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Bush Morning Glory, Silverbush
Feather Bush
Turpentine Bush
Bush Morning Glory, Silverbush

Common name:Bush Morning Glory, Silverbush
Botanical name:Convolvulus cneorum

This evergeen mounding groundcover quickly grows to 2' x 3'. The leaves are slivery gray. Showy white flowers appaer in spring. Accepts reflected sun. Low maintainance. Attracts pollinators. Is native to southern Europe.

Feather Bush

Common name:Feather Bush
Botanical name:Lysiloma microphylla

Semievergreen tree grows at a moderate to 15' x 15'. Leaves are tiny and medium green. The flowers are 1/2 to 1 in. wide, cream colored puffballs. It has a lush appearance and can be grown as a shrub or small tree. Native to Arizona and Sonora.

Turpentine Bush

Common name:Turpentine Bush
Botanical name:Ericameria laricifolia

Low mounding evergreen shrub grows to 2' x 3'. Tiny dark green, needle like leaves have aroma of turpentine. Yellow clusters of flowers appear late summer to fall. Seeds attract birds. Native to southwest U.S. and Mexcio.

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Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.