Common name:Black Dalea
Botanical name:Dalea frutescens
Small shrub grows at a moderately fast rate to 3' x 4'. Medium green lacey foliage, with rose-purple flower custers that appear fall to early winter. Nice for fall and winter color. Attracts quail and butterflies. Native to the Chihuahuan Desert.
Common name:Sprenger or Emerald Asparagus
Botanical name:Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri'
Rapidly growing ground cover reaches 2' x 3'. This plant is given a soft, mound-like appearance by the long, arching branches that are found covered with small, bright green leaves. Waxy white flowers are not showy. It is able to grow in either full sun or partial shade. Does well in containers. Native to South Africa.