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Saturday, January 10, 2009

old world plants in a new world desert garden



during our cooler months, here in our New World Sonoran desert, we can add other low water use plants from the deserts and arid lands of the Old World.












I have a few aloe species that start to bloom in the Fall. I also
have a large aloe specie
that is just now sending up it's inflorescence.









I also have brought a beautiful little bulb into my garden for it's winter bloom - Moraea polystachya. The plant has a nice grassy leaf yet needs to be placed in an area that does not receive too much water because the bulb can become spread rapidly and become invasive - a flower box or smaller area will contain it as well. The seeds disperse but not very far. My bulbs are planted in part shade, rocky sandy soil in areas that get mostly just rain water. I think in rich soil and with water this bulb could be a pest.



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arizona desert native, landscape designer, certified desert landscaper, master gardener, master watershed steward. passionate about sonoran desert natives. favorite designs have been for small spaces with water harvesting. i am exploring designing prints for sustainable fabrics, becoming a gardening coach and/or desert plant herbalist.