Plant List


Foeniculum vulgare

Common Name: Florence Fennel
Water Needs: Moderate Water

Ideal Sun Conditions: Full Sun

Mature Height: 48"
Mature Width: 24"
Description:

Looks a lot like dill. I plant it for another butterfly attractant. Caterpillars feed on leaves.


Foeniculum vulgare

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Common Name: Smokey Fennel
Bloom Color: Green
Water Needs: Moderate Water

Ideal Sun Conditions: Full Sun

Mature Height: 48"
Mature Width: 24"
Description:

Very nice, chocolate green, ferny foliage. It is nice for another color variation in the garden. Should feed caterpillars.


Foresteria neomexicana

Common Name: New Mexico Privet
Water Needs: Little Water

Ideal Sun Conditions: Full Sun Part-Shade

Mature Height: 20'
Mature Width: 12'
Description:

Deciduos shrub/multi-trunked small tree if shaped. Yellow fall color, fast growth with water& N when young, regular deep watering.


Garden Notes: New Mexico Privet is a nice, drought tolerant shrub. Occasional water can help appearance, but is rarely a necessity. It is one of those plants that will survive, looking nice all the while with little additional water. With little additional water it stays smaller.