They are listed by either flower or foliage color.
Water wise plants arizona.
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.
How deep water penetrates can easily be determined by using a soil probe.
Water about twice per week once established.
7 water wise plants for desert regions jim martinez has been creating water wise environmentally friendly gardens in dallas and marfa texas for more than 30 years.
The past few years have brought many new species and varieties into cultivation.
Water three days per week or more.
So you don t over or under water your plants remember it s as easy as 1 2 3.
Water twice per month or less once established.
He picks seven of his favorite plants to grow in desert regions including arizona new mexico and texas.
Texas sages are among the most reliable and fool proof of the low water use plants available in arizona.
Each time a tree is watered the water should soak from the top of the soil to a depth of 3 feet.
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.
But water wise gardens can be vibrant colorful and yes even lush looking.
Water about once per week once established.