A B O U T
These gardens are a haven for hummingbirds and butterflies alike. The Hummer Preplanned Garden is a sweet nectar filled compilation. Tall Mounds of ferny-leaved Grevillea's drip with sweet sap, clumping hesperaloes arc with long coral flower stalks and hot-hued aloes, Fire pokes, palo verde trees and California Fuschia's offer firework-like explosions of color. A drought tolerant garden with a blend of handsome lower maintenance plants (requires some soil seasonal soil amending with chelated iron to truly thrive).
P L A N T S
Tiny (covers 30-50 sq.ft.): Aloe Vera, Hesperaloe, Pink Yarrow, Gold Hummingbird Mint, California Fuschia
Small (covers 150 sq.ft.): Aloe Vera, Hesperaloe, Pink Yarrow, Gold Hummingbird Mint, California Fuschia + Bush Grevillea (peaches & cream or substitute color), Mexican Bush Sage, Fire Poker
Medium (covers 300 sq.ft.): Aloe Vera, Hesperaloe, Pink Yarrow, Gold Hummingbird Mint, California Fuschia, Bush Grevillea (peaches & cream or substitute color), Mexican Bush Sage, Fire Poker + Butterfly weed, Coral Hedge Grevillea, Torch Aloe, Island Bush Poppy or Bush Marigold
Large (covers 500-700 sq.ft.): Aloe Vera, Hesperaloe, Pink Yarrow, Gold Hummingbird Mint, California Fuschia, Bush Grevillea (peaches & cream or substitute color), Mexican Bush Sage, Fire Poker, Butterfly weed, Coral Hedge Grevillea, Torch Aloe, Island Bush Poppy or Bush Marigold + Octopus Agave, Desert Willow, Palo Verde
S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
Sunset Zone: 18-24
Habitat: Desert, Mediterranean
Wildlife: Birds & Pollinators
Blooms: Year-round
Fragrance: Mint & floral
Uses: Wildlife
Water Needs: Low
Soil Needs: Improved Drainage & Iron Amending (no phosphorus fertilizers)