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Drought Tolerant and Beautiful: Mexican Honeysuckle

Plants that stay green all winter while also producing flowers are somewhat rare in the Southwest, which is why Mexican honeysuckle (Justicia spicigera) is one of my favorite additions in landscapes I design as well as in my own garden.

Mexican Honeysuckle

Mexican Honeysuckle

Orange, tubular flowers appear throughout the year, with the heaviest bloom occurring in spring.

Mexican Honeysuckle

Hummingbirds find their flowers irresistible.

Mexican Honeysuckle

The lime-green foliage looks great year-round and this small shrub thrives in light, filtered shade.  

For more information on this latest drought-tolerant and beautiful plant, including what plants to pair it with, check out my latest article for Houzz.

Great Design Plant: Justicia Spicigera Brings In the Hummingbirds

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Favorite Flower Photos: Day 3 – Orange Beauty

Do you like orange flowers?

I do.

Orange Jubilee (Tecoma x 'Orange Jubilee')

Orange Jubilee (Tecoma x ‘Orange Jubilee’) 

Which is why I have the orange flowering beauty in my garden.

Clusters of orange, tubular flowers hang from this large shrub from spring through fall, making the hummingbirds in my garden very happy.

Learn more about this beautiful shrub and how to grow it in your garden, here.