This dense Agave has wide but short leaves with a blue-gray color. Large terminal spines are on the end of each leaf, and smaller spines along leaf edge as it gets older. Blooms at maturity, which can take roughly 10 years. Rosettes which host the bloom spike will die off afterwards, however new rosettes will continue to shoot off the host plant and continue the life cycle. For aesthetics, most people remove extra pups.
This versatile and easy growing plant with a tropical look will add character to any garden. With gray green foliage and white flowers with red accent, it can be grown as a bush, espalier, hedge or small specimen tree. Grows well in most soil types. Once established, it will tolerate mild drought. With moderate growth reaching 10-15' in height and width. Pineapple Guava is bird-friendly producing edible fruit. Plant with Bottlebrush, Loropetalum or Variegated Ginger for added interest.
This variety of Germander is a great ornamental shrub that is typically underused! This drought tolerant evergreen plant looks a lot like Texas Sage with grayish green foliage. Silver Germander has a compact growing form, reaching 4' in height and a 3' width. Has a blue flower in the Spring, requires little water once established, and does best in full sun! Deer resistant and will attract butterflies and bees during the Spring. Can be trimmed however tends to return to its natural slightly wild shape eventually. Sold here at Creekside Nursery in a 3g container.
Gaillardia 'Spintop Copper Sun' is a fairly new series and the best compact Gaillardia on the market! With fantastic colors and intense flower-power, these Gaillardia are impressive in many applications including container gardens as well as traditional perennial gardens. This particular Gaillardia will bloom from late Spring all the way through the end of Summer and will constantly attract butterflies and hummingbirds! Gaillardia are also known as 'Blanket Flowers' due to them blanketing the North American prairies with their blooms! Be sure to remove faded flowers to help encourage constant blooming. Sold here at Creekside Nursery in a 1g container!
