GVG 2014 Spring Plant Sale Alex Shipley Wholesale Manager Civano Nursery Civanonursery.net
Perennial: Bignoniaceae Tecoma Tecoma Sparky Size (H x W): 5 to 6-feet in height and 3-feet in width Blooms: April - December Exposure: Full Sun to part Shade Hardiness Zone: Minimum Hardiness Zone9 Water: after it is established requires little watering Pruning: Winter to early spring This new hybrid is a member of a group of plants known for having a long blooming season, high heat tolerance, growth rate!
Shrub: Buddleia marrubiifolia Woolly Butterfly Bush Size (H x W): 4-6 feet x 4-6 feet Blooms: Orange spheres from spring through fall Exposure: Full sun to part shade Hardiness Zone: 5 F, USDA Zone 7 Water: Low to moderate Pruning: None necessary, but plant can be shaped in February As the common name suggests, Woolly Butterfly Bush is a butterfly favorite, and will have them massing around its slightly fragrant, ball-shaped clusters of flowers from March through August.
Shrub: Salvia x greggii Sparkle Size (H x W): 2.5 feet x 3 feet Blooms: Hot Pink, spring to first frost Exposure: Full sun to part shade Hardiness Zone: 0 F, USDA Zone 6 Water: Low to moderate Pruning: Late winter to early spring Sparkle Autumn Sage Hybrid There are many Salvia greggii hybrids available on the market today, each with a unique variation on flower size and color, temperature preference, vigor, and stamina.
Perennial Shrub: Gaura lindheimeri Mr. Liko Size (H x W): 2-3 feet x 2-4 feet Blooms: Blush Pink, from spring through fall Exposure: Full sun to part shade Hardiness Zone: 10 F, USDA Zone 7 Water: Low to moderate Pruning: Winter to early spring Mr. Liko Gaura Discovered and named by Ryan Adams, this selection of the Pink Cloud Gaura is a spectacular new introduction that has a lengthy blooming period and sturdy, upright habit.
Shrub: Asclepias linaria Size (H x W): 2-3 ft x 2-3 ft Blooms: White Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade Hardiness Zone: 15 F, USDA zone 8 Water: Low to Moderate Pruning: Early spring if necessary Fast Pineleaf Milkweed Pineneedle milkweed is native to the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts, of Northern Mexico And Arizona. This is a large erect perennial herb or shrub coated in hairs and many narrow, green leaves which resemble pine needles.
Shrub: Poliomintha maderensis Mexican Oregano Size (H x W): 2-3 ft x 2-3 ft Blooms: Purple Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade Hardiness Zone: 10 F Water: Low to Moderate Pruning: Late winter Fast Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, Fall This mounding, brittle, woody perennial has small, bright green leaves with a delicious oregano fragrance. Showy clusters of lavender flowers are produced at the branch tips from spring through summer, and attract hummingbirds
Shrub: Salvia x greggii Red Velvet Size (H x W): 2 3 feet x 3 feet Blooms: Deep Red, spring to first frost Exposure: Full sun to part shade Hardiness Zone: 0 F, USDA Zone 6 Water: Low to moderate Pruning: Late winter to early spring Red Velvet Autumn Sage Hybrid There are many Salvia greggii hybrids available on the market today, each with a unique variation on flower size and color, temperature preference, vigor, and stamina.
Perennial: Melampodium leucanthum Size (H x W): 1 foot x 1-2 feet Blooms: White, spring-fall Exposure: Full sun to part shade Hardiness Zone: -20 F, USDA Zone 5 Water: Low to moderate Pruning: Late fall Blackfoot Daisy Blackfoot Daisy is a low-growing, tough-as-nails perennial with a knack for thriving in tight and difficult spaces. In the height of blooming season, Blackfoot Daisy is cloaked in long-lasting, fragrant white flowers that have sunny yellow centers.
Shrub: Abutilon palmeri Size (H x W): 3-5 ft x 3-5 ft Blooms: Orange-yellow Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade Hardiness Zone: 25 F Water: Low to Moderate Pruning: Spring Fast Indian Mallow The fuzzy, gray-green, heart-shaped foliage of Indian Mallow is probably the most distinguishing and endearing feature of this water-smart shrub. The velvety and touchable effect that It contributes to the southwestern landscape is a welcome break from the often rigid and harsh habits of the plants that normally thrive here.
Perennial: Glandularia gooddingii Verbena Gooddingii Size (H x W): spreading plant forming a low mat 3 ft. wide Blooms: Bright, pink-purple Apr, May, Jun, The flowers attract butterflies Exposure: Full Sun Hardiness Zone: Water: flowering season is dependent on moisture Habitat: Desert, Upland Glandularia gooddingii is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, where it occurs in sandy and rocky desert habitat. It is a perennial herb. The hairy leaves are generally divided at the base into a few lobes, which are edged with large teeth or small lobes.
Perennial Shrub: Gaura lindheimeri Pink Cloud Size (H x W): 2-3 feet x 2-4 feet Blooms: Pink, from spring through fall Exposure: Full sun to part shade Hardiness Zone: 10 F, USDA Zone 7 Water: Low to moderate Pruning: Winter to early spring Pink Cloud Gaura Pink Cloud Gaura is a prolific bloomer, able to provide a mass of airy, deep pink flowers over a delightfully long period from May until first frost.
Shrubs: Salvia chamaedryoides Size (H x W): 1-2 ft x 2-3 ft Blooms Cobalt Blue Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade Hardiness: 15F Water: Low Pruning: Late winter and midsummer if necessary Fast Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, Fall Blue Chihuahuan Sage You can expect an explosive bloom in spring and fall with intermittent blooms in between. It has dark blue flowers that appear almost year-round, except in the coolest of seasons when the plant becomes semi-deciduous. Peak blooming period is midspring through late fall. This Salvia does best in full sun to very light shade in well-draining soil. Requires little watering once it's established.