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The sign makes it drought-tolerant landscaping sound exciting and dangerous! Check your seatbelts! I guess that anticipates the common reaction to lifestyle changes.
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This specimen, seen in the Huntington's Desert Conservatory, was tagged "Mexico seed 5-1-70," which probably makes it older than some Flickrites.
Beth Chatto’s Dry Garden, Essex, England: The renowned plants-woman, Beth Chatto, turned an old gravel car park into a superb dry garden. This area of Essex has average rainfall less than 20” per annum. She has chosen drought tolerant plants that put on a splendid display in the poorest of soils. Her creative planting provides inspiration and shows what can be done in a garden that is never irrigated. Plant species that tolerate drought also tend to look good together - perhaps because they all have certain common structural elements such as thick, grey or hairy leaves, etc.
Dry Gardens in England: Interest in ‘dry’ gardens has grown considerably over the past few years. Although people often view England as a ‘green and pleasant land’ with plentiful rainfall, this is not always the case. The east of the country is much, much drier than the west and in recent years much of Eastern England was subject to a ban on using hosepipes for garden irrigation. Weather patterns in the country seem to be getting more extreme and in 1996 the annual rainfall in the East Anglia region was less than that in Jerusalem or Beirut! These changes in weather patterns have stimulated gardener’s interest in growing more drought tolerant plants - which never need irrigation.
Many of the plants suited to dry gardens, such as Giant Verbascums, Perennial Grasses and Euphorbias also provide the garden with bold architectural statements giving all year round interest. When they have finished flowering many drought tolerant plants have stems and seed heads which look good and hold up well even when the first frosts arrive.
The hardiness rating of many plants also seems to be extended in dry garden conditions too. In these conditions plants seem better able to tolerate the cold winters as long as their roots don’t get waterlogged .
So, dry gardens really offer many advantages – no irrigation, some great architectural plants, a long season of interest, better hardiness rating and relatively low maintenance too. The other bonus is that plants that are happy in these conditions will often self-seed and propagate freely. With all these benefits I am sure we will be seeing many more dry gardens in the UK in the coming years!
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This is a beautiful cold hardy palm that is very easy to grow. It is also drought tolerant, inexpensive and readily available at nurseries and discount stores. Like many palms, the pindo produces an elaborate flowering structure called an inflorescence - the orange fruit forms on these structures after the female flowers have been pollinated. In the deep south, a jelly is made from these fruits. They have a terrific taste that starts out like apple and tranforms to tart tropical flavors as it tantalizes the tongue. Too bad the fruit has a large seed and stringy fibrous flesh or I would eat them by the handful!
This palm produces a large quantity of fruit, which can be a nuisance, as ripening fruit attracts wasps and other insects. Remove flower stalks to avoid messy cleanups.
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Echeveria 'Topsy Turvy, believed to be a variant of Echeveria runyonii, forms upswept rosettes to 6" or more in diameter. The leaves are tubular with widened tips, and icy silver blue in color. 'Topsy Turvy' is considered by some to be a monstrose form, as the leaves are tubular, whereas the leaves of Echeveria runyonii are somewhat flattened, fleshy and have rounded tips. A very easily grown plant that is excellent for windowsill culture, in the rock garden or as a patio plant. In habitat, many Echeverias grow on rocky outcroppings at higher altitudes. In this habitat, the water drains quickly away from the roots of the plant, never allowing the plant to remain waterlogged. For this reason, it is essential in cultivation to use a very porous soil, which will allow quick drainage. Bright light is required to prevent "stretching" of Echeverias ("stretching" occurs when a moderately fast growing plant such as an Echeveria, is grown in dim light or over-fertilized, which causes overly lush growth that contributes to weak, pallid plants). Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch. Protect from frost.
