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A low growing perennial generally grown as an annual. Grown in full sun to shade, does better in the cooler weather and often goes out of bloom when it gets hot. Look for heat tolerant cultivars. Cut back after first bloom, fertilize and water to maintain flowering in the summer.


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Plants Good For Las Vegas

I have a strip on the west side of my home between the house and the driveway. It is about 2 feet wide and 60' long. I am looking for perennials that will thrive and survive the conditions here. We will water using a drip system or sprinkler hose. We are partial to red, greens and yellow colors. We would consider plants or grasses, and perfer plants that look good year round. The plants can have variuos heights for accent. Do you have recommendations of 6 or 8 types in an area like this?

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Due to the extreme heat in Las Vegas and the location in your garden you are looking plant I would lean toward drought tolerant plants. Here is a list of heat and drought tolerant plants that will work in a Las Vegas garden.
Heat And Drought Tolerant Plants:
Angelita Daisy
Apache Plume
Arizona Rosewood
Blanket Flower 'Gaillardia'
Butterfly Bush
Cape Plumbago 'White'
Cassia (There are a number of verities that can be found in your local nursery)
Chuparosa
Desert Spoon
Emus
Fairy Duster
Germander
Globe Mallow
Indigo Bush
Lantana
Lavender Cotton 'Green'
Mexican Bird of Paradise 'Red'
Mexican Honeysuckle
Ozark Sundrops
Rock Rose 'Purple'
Sage
Salvia
Silver Bush Morning Glory
Tecomas
Yucca (Many to choose from)

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