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Xeric Plant
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Jupiter's Beard (Centranthus Ruber) |
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Produces rose-red flowers from
May through fall. One of the best Xeric perennials for the Ruidoso area.
Deadheading after the seed pods form will encourage additional blooming.
Size: 3' high by 2'
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Yarrow (Achillea 'Moonshine') |
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Many of the Yarrows are
extremely drought resistant and this is one of the best for the Ruidoso
area. The silver-gray foliage is beautifully topped with plentiful yellow
flowers throughout the summer. Size:
18" high x 24" wide |
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Russian Sage (Perovskia Atriplicifolia) |
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The silver-grey foliage is covered with
blue flower spikes from late summer through frost. This extreme xeric
perennial was the 1995 Perennial Plant of the Year. A well deserved award
for this gorgeous addition to the Ruidoso garden. Size:
4' high by 3'
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Blanket Flower (Gaillardia Grandiflora ) |
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Red and yellow flowers bloom all summer
. Occasional deadheading will encourage more blooming. An excellent color
addition to the Xeric garden. Does very well in the Ruidoso area. Size:
15" high by 15"
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Blue Mist Spirea (Caryopteris Clandonensis) |
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Mid-summer through fall this upright
grower has a profusion of bloom spikes. Seems to prefer afternoon sun and
morning shade. We have found this to be an excellent plant for our area. Size:
48" high by 48"
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Snow-in-Summer (Cerastium Tomentosum) |
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Snow-in-Summer is
useful in the rock garden or as a ground cover. Can be invasive in
contained areas but spreads rapidly as a soil holder on slopes. The white flowers
are profuse in spring through mid-summer. Size:
8" high by 24"
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Tickseed (Coreopsis Grandiflora 'Sunray') |
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Double yellow
blossoms keep coming all summer. Deadheading encourages heavier blooming.
Needs regular watering until established. Does best in well drained soil. Size:
24" high by 18"
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Wormwood (Artemesia 'Silver Mound') |
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Finely cut silvery foliage. Forms a
compact, rounded mound which is soft and fluffy to the touch. A valuable
rock garden plant. Suitable for edging the perennial border or used as a
ground cover. Gives a beautiful "foamy" effect. Size:
10" high by 18"
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Pincushion (Scabiosa columbaria 'Butterfly Blue') |
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The 2000
Perennial Plant of the year is well adjusted to the Ruidoso Xeriscape
garden. Bountiful lavender blooms from early spring through late fall.
Attractive, compact foliage is a plus. Size:
12" high by 15"
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Mugho Pine (Pinus Mugho) |
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Also known as
Swiss Mountain Pine this beautiful, compact evergreen is very tough and
will withstand dry periods. An excellent entryway accent plant. Will be
more attractive than junipers in most scenarios. Size:
18" high by 36"
wide |
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Gopher Plant (Euphorbia Biglandulosa) |
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A member of the
Purge family. The sap contains latex which will fend off gophers in the
yard. Clustered yellow blossoms in the late spring. Best used as an accent
plant rather than in masses. Size:
24" high by 36"
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At ZiaScapes we are dedicated to design, install and maintain the finest Xeriscapes in New Mexico. We are very aware of the drought conditions that currently exist in our area and select our plants for their hardiness under these conditions. We also support the efforts of the Village of Ruidoso to conserve our most precious resource - our water.
If we can assist you with your landscaping needs,
please call us at 258-1000.
There is no charge for your initial landscaping
consultation.
