Xeriscaping Plants



    What is Xeriscaping? The word derives from the Greek word xeros, which means dry. Alot of folks think xeriscaping is nothing but dry, cactus, brownish plants mixed with rocks type of landscape. Nothing could be further from the truth. Actually it is a method of using plants, trees and shrubs that grow well without much water or maintenance in your area.

    Xeriscaping is a technique using environmentally friendly trees, shrubs and usually low water plants. It is also a way to help beautify your garden, backyard, or business property. Remember is does not mean just plain old cactus and dirt landscaping. There are hundreds of plants that you can use.


    Below are just a few example of what you can use. Remember be sure to see what type of plants are good for your zone area.

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    Many of these type of plants have bright color and some are evergreen.

    Remember to use a good drip System to conserve water.
    You can eventually remove the watering system once your xeriscaping plants are well established. Need help contact us here.

    Description of xeriscaping plants excellent for southwestern desert landscaping.

    xeriscaping plantsOcotillo photo - Ocotllio or Fouquieria splendes. Very Distinctive shrub. Bright orange tubular spring flowers that attract hummingbirds. Full sun. 10' ft spacing, No fertilizer. Very low water once established.


    xeriscaping plantsClick here for larger photo Mexican Sage or Salvia leucantha Purple spikes with small white blooms and arching stems. Full sun to partial shade. Up to 4' ft tall and 5' wide. Low and drought tolerant shrub. Excellent Hedge for xeriscaping garden.

    xeriscaping plantsClick here for larger photo Green Cloud Sage or Leucophyllum frutescens Compact branched evergreen. Purple violet flowers, usually after summer rains. Native plant. 6' ft tall 6' ft wide. Good Hedge for southwestern landscapes

    xeriscaping plantsClick here for larger photo Texas Ranger Sage or Leucophyllum frutescens Evergreen with silver and gray foilage 1" bell shaped flowers, white to purple and lavenders colors. Full Sun 6' ft tall 8' wide. Low water usage very drought tolerant plant.

    xeriscaping plantsClick here for larger photo Red bird of paradise or Caesaplinia pulcherrima Clusters of orange or red flowers with long red stamens. Very fast growing. Tropical shrub, Evergreen in the deepest part of the southwest. Sold as an annual in some parts of the southwest.



    Chocolate Flower or Berlandiera lyrata Small perennial produces yellow flowers with a distinct chocolate fragrance. Makes an excellent sensory garden. Full Sun, 1'ft tall 2'ft wide. Low water usage. Remove old flowers to encourage blooming.

    Spanish Bayonet or Yucca aloifolia Native plant resembles a palm. 4" white flower clusters. Excellent xeriscaping shrub. Up to 10'ft tall 3'ft wide. Moderate water usage.

    Cider Gum Tree or Eucalyptus gunnii Evergreen. White flowers in the spring. Full Sun up to 75'ft tall and 30'ft wide. Low water usage and drought tolerant.

    Red Oleander or Evergreen shrub with large single bright red flowers blooming all summer. 15'ft tall and 8'ft wide. Fertilize in spring. Low water usage once established.

    Drought Tolerant - Groundcover > Trees > Shrubs > Grasses Ornamental Grasses > Desert Flowers > Evergreen Shrubs > Desert Books xeriscaping plants
    We have xeriscaping plants available year round. Cactus plants, agave, prickly pear, cactus barrel, Red tip yucca, sotol, Texas sage's and a long list of cactii shrubs and plants.

    Many more drought tolerant low water usage plants, trees and shrubs available at: Color Your World and Guzman's Greenhouse Nurseries. Come by and visit us today at 655 E. University or call us at(505) 523-1520. Questions on xeriscaping or plants in general? Send us an email by: Clicking here!




    The World's First Steerable Garden Scoot! With this back-saving scoot, you can sit while you work on your xeriscape garden, or steer around garden beds without getting up. The comfortable tractor-style seat is adjustable in height, and swivels a full 360 degrees to let you harvest beans. You can even use it to wash your vehicle.









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