Tuesday, March 13, 2007

Color!

If you're like me, you're ready to see some color in your yard! The little crocus with their gentle yellow and purple flowers poking through brownish grass and tiny snow piles are certainly a welcome site, but the vibrant red of tulips and mexican sage will tell us that spring is really here.

MEXICAN SAGE
Height: 35-40”Width: 20-30"Blooms: August to October.Sun: Full sun to partial shade.Soil Moisture: Moderate.Hardiness: USDA zones 5b-10 (up to 5,500').Culture: Performs best in loamy soils.Year Introduced/Recommended: 2007
Description
Brilliant cardinal-red spires in late summer and fall attract hummingbirds. It has proven hardy under protected conditions in Denver over the last 5 years. Perennial.

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