Common name: Mexican Marigold
Botanical name: Tagetes lemmonii

This larger perennial will grow to 6' tall and has small, light green leaves with yellow mustard colored flowers that bloom in winter and spring. Cut back to within 6" of the ground to refresh and reduce the size of the plant.

Common name: Winnifred Gilman Dark Blue Sage
Botanical name: Salvia clevelandii 'Winnifred Gilman'

The 'Winifred Gillman' Sage is a dense, compact shrub that grows to 4'-5' tall and wide, and has a round form. It has blue purple flowers in spikes above the foliage in summer. This sage has gray aromatic foliage. Plant in full sun with well draining soil. It is drought tolerant once it's established but will look better with occasional deep watering.

Common name: Mexican Bird of Paradise
Botanical name: Caesalpinia mexicana

This is a large shrub reaching 15' tall and 4'-6' wide. It has fern-like, lush, dark green, evergreen foliage. Spectacular yellow flowers appear in spring and summer. After flowering, pods appear on the shrub and will "explode" at times. It will tolerate heat more than other species. It grows moderately fast and needs well drained soil. In the low desert, it is evergreen and can bloom all year round. It prefers full sun and does best with occasional watering.

Common name: Rosemary
Botanical name: Rosmarinus officinalis

Rosemary is hardy in full sun areas where winter temperatures do not drop below 10 degrees F. Rosemary is evergreen and makes a great aromatic hedge, 4'-6' tall and 2' wide. Foliage is used in cooking. Blue flowers appear in summer. This plant is drought tolerant once it's established. Bees love Rosemary!