Low growing, spreading, American native with light lavender flower clusters. Incredibly heat tolerant. Use as ground covers or in planters. Southern Living® calls this perennial “bambi-proof.” FEATURES Bloom/Feature Lavender flower clusters from spring until fall Plant Type Perennials Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous USDA Zones 7,8,9,10,11 Zone Detail Hardy to 0 F Key Features heat tolerance, attracts birds/butterflies, water-wise, dwarf Use border, container, groundcover, mass planting Exposure Full sun Bloom Season spring, summer Dimension 12-14" H x spreading Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth CARE Water Keep on the dry side of moist Soil Type Well-drained garden soil Fertilizer Monthly in garden;: bi-monthly in containers Pruning Prune as desired, but not required PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS water before planting plant in full sun to part shade dig hole 3X the width of pot, backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level water and add more soil if needed mulch plants

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Sustainable landscaping featuring low maintenance plants. The orange blooming plants are Dwarf Firebush shrubs. I paired them with Dwarf Natal Plum and Paspalum Ornamental grass. Dwarf Firebush shrubs sport orange flowers tipped with gold, which set off their beauty. A great nectar source for butterflies and hummingbirds adds to it's appeal. They are really tough, so tough they are used in commercial locations and on some roadways. This delightful shrub blooms on and off all year - more during warmer weather - and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds to its brightly-colored, tubular flowers. It has a light and airy charm and looks best when it's hand-trimmed to form a natural mounded shape, rather than trying to keep it manicured with hedge trimmers. Now this is not the native variety, for all you native plant purists out there, though many nurseries sell the dwarf as just "firebush," which can get confusing. Here's how to tell the difference: The native grows larger and has slightly "hairy" leaves and deep red to red-orange flowers. It's dwarf "cousin" can be kept smaller and more compact, though with a similar informal look. The smaller variety has smoother leaves and a touch of yellow to the blossoms...and requires a bit more care. This shrub is a fast grower that can be kept 3 feet tall and wide, though you can let it grow larger if you prefer. Though considered evergreen, the plant can lose leaves during a cold winter, though with proper pruning in spring it should sprout new growth and flush out again. A location sheltered from winter winds will help protect it. These plants prefer full to partial sun, though they'll grow in part shade, where they'll flower less with more open growth. Landscape uses for dwarf fire bush: • accent for a mixed bed • informal hedge • butterfly garden plant • lining a walkway or garden path • along a medium-height or tall fence • around a poolcage, patio, porch or deck • understory planting for tall palms • backdrop planting for smaller plants

After 2 years of growth the front yard is a completely established water wise garden designed by Landscape Logic and team. Irrigation and water is minimal, now down to 2 days per week. Photo: J.Dixx

We transformed this backyard with a stunning porcelain paver patio and a Texas xeriscape garden featuring New Mexico river rock and Blackstar gravel. Native plant selections, including Agapanthus, Turks Cap, Aspidistra, Dianella, Gulfstream Nandina, and Liriope, were thoughtfully integrated with a drip irrigation system for optimal growth. Complemented by Zoysia Grass Sod and enhanced by high-efficiency LED landscape lighting, the area is enclosed by an 8-foot Horizontal Cedar Fence for privacy and elegance. A seamless fusion of aesthetics and functionality.

Photo of a southwestern landscaping in Phoenix.

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We transformed this backyard with a stunning porcelain paver patio and a Texas xeriscape garden featuring New Mexico river rock and Blackstar gravel. Native plant selections, including Agapanthus, Turks Cap, Aspidistra, Dianella, Gulfstream Nandina, and Liriope, were thoughtfully integrated with a drip irrigation system for optimal growth. Complemented by Zoysia Grass Sod and enhanced by high-efficiency LED landscape lighting, the area is enclosed by an 8-foot Horizontal Cedar Fence for privacy and elegance. A seamless fusion of aesthetics and functionality.

We transformed this backyard with a stunning porcelain paver patio and a Texas xeriscape garden featuring New Mexico river rock and Blackstar gravel. Native plant selections, including Agapanthus, Turks Cap, Aspidistra, Dianella, Gulfstream Nandina, and Liriope, were thoughtfully integrated with a drip irrigation system for optimal growth. Complemented by Zoysia Grass Sod and enhanced by high-efficiency LED landscape lighting, the area is enclosed by an 8-foot Horizontal Cedar Fence for privacy and elegance. A seamless fusion of aesthetics and functionality.

We transformed this backyard with a stunning porcelain paver patio and a Texas xeriscape garden featuring New Mexico river rock and Blackstar gravel. Native plant selections, including Agapanthus, Turks Cap, Aspidistra, Dianella, Gulfstream Nandina, and Liriope, were thoughtfully integrated with a drip irrigation system for optimal growth. Complemented by Zoysia Grass Sod and enhanced by high-efficiency LED landscape lighting, the area is enclosed by an 8-foot Horizontal Cedar Fence for privacy and elegance. A seamless fusion of aesthetics and functionality.

Photo of a southwestern landscaping in Phoenix.

We transformed this backyard with a stunning porcelain paver patio and a Texas xeriscape garden featuring New Mexico river rock and Blackstar gravel. Native plant selections, including Agapanthus, Turks Cap, Aspidistra, Dianella, Gulfstream Nandina, and Liriope, were thoughtfully integrated with a drip irrigation system for optimal growth. Complemented by Zoysia Grass Sod and enhanced by high-efficiency LED landscape lighting, the area is enclosed by an 8-foot Horizontal Cedar Fence for privacy and elegance. A seamless fusion of aesthetics and functionality.

Leucadendron 'Summer Red' common name, Cone Flower, blooming in summer. Ephorbia characias in background in bloom. This vast hillside in San Anselmo, Northern California has evolved over the years and is the personal sanctuary of Landscape Designer Eileen Kelly, owner of Dig Your Garden Landscape Design. This sustainable garden also serves as Eileen's "living laboratory" where she observes and learns from the habits and growth of her extensive selection of plants. They include hundreds of varieties of low-water plants that range from California natives to plants from other Mediterranean regions such as South Africa and Australia, and a few exotics from Hawaii and other regions. Succulents have always been one of Design and Photos © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design http://www.digyourgarden.com

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We transformed this backyard with a stunning porcelain paver patio and a Texas xeriscape garden featuring New Mexico river rock and Blackstar gravel. Native plant selections, including Agapanthus, Turks Cap, Aspidistra, Dianella, Gulfstream Nandina, and Liriope, were thoughtfully integrated with a drip irrigation system for optimal growth. Complemented by Zoysia Grass Sod and enhanced by high-efficiency LED landscape lighting, the area is enclosed by an 8-foot Horizontal Cedar Fence for privacy and elegance. A seamless fusion of aesthetics and functionality.

You can read more about the project through this Houzz Feature link: https://www.houzz.com/magazine/hillside-yard-offers-scenic-views-and-space-for-contemplation-stsetivw-vs~131483772