{"title":"Desert Landscaping Plants","description":"\u003cdiv title=\"Shop Desert Landscaping Plants \"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlants that live in the desert, including these carefully chosen perennials, are particularly drought resistant\/drought tolerant plants (xeric plants).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"perennial-agave-century-plant-new-mexico","title":"New Mexico Century Plant (Agave)","description":"\u003cp class=\"richp\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18-24\" tall x 24-30\" wide (seed propagated). Native to southeastern New Mexico, this is one of our most cold hardy Agave species. The main rosette of foliage is large, heavily armed with dark burgundy spines and often spouts smaller \"suckers\" around its base. When the plant matures sufficiently to bloom (after many years of slow growth), it sends up a huge 12-15' tall flowering spike that will attract hummingbirds from miles around.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003csub\u003e\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003csup\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cstrike\u003e\u003c\/strike\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 2.5\" Pot","offer_id":50617483755813,"sku":"HC017519","price":15.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/agave-parryi-neomexicana-1.jpg?v=1761077236"},{"product_id":"perennial-coreopsis-sunray","title":"Sunray Coreopsis","description":"\u003cp\u003e24\" tall x 18\" wide (seed propagated). An outstanding variety that blooms continuously all summer with large double golden-yellow flowers. Not picky about its soil, as long as it's well-drained. Keep deadheaded for best flowering. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 5\" Deep Pot","offer_id":50617484443941,"sku":"HC014007","price":10.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/walters-gardens-sunray-coreopsis.jpg?v=1761077237"},{"product_id":"perennial-agave-century-plant-parrys","title":"Parry's Century Plant (Agave)","description":"\u003cp\u003e18\" tall x 18-30\" wide (seed propagated). An incredible selection of Parry's Century Plant, the seed for our crop was collected on a brutally cold, exposed high-altitude plateau (6,800' elevation) south of Flagstaff in Coconino Co., Arizona. The silver-gray plants are growing in a clay-loam soil mixed with black volcanic boulders. Without question, this is one of the largest, most cold-hardy forms of Agave you can grow. Plant in a lean, well-drained soil where it will get plenty of sun and heat. In time, the plant will bloom with a towering 12' tall, flowering candelabra that will attract hummingbirds from miles around.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 2.5\" Pot","offer_id":50617484804389,"sku":"HC013931","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/agave-pari-hero.jpg?v=1761077238"},{"product_id":"perennial-vernonia-ironweed-iron-butterfly","title":"Iron Butterfly Ironweed (Vernonia)","description":"\u003cp\u003e24-36\" x 18-24\" wide. Here is a distinctive, new-to-cultivation native perennial that provides both flower color and foliar texture in the garden. Selected as a more compact version of a little known wildflower species from Arkansas, Iron Butterfly is a densely branched perennial with finely textured, almost thread-like foliage and bright violet-purple flowers capping the stems in late summer-early fall. A rich source of natural nectar, the plant is extremely attractive to butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 5\" Deep Pot","offer_id":50617485525285,"sku":"HC014744","price":15.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/vernonia-lettermanii-iron-butterfly-agastache-aurantiaca-shades-of-orange-2.jpg?v=1761077240"},{"product_id":"perennial-fame-flower-judiths-favorite","title":"Judith's Favorite Fame Flower (Phemeranthus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e10-12\" tall x 15-18\" wide (seed propagated). Originally brought into cultivation by New Mexico landscaper, nurserywoman and author Judith Phillips, this selection of the species is remarkable for its vigor and its fabulously showy display of quarter-sized rose-violet flowers.  It thrives in full sun growing on poor sandy\/rocky soils. Blooming starts in early summer and continues through early fall. The flowers open in the afternoon, so it's always a treat to come home in later afternoon to clouds of its intensely colored flowers dancing in the breeze.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 2.5\" Pot","offer_id":50617486639397,"sku":"HC014739","price":9.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/phemeranthus_calycinum_talinum_judith_s_favorite-cropped-web.jpg?v=1761077241"},{"product_id":"perennial-indian-grass-llano","title":"Llano Indian Grass","description":"\u003cp\u003e5-6' tall x 18\" wide (seed propagated).  Grow 'Llano' for its large mature size,  vigor, and killer blue foliage. In fall, enjoy its showy, bronze-colored seed heads.  Indiangrass foliage is used as larval food by butterflies. Wild turkey and prairie birds eat its seeds and use its foliage for cover. Originally released by New Mexico's Los Lunas USDA-NRCS Plant Materials Center in 1963, it was re-introduced just a few years ago. The original seed collection was made near Clovis, NM.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 5\" Deep Pot","offer_id":50617486967077,"sku":"HC014736","price":15.