Norm Schilling, a desert gardener, explores Mojave Bloom Nursery, highlighting plants that add color and texture to winter landscapes.
He discusses the Tangerine Beauty crossvine, which blooms profusely in early spring, and the vigorous Morning Glory vine with purple flowers. Purple lantana, now with more radiant purple flowers, is also mentioned. Variegated lomandra grass and Purple Heart, known for its deep purple foliage, are featured.
Schilling also covers the dwarf Yapón Holly, a dependable small shrub, and Ilex paraguariensis, which yields yerba mate tea. Finally, he praises Artemisia arborescens 'Powis Castle' for its silver-green, finely divided foliage that fills spaces and recovers well after pruning.