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Zebra Iris
Freeway Daisy, Trailing African Dai
Red Rose Penstemon
Silver Lace Society Garlic
Zebra Iris
Zebra Iris

Common name:Zebra Iris
Botanical name:Iris pallida 'Argentea Variegata'

This garden favorite is grown more for its striking silver variegated foliage than its fragrant blue blooms. Avoid intense heat and poor drainage. Deciduous.

Freeway Daisy, Trailing African Dai

Common name:Freeway Daisy, Trailing African Dai
Botanical name:Osteospermum fruticosum

This ground cover will grow 1-3' tall and has medium-size green leaves with purple or blue flowers that can bloom all year.

Red Rose Penstemon

Common name:Red Rose Penstemon
Botanical name:Penstemon superbus

Vivid coral flowers along 3'stalks from April to May, Leaves blue green 4"long 1 1/2" wide, Foliage often purplish, Native on rocky canyon areas in South Eastern Arizona from 3500-5500'

Silver Lace Society Garlic

Common name:Silver Lace Society Garlic
Botanical name:Tulbaghia violacea 'Silver Lace'

This evergreen perennial has 1-2' stems with white, margined leaves and rosy/lavender/pink flowers that bloom in spring and summer.

Zebra Iris

Common name:Zebra Iris
Botanical name:Iris pallida 'Argentea Variegata'

This garden favorite is grown more for its striking silver variegated foliage than its fragrant blue blooms. Avoid intense heat and poor drainage. Deciduous.

Using Water Wisely

An efficient watering system applies the right amount of water to the right parts of the garden at the right time. This conserves water and saves you money.

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Soils and Compost:

Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.

Integrated Pest Management:

Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.