Although we have a lot of low water plants here at watters garden center i have a list of my top 40 water thrifty plants that will add beauty and vibrancy to xeric gardens.
Water wise plants arizona.
He picks seven of his favorite plants to grow in desert regions including arizona new mexico and texas.
Water about once per week once established.
Water three days per week or more.
Shrub roots are about 2 feet deep and bedding plants and turf roots are about 1 foot deep.
Use the plant water needs as a guideline.
Water twice per month or less once established.
Each time a tree is watered the water should soak from the top of the soil to a depth of 3 feet.
But water wise gardens can be vibrant colorful and yes even lush looking.
Actual plant water needs will vary for several reasons including weather conditions soil type sun exposure root depth wind and elevation.
The past few years have brought many new species and varieties into cultivation.
Texas sages are among the most reliable and fool proof of the low water use plants available in arizona.
They are listed by either flower or foliage color.
How deep water penetrates can easily be determined by using a soil probe.
So you don t over or under water your plants remember it s as easy as 1 2 3.
Fifteen years ago there was only one option for texas sage leucophyllum frutescens available local nurseries.