rosemary

Common name:Trailing Rosemary
Botanical name:Rosmarinus officinalis 'Prostratus'

This horticultral selection grows at a moderate rate to 2' x 4'. Flowers are blue in color, and appear winter to spring. The the leaves dark green, and highly aromatic. This plant makes a good ground cover, and its leaves can be used as seasoning in cooking.

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Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.