Desert lavender

Discover plants and trees that thrive in hardiness zone 10, adding beauty, fragrance, and texture to your landscape and creating a lush and exotic garden

Hyptis emoryi-Desert Lavender

Hyptis emoryi "desert lavender"

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Desert lavender is a tough woody shrub that is native to desert habitats throughout the Southwest and Baja California. It grows best along seasonal washes where it benefits from seasonal rainfall and runoff; it sheds leaves and becomes sparse during hot and dry summer conditions. When the desert lavender is grown in gardens and landscapes, […]

Lavender flowers surround the cactus.

This comprehensive guide provides all the information needed to successfully grow lavender in the demanding conditions of the Arizona desert. Get tips on choosing the right variety, preparing the soil, watering, fertilizing, and protecting against pests. Whether you're a beginner or experienced gardener, this guide will help you achieve beautiful and aromatic lavender plants in your desert garden.

Hyptis emoryi - Desert Lavender Other names: Bee Sage, yerba del becerro, salvia reál, Viopal, Xeescl (Seri) Origin: Native to southern California and Arizona, and south into Baja California and Sonora, Mexico. There are at least 5 additional Hyptis spp. found in the Sierra Madre of Sonora, Mexico (most of them are used for food or medicine). Energetics: Cool & Dry. Pungent, Astringent, slightly Bitter. Vital stimulant, Tonic Relaxant. Properties: Astringent, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory…

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Lavender cotton is grown for its attractive silver foliage. It's often found in rock gardens and formal knot gardens.

Desert Sand Verbena (Abronia villosa) at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, the largest state park in California. Five hundred miles of dirt roads, 12 wilderness areas & many miles of hiking trails provide visitors with an unparalleled opportunity to experience the wonders of the California Desert. | Photo by Alan Majchrowicz.

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