Category: Xeriscaping Plants

How To Grow Broadleaf Stonecrop (Sedum spathulifolium) In Your Garden

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Sedum spathulifolium, also known as the Broadleaf Stonecrop or Spoon-leaved stonecrop, is a perennial, succulent plant. It is prized for its rosette-like growth habit, spatula-shaped leaves, and bright yellow, star-shaped summer flowers. It is commonly used for its unique visual interest and drought tolerance. Typically, the plant reaches a height of 3 to 6 inches …

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How To Grow Society Garlic (Tulbaghia violacea) In Your Garden

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Tulbaghia violacea, or Society Garlic / Pink Agapanthus, is a clump-forming perennial. It has narrow, linear leaves and carries clusters of fragrant, lavender-pink flowers. These bloom from midsummer to autumn. Society Garlic plant typically reaches 1 to 2 feet (30 to 60 cm) in height and spread. Tulbaghia violacea is great for adding texture and …

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How To Grow White Stonecrop (Sedum album) In Your Garden

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Sedum album, or White Stonecrop, is a low-growing, mat-forming succulent. It is perfect for rock gardens, walls, and for use as ground cover. This Sedum plant typically grows up to 2 to 6 inches (5 to 15 cm) in height and spreads 12 to 18 inches (30 to 45 cm). The plant's main attraction lies …

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How To Grow Desert Spoon (Dasylirion wheeleri) In Your Garden

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Dasylirion wheeleri, commonly known as the Desert Spoon or Wheeler's Sotol, is a sculptural, evergreen perennial. It is characterized by a dense rosette of slender, blue-green leaves. Desert Spoon typically reaches 3 to 6 feet (0.9 to 1.8 meters) in height, and has a similar spread. The unique foliage and robust nature of this plant …

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How To Grow Bearberry Cotoneaster (Cotoneaster dammeri) In Your Garden

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Cotoneaster dammeri (Bearberry Cotoneaster) is a fast-growing, evergreen groundcover noted for its dense, low-lying foliage, bright red berries, and petite white flowers that appear in late spring. It can reach a height of about 12 inches (30 cm), and spreads up to six feet (1.8 m). The plant's sprawling habit and ornamental berries make it …

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