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/sorghastrum_nutans_llano-1_2.jpg?v=1761077242"},{"product_id":"perennial-salvia-ultra-violet","title":"Ultra Violet Salvia","description":"18-20\" tall x 24-28\" wide. You'll enjoy an ultra garden performance from this new hybrid Salvia selected by Lauren Springer and Scott Ogden. Discovered in their Ft. Collins garden, 'Ultra Violet' is a hummingbird initiated cross between blue flowered Salvia lycioides and rose-pink Salvia greggii. The dark green foliage and copious violet-pink flowers make this plant a standout in the xeriscape. For three years now, the plant has grown beautifully after surviving erratic USDA zone 5b (-10 to -15 ° F) winters. Blooming starts in late July and continues until October frost! Select a hot, full sun location with any lean-loam or clay-loam soil that is well drained. Its aromatic foliage is very rabbit and deer resistant. During fall garden clean-up, wait to cut back the plants until spring for improved cold hardiness.  Once the time is right, shear back by one-third of the plant’s height. Combine it with Hymenoxys acaulis or various Oenothera for a pleasing, xeric combination. Zones 5b-9. (cutting propagated)\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis plant was patented and introduced by Lauren Springer and Scott Ogden, thanks to years of garden development, propagations, and hardiness trials. Lauren selected this cultivar from her Colorado garden and selected the name ‘Ultra Violet’ to distinguish this special cultivar. It became a Plant Select® selection in 2023.","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 5\" Deep Pot","offer_id":50617489064229,"sku":"HC014714","price":9.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/salvia-ultra-violet-over-wall-purple_1.jpg?v=1761077248"},{"product_id":"perennial-salvia-reptans-west-texas-grass","title":"West Texas Grass Salvia","description":"\u003cp\u003e36-48\" tall x 15-18\" wide (seed\/cutting propagated). An amazing native sage originally collected in the Davis Mountains of west Texas by plantsman Pat McNeal. The stiff stems have fine-textured foliage that gives the plant a wonderful grassy appearance. But come late summer, the numerous cobalt blue flowers remind you that it is a very special flowering sage. The foliage is pungently scented and resists browsing animals. Nice with Zauschneria arizonica.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 5\" Deep Pot","offer_id":50617489555749,"sku":"HC014712","price":7.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/salvia-reptans-west-texas-grass-sage-blue-flowers.jpg?v=1761077246"},{"product_id":"perennial-salvia-sylvestris-blue-hill","title":"Blue Hill Salvia","description":"\u003cp\u003e15\" tall x 18\" wide (cutting propagated). This is a knockout performer from Germany, valued for its sturdy, compact stature, summer-long blooming habit and unique, clear blue flowers. Like an unsung hero, 'Blue Hill' blends subtly into your garden bringing out the best in other plants, highlighting the colors of the flowers that surround it. Modest amounts of water and any enriched garden soil keep this plant happy and blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 5\" Deep Pot","offer_id":50617490014501,"sku":"HC014706","price":8.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/walters_gardens_salvia-_blue-hill__cropped.jpg?v=1761077247"},{"product_id":"perennial-ruschia-ice-plant-creeping-shrubby","title":"Creeping Shrubby Ice Plant (Ruschia)","description":"\u003cp\u003e3\" tall x 12\" wide (cutting propagated). This plant will thrill and intrigue rock gardeners, whetting their appetites for the many new cold hardy South African succulents being introduced. Easily grown in a lean, well-drained rock garden soil, the succulent, evergreen stems and leaves form a tight cushion over which hundreds of shimmering fuchsia-pink flowers come into bloom for three to four weeks in late spring through early summer. (Can be planted in zones 7-10 in spring or fall; Plant in spring in zone 6.) \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 2.5\" Pot","offer_id":50617490473253,"sku":"HC014702","price":9.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/ruschia-pulvinaris-pr.jpg?v=1761077247"},{"product_id":"perennial-penstemon-blue-lips","title":"Blue Lips Penstemon","description":"\u003cp\u003e10\" tall x 15-18\" wide. Give your garden a kiss of blue with Penstemon 'Blue Lips'. Discovered by High Country Gardens chief horticulturist David Salman, this showy hybrid Beardtongue is a delight in the late spring garden with its profuse display of bright blue-lipped, lavender throated flowers. After its month-long flowering display, shear off the faded flower spikes to display the plant's attractive blue-gray mat of needle-like evergreen foliage. A cross between two superb wildflower species, \u003cem\u003ePenstemon crandalii\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePenstemon linariodes v. coloradensis\u003c\/em\u003e, 'Blue Lips' a real gem in the Western garden being a showy, long-lived easy-to-grow hybrid wildflower. Plant it in a full sun site in infertile, well-drained soil. Very resistant to browsing rabbits. Cutting propagated. \u003cstrong\u003e2009 Plant of the Year. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 2.5\" Pot","offer_id":50617491849509,"sku":"HC014676","price":11.