Mistletoe is a flowering evergreen that grows as a parasite on a number of landscape plants in the Southwest desert. It has thick, green leaves that are oval in shape, and it grows up to two or more feet in diameter, producing small, sticky, whitish berries from October to December.
*Aloe ferox, Cape aloe, desert accent plant This common tree-type aloe is an impressive desert accent plant noted for its medicinal qualities and reaches heights of ten feet or more, with a three- to four-foot spread. It forms a dense clump of bluish-green, fleshy, succulent leaves. The foliage is pointed
The best time of year to prune roses is late January through February. Pruning is required to thin out the interior of the plant and help to encourage new growth and blooms. After roses bloom, prune the faded or spent blooms to encourage new flowers. Pruning is also needed to
*Agave ‘Blue Glow’, Blue glow agave, desert accent plant Blue Glow is a hybrid that produces a glow-like appearance in bright sunlight. It grows two feet tall and wide, forming a single rosette with a clumping growth habit. This agave is a cross between Agave ocahui and Agave attenuata. It
Proper plant selection and placement of plants is helpful in preventing frost damage. If some plants are killed during winter freezes, replace them with hardier plants that are more tolerant of the cold. Think about using microclimate areas in your yard to plant tender, frost sensitive vegetation. Areas close to
Yucca rigida, Blue yucca, desert accent plant This yucca is a valued plant for desert gardens because of its stiff, flat, powdery blue leaves. It is a tall plant that grows moderately to twelve feet with an eight-foot spread. As the plant matures, the trunk may develop a thatch skirt.
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