Desert Landscaping
Here are a few desert plants that go well in any
desert landscaping effort.
Oleander - The Oleander is an evergreen shrub which flowers in
clusters through spring and summer. It can tolerate terrible soil
conditions, direct and hot sun light and very little water. They are
poisonous if eaten by animal or human.
Purple Sage - Is an evergreen shrub that will flower two or
three times a year. The Purple Sage as the name suggest has purple flowers,
that can range from very bright to dull. It can tolerate very little water
and hot conditions.
Pampas Grass - Pampas Grass is a weird plant as it's also
classified as a grass. It grows fast with flowers on very long stalks. I
think it's pretty. It can tolerate terrible soil, dry heat, little water and
general neglect.
Mexican Bird Of Paradise - Is a shrub that is green all year
round and has bright, eye blinding bright yellow flowers. The leaves
resemble ferns. It will grow in the worst of soil.
You would be surprised to know that there are quite a few plants and
flowers that actually thrive on desert conditions. The ones listed above are
just some of the better known. They can stay green all year and flower all
year round.
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