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Arroyo Lupine
Creosote Bush
Arroyo Lupine

Common name:Arroyo Lupine
Botanical name:Lupinus succulentus

Succulent annual that grows quickly to 3' x 3'. Leaves are medium green and palmately compound. Violet-blue flowers appear on spikes in the spring. Sow seeds in fall for spring color.

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.

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Photographer: GardenSoft

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.