Common name:Golden Barrel Cactus Botanical name:Echinocactus grusonii
Globe shaped cactus grows slowly to 1-1/2' x 2'. Golden spines line medium green ribs. Yellow flowers appear in spring. Full sun but prefers some shade in low desert. Striking accent. Looks attractive in groupings. Native to southern Mexico.
Common name:Angelita Daisy Botanical name:Tetraneuris acaulis
A small, dense perennial growing quickly to 1' x 1' round clumps. Golden yellow 1" daisylike flowers appear year-round, heaviest in spring. Prefers full sun, but accepts partial shade. Colorful and persistent. Great for small spaces. Native to the southwestern U.S.
Common name:Oleander Petite Salmon Botanical name:Nerium oleander 'Petite Salmon'
Nerium oleander 'Petite Salmon' is an evergreen shrub that grows at a moderate to fast rate to 3'-6' tall. Leaves are narrow, dark green, leathery, and glossy. Salmon colored flowers are in clusters on branch ends; blooms from late spring through fall. This shrub is attractive in all seasons.
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Water Saving Tip:
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.
