Mexican Flame Vine is a fast growing, heat loving plant that features attractive evergreen foliage. The small clusters of brilliant orange, daisy-like blooms contrast well with the dark green leaves. Although the blooms peak in spring and summer, the vine often produces blooms throughout the year. Mexican Flame Vine is great for adding color to an unsightly fence or to crawl up a trellis.
Orange peel is a great plant for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds with its golden flowers. With glossy green leaves that darken as they receive full sun adding another layer of interest. Flowers heavily in spring, being most fragrant in the evening and early morning. Plant in full to part sun, in well drained soil. 8-10 foot height with a 6-10 foot spread make sure to give plant plenty of room to grow.
This salvia gives another great color choice in a perennial. With its pretty pink color it will mix well with blue, white and red salvias making a great perennial garden. Will work well in a container planting mixed with verbenas or trailing lantana. Blooming from early spring to fall in most areas, heat tolerant with only medium water needs. Reaching 12-14 inches in height with a 14-16 inch spread and hardy in zones 7-9. Will also attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.
Coreopsis make a great addition to in any full sun garden. Blooming from spring to late summer this plant will add a splash of bright color. A mounding habit reaching 12-14" height and a 12-14" spread this plant works well in any size garden. Try planting in a container with petunias or portulaca on a sunny patio to add interest. Low water needs and resistant to mildew.
This grass is easy to grow in moist to wet soil, but is surprisingly drought tolerant. Plant in full sun to light shade for best results. This grass will add contrast and interest to any garden through out the year. With its stiff and upright form add to a container planting or use in a pond area. With a 36" height and a spread of 12" this plant will work almost anywhere in your garden or landscape.