Can't get enough of them, and no garden is complete without a few,(or who am I kidding, ... dozens), of succulents, as well as some complementary bromeliads such as Dyckias and Aechmea recurvata cultivars that can handle full hot sun. Again, even if nothing ever bloomed here, the color contrasts and variations on a theme complement each other. Echeverias, Sedums, Aloes, I could actually design a garden only using these 3 plant groups, but not being a real minimalist, I've never tried such a…

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catmint and crepe myrtle. I love crepe myrtle – a southern delight

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These water-wise plants grow effortlessly in droughty conditions and bloom in an array of colors — and best yet, they aren't all succulents.

Specializing in rare and unusual annual and perennial plants, including cottage garden heirlooms and hard to find California native wildflowers.

Pictures and description of Cupressus goveniana ssp. goveniana, Gowen Cypress.

Evergreen shrub 2 feet tall, 4 foot spread with 2 inch hot pink flowers late spring, summer. Full sun anywhere, light shade inland, quite deer resistant and drought tolerant. The gray green foliage contrasts nicely with the deep pink flowers. Good with lavenders, sages.