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Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: Echeveria nodulosa
Common Name(s): Painted Echeveria, Painted Beauty
Synonym(s):
Native Habitat: Mexico
Flower: Coral, Orange, Yellow
Cultivar Availability: Common
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Beth Chatto’s Dry Garden, Essex, England: The renowned plants-woman, Beth Chatto, turned an old gravel car park into a superb dry garden - shown in this photo. This area of Essex has average rainfall less than 20” per annum. She has chosen drought tolerant plants that put on a splendid display in the poorest of soils. Her creative planting and emphasis on 'right plant for the right place' provides inspiration and shows what can be done in a garden that is never irrigated.
Dry Gardens in England: Interest in ‘dry’ gardens has grown considerably over the past few years. Although people often view England as a ‘green and pleasant land’ with plentiful rainfall, this is not always the case. The east of the country is much, much drier than the west and in recent years much of Eastern England was subject to a ban on using hosepipes for garden irrigation. Weather patterns in the country seem to be getting more extreme and in 1996 the annual rainfall in the East Anglia region was less than that in Jerusalem or Beirut! These changes in weather patterns have stimulated gardener’s interest in growing more drought tolerant plants - which never need irrigation.
Many of the plants suited to dry gardens, such as Giant Verbascums, Perennial Grasses and Euphorbias also provide the garden with bold architectural statements giving all year round interest. When they have finished flowering many drought tolerant plants have stems and seed heads which look good and hold up well even when the first frosts arrive.
The hardiness rating of many plants also seems to be extended in dry garden conditions too. In these conditions plants seem better able to tolerate the cold winters as long as their roots don’t get waterlogged .
So, dry gardens really offer many advantages – no irrigation, some great architectural plants, a long season of interest, better hardiness rating and relatively low maintenance too. The other bonus is that plants that are happy in these conditions will often self-seed and propagate freely. With all these benefits I am sure we will be seeing many more dry gardens in the UK in the coming years!
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Music in the Gardens, Sunday June 6th, 2010, the Garden at Lake Merritt.
Photo by Patrick Albin - www.thegardengeek.com/.
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Curio rowleyanus
Common Name(s): String of Pearls, String of Beads, String of Peas
Synonym(s): Senecio rowleyanus (basionym)
Native Habitat: Eastern Cape, Western Cape - South Africa
Flower: White
Cultivar Availability: Common
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Family: Aizoaceae
Genus: Lithops schwantesii
Common Name(s): Living Rock
Synonym(s):
Native Habitat: Namibia - Africa
Flower: Yellow
Cultivar Availability: Common
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Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: Crassula subacaulis f. Campfire
Common Name(s): Campfire Crassula, Red Flames
Synonym(s): Crassula capitella, Crassula erosula
Native Habitat: South Africa
Flower: White
Cultivar Availability: Common Locally in Some Areas
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Spring Coloration
this is how it look like after a month of mid day sunlight in Southern California!
I was told that this is not Pappy's Rose but Echeveria fulgens var. obtusifolia.
Reference for E. fulgens var. obtusifolia is Fig`132 on page 115 of 'The Genus Echeveria' by John Pilbeam.
Our variegated agave is growing steadily, and it is looking great. This agave came from my Aunt's and Uncle's ranch in Bakersfield, and I just love it!
This image showcases a unique architectural design featuring a round stone wall made of dark volcanic rock, blending harmoniously with the arid landscape. In the foreground, drought-tolerant plants and succulents thrive, complementing the natural tones of the volcanic stone. The large window reflects the clear blue sky, offering a glimpse of the modern yet earthy interior. In the background, the rolling desert-like terrain stretches to the horizon, creating a striking contrast between the rugged architecture and the vast, barren landscape. This composition beautifully captures the synergy between human craftsmanship and the raw beauty of nature.
Family: Cactaceae
Genus: Parodia crassigibba
Common Name(s): Spider Cactus
Synonym(s): Notocactus crassigibbus
Native Habitat: Rio Grande do Sul - Brazil
Flower: Purple, White, Yellow
Cultivar Availability: Common
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Sophora secundiflora
This Central Texas native produces bright red seeds which were once used by Native Americans as a hallucinogenic drug during tribal rituals. Highly poisonous. Showy, spring blooming lavender flowers, with strong, pleasant scent similar to that of grape Kool-Aid. Large shrub to small tree. Drought tolerant.
