Dye Plant Drought Tolerant Plant For Sale In Berkeley

The leaves are of two types; sharp, spreading needle-like juvenile leaves 5–10 cm (2.0–3.9 in) long, and tightly adpressed scale-like adult leaves 2–4 mm (0.079–0.16 in) long; they are arranged in opposite decussate pairs or occasionally whorls...

* Dracaena draco is a monocot with a tree-like growth habit currently placed in the asparagus family (Asparagaceae, subfamily Nolinoidae).When young it has a single stem. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

They are also medicinal. * Humulus lupulus (common hop or hop) is a species of flowering plant in the Cannabaceae family, native to Europe, western Asia and North America. * The dried flowering heads of female plants are used as a flavouring and preservative...

The fruits are capsules 1 to 3 centimeters long and containing black seed. It is generally yellow or yellow-green with bulbous yellow flowers. Plant out in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts, and give some protection from the...

* Ephedra nevadensis ( Nevada ephedra ) is a species of Ephedra native to dry areas of western North America. * The stems of most members of this genus contain the alkaloid ephedrine and are valuable in the treatment of asthma and many other complaints...

It grows at moderate altitudes of 1,300-2,600 m, on dry soils, often together with Pinus monophylla . The wax can be used to make aromatic candles. It is native to the southwestern United States , in Utah , Nevada , Arizona , western New Mexico , western...

Prune in early spring. Blooms on new growth. * Garden Uses Mass or group in the shrub border or native plant garden. * Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade.

* This is one of our most popular bonsai seeds. * Pinus longaeva , the Great Basin Bristlecone Pine , is a long-living species of tree found in the higher mountains of the southwest United States .

* It is widely planted for timber in its native area, being one of the most important trees in forestry in Algeria and Morocco. * It is a popular ornamental tree , extensively planted in parks and gardens in hot dry areas such as southern California.

* A hardy perennial with gray or blue-gray rather frilly leaves, extremely fragrant (although many dislike the pungent scent); woody base; causes dermatitis in some people, for dry sunny places; also used medicinally and as a condiment; inconspicuous...

* The blue flowers and on occasion white flowers are bonnet shaped. The seed can be slow to germinate. * In traditional herbalism columbine was considered sacred to Venus; carrying a posy of it was said arouse the affections of a loved one.

It bears large elegant flowers of various colours: red, white, striped or blue. * A good border plant with white or pinkish flowers on a vertical stalk; a long-lived plant, makes a substantial clump in the garden.

* Mirbelia is a plant genus belonging to the Fabaceae family. It is endemic to Australia, occurring in every mainland state except South Australia.

* Crotalarias are grown in the tropics as green manure cover crops due to their nitrogen fixing capabilities and drought tolerance. * They are occationally grown as ornamentals for their yellow flowers and interesting rattling seed pods.

The leaves are of two types; sharp, spreading needle-like juvenile leaves 5–10 cm (2.0–3.9 in) long, and tightly adpressed scale-like adult leaves 2–4 mm (0.079–0.16 in) long; they are arranged in opposite decussate pairs or occasionally whorls...

The seeds have a fleshy organ called an elaiosome that attracts ants. Caution is advised. * Bloodroot ( Sanguinaria canadensis ) is a perennial , herbaceous flowering plant native to eastern North America from Nova Scotia , Canada southward to Florida...

It is drought-tolerant and grows on dry, rocky soil. Muricata has been used in plantations with resultant growth rates higher than in the wild . * The Bishop Pine ( Pinus muricata ) is a pine with a very restricted range: mostly California , USA , including...

In form they are very simple, a long oval terminating in a slender point. * Before the invention of barbed wire in the 1880's, the Osage Orange was planted in hedges to contain farm animals.

Thrives in a bog garden. * Iris foetidissima ( Stinking Iris , Gladdon , Gladwin Iris , Roast-beef Plant , Stinking Gladwin ), is a species of Iris found in open woodland, hedgebanks and sea-cliffs.

* Penstemon grandiflorus is a perennial plant of the genus Penstemon. * A very ornamental plant! * Succeeds in ordinary rich garden soils so long as they are well-drained. * A decoction of the leaves has been used in the treatment of chills and fevers.

* The active compound is 3,4,5-trimethoxyphenethylamine or mescaline which was reported at a concentration of 1.2% in the dried cactus. * Peruvian Torch ( Trichocereus peruvianus ) is found high in the Andean mountain deserts of Peru and Ecuador and is...

It bears large elegant flowers of various colours: red, white, striped or blue. * A good border plant with white or pinkish flowers on a vertical stalk; a long-lived plant, makes a substantial clump in the garden.

* This species grows up to 50 feet, and has yellow flowers. * Sun- and drought-tolerant. Mediterranean and Asia Minor.

* It is widely planted for timber in its native area, being one of the most important trees in forestry in Algeria and Morocco. * It is a popular ornamental tree , extensively planted in parks and gardens in hot dry areas such as southern California.

The plants are very cold tolerant, but they can be damaged when dormant if the soil is too moist. Grows well in heavy clay soils. A very ornamental plant. * Iris sibirica , the Siberian Iris , is a flowering plant in the genus Iris , native to eastern...

It has been introduced in New Zealand near sea level and has done well. * Thin 8" needles; 4" cones; native to Mexico. * Smooth-bark Mexican Pine ( Pinus pseudostrobus ), ( Chamite and Pacingo ) distinctive names in Spanish, tree endemic to Mexico , 8...

* Native birds such as Gila woodpeckers, purple martins, house finches, and gilded flickers live inside holes in saguaros. They continue to produce nectar after sunrise. * The saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) is an arborescent (tree-like) cactus species in...