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Medicinal Aloe
Canyon Penstemon
Medicinal Aloe

Common name:Medicinal Aloe
Botanical name:Aloe vera

This clumping succulent will grow quickly to 2' x 5'. lt has gray-green fleshy leaves with soft tips. Yellow flowers appear on stalks in spring and attract hummingbirds. It is a prolific and tough aloe. Accepts full sun or partial shade.

Canyon Penstemon

Common name:Canyon Penstemon
Botanical name:Penstemon pseudospectabilis

This perennial grows at a moderate rate to 1-1/2' x 2'. Medium green arrow shaped leaves form a rosette at the base of the plant. Rose- purple flowers appear on tall spikes in the spring. Reseeds easily. Accepts full sun or partial shade. Plant in the fall for spring flowers. Attracts hummingbirds. Native to the southwest U.S.

Designer: Carol Stuttard, Homeowner

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