Travis County, Texas, USA; March 31, 2015.
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Family: Cactaceae
Genus: Mammillaria plumosa var. roseiflora
Common Name(s): Feather Cactus
Synonym(s): Chilita plumosa, Ebnerella plumosa
Native Habitat: Coahuila de Zaragoza, Nuevo Leon - Mexico
Flower: White
Cultivar Availability: Uncommon
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After our visit to the succulent cafe and walk on the pier, we consulted Yelp for a burger joint close by (the wait for Ruby's on the pier was almost an hour) and chose Ty's Burger Lounge. To my surprise they had an awesome outdoor garden with tons of succulents and a great spot to chill and eat what turned out to be fantastic hamburgers!!
Family: Aizoaceae
Genus: Pleiospilos compactus
Common Name(s): Mimicry Plant
Synonym(s): Mesembryanthemum canum, Pleiospilos sesquiuncialis, Pleiospilos magnipunctatus inaequalis, Pleiospilos framesii, Pleiospilos rouxii, Pleiospilos kingiae, Punctillaria cana, Punctillaria dekenahi, Pleiospilos magnipunctatus, Pleiospilos leipoldtii, Pleiospilos latipetalus, Mesembryanthemum magnipunctatum, Pleiospilos longisepalus, Punctillaria sesquiuncialis, Pleiospilos latifolius, Pleiospilos canus, Pleiospilos willowmorensis, Pleiospilos dekenahi, Pleiospilos nobilis, Pleiospilos brevisepalus, Mesembryanthemum nobile, Pleiospilos peersii, Punctillaria magnipunctata, Pleiospilos magnipunctatus sesquiuncialis, Pleiospilos grandiflorus, Pleiospilos borealis
Native Habitat: Cape Province - South Africa
Flower: Yellow
Cultivar Availability: Unusual
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Family: Agavaceae
Genus: Agave americana
Common Name(s): Century Plant, Maguey
Synonym(s): Agave complicata, Agave gracilispina, Agave melliflua, Agave zonata, Agave felina, Agave rasconensis, Agave subzonata
Native Habitat: Central, Northern Mexico : Arizona, New Mexico, Texas - United States
Flower: Green, Yellow
Cultivar Availability: Common
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Seems like moist kitchen paper towl in a zip lock bag works better than the cloth screen/mesh method.
Family: Aizoaceae
Genus: Fenestraria rhopalophylla
Common Name(s): Babies Toes
Synonym(s):
Native Habitat: South Africa
Flower: Pink, White
Cultivar Availability: Unusual in Collections
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Purchased this sorry fellow 01/14/12 and planted it... This is 3 months later
Family: Crassulaceae
Genus: Tylecodon decipiens
Common Name(s): Fairy Tale plant, Princess Plant
Synonym(s): Cotyledon sinus-alexandrii, Tylecodon schaeferianus
Flower: Yellow, Green
Native Habitat: South Africa
Cultivar Availability: Rare
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Music in the Gardens, Sunday June 6th, 2010, the Garden at Lake Merritt.
Photo by Patrick Albin - www.thegardengeek.com/.
Family: Agavaceae
Genus: Agave guadalajarana
Common Name(s): Confederate Rose
Synonym(s):
Native Habitat: Jalisco – Mexico
Flower: Yellow
Cultivar Availability: Rare
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Island bush poppy - Dendromecon harfordii is native to Santa Cruz and Santa Rosa islands off the coast of Southern California. In some areas, this shrub eventually will grow to 20 feet tall as this individual is reaching in San Juan Capistrano, California. Island Bush Poppy's heaviest bloom period is in the spring, with some flowers almost all year. The plant requires sun, good drainage, and little or no summer watering. Harfordii produces more flowers and thick foliage that can be a good screen or hedge plant for SoCal gardens.
* Favored by the native bumblebees
Available for purchase at Tree of Life Nursery in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Can be ordered.