Southwest Plant of the Month-Wild Zinnia

Southwest Plant of the Month-Wild Zinnia

Southwest Plant of the Month-Wild Zinnia  Wild zinnias growing in profusion near the Sandia Mountains east of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Photo by Charlie McDonald. Native plants of the Southwest must withstand temperature variance, drought and high winds throughout the...
Bearded Iris

Bearded Iris

Bearded Iris by Jan Koehler, SCMG Intern Scientific Name: Iris germanica Other Common Name: Bearded iris, German iris Type: Perennial Family: Iridaceae Native Range: Eastern Mediterranean Zone:  3-10 Height: varies with cultivar; less than 8” to 48” Bloom Time:...