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/penstemon_blue_lips_78798-4_web.jpg?v=1761077251"},{"product_id":"perennial-penstemon-blue-mist","title":"Blue Mist Penstemon","description":"\u003cp\u003e8\" tall x 8-10\" wide (seed propagated). This beautiful, small growing species is native to the open Ponderosa forests and foothills of eastern CO and WY. The dainty spikes of blue, lavender-throated flowers are held over evergreen rosettes of dark green foliage and are a delight in the late spring garden. Most effective in groups of three or more. Really nice placed alongside yellow-flowered wildflowers like Eriogonum 'Shasta Sulfur'. Plant in lean, well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 2.5\" Pot","offer_id":50617492209957,"sku":"HC014673","price":8.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/penstemon-blue-mist-beardtongue-75795-2.jpg?v=1761077252"},{"product_id":"perennial-penstemon-husker-red","title":"Husker Red Penstemon","description":"\u003cp\u003e28-32\" tall x 15-18\" wide. 'Husker Red's' combination of burgundy foliage and tall spikes of abundant white flowers make this 1996 Perennial Plant of the Year a garden standout. Many nurseries have since propagated the plant from seed (not cuttings) resulting in many 'Husker Red' plants lacking the deeply colored leaves of the original. Not so from us. Our plants are grown from breeder Dale Lindgren's original stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 5\" Deep Pot","offer_id":50617492406565,"sku":"HC014669","price":9.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/husker-red-penstemon-cropped-1.jpg?v=1761077253"},{"product_id":"perennial-oregano-cascading-hopflower","title":"Cascading Hopflower Ornamental Oregano","description":"\u003cem\u003eOriganum libanoticum\u003c\/em\u003e (Hopflower Oregano) is truly a spectacular flowering plant that will generate lots of admiring comments from visitors to your garden. By midsummer, the wiry stems hold hundreds of pendulous paper lantern-like bracts, each adorned with small rose-pink flowers. Use \u003cem\u003eOriganum libanoticum\u003c\/em\u003e on the edges in raised beds or berms where it will show to best advantage. Plant into well-drained soils of moderate fertility (not too much compost). Other small growing plants like Dwarf Blue Lavender, \u003cem\u003eThymus necceffii\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eVeronica incana\u003c\/em\u003e make fine companions. 18\" tall x 18\" wide. (cutting propagated).","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 2.5\" Pot","offer_id":50617494831397,"sku":"HC014656","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/origanum_libanoticum_close-up_of_flwr_cropped.jpg?v=1761077258"},{"product_id":"perennial-evening-primrose-showy-pink","title":"Showy Pink Evening Primrose","description":"\u003cp\u003e10\" tall x 18\" wide (seed propagated). A heat loving plant that thrives in sunny, dry areas along baking south and west facing walls and pavement areas. Spreading rapidly on shallow roots when the hot summer weather arrives, give this beauty plenty of room to grow as it will overrun smaller, less vigorous plants. Preferring unimproved, well-drained soils, this plant requires little extra water once established. Not generally recommended for gardeners living in cold, short season climates.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 5\" Deep Pot","offer_id":50617495224613,"sku":"HC014655","price":11.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/oenothera-speciosa-rosea-close-up.jpg?v=1761077258"},{"product_id":"perennial-mirablis-multiflora-wild-four-oclock","title":"Wild Four O'Clock (Mirabilis)","description":"\u003cp\u003e15-18\" tall x 48-72\" wide (seed propagated). In its full afternoon glory, Wild Four O'clock has few rivals. A mature plant will have hundreds of magenta-pink flowers open at one time! This short grass prairie wildflower is one of our most xeric species with an enormous, deep-growing taproot. Plant it in any soil, even clay, where it will get plenty of sun and heat. Once established, it grows best when given very little extra irrigation. Semi-succulent foliage\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 5\" Deep Pot","offer_id":50617495978277,"sku":"HC014647","price":13.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/mirabilis-multiflora-1.jpg?v=1761077260"},{"product_id":"perennial-linum-blue-flax-spanish","title":"Spanish Blue Flax (Linum)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring the deep blue sky down into your garden with Spanish Blue Flax (Linum narbonense). Native to the foothills and mountains of northern Spain, this wildflower gem is most at home along paths, among rocks and other areas with poor soil. Encourage the plant to re-seed itself and it will gently spread itself into your landscape. Linum narbonense is reported to be a longer-lived perennial than common Linum perenne. 15-18\" x 15-18\" wide. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 2.5\" Pot","offer_id":50617497551141,"sku":"HC014628","price":9.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/linum-narbonense-spanish-blue-flax-2_cropped.jpg?v=1761077262"},{"product_id":"perennial-linum-blue-flax-appar","title":"Appar Blue Flax (Linum)","description":"\u003cem\u003eLinum perenne\u003c\/em\u003e 'Appar' (Blue Flax) is absolutely one of the favorite Western wildflowers for gardens and meadows. Its profuse true blue flowers match the summer sky. 'Appar; Blue Flax was originally collected in the Black Hills of South Dakota and improved through breeding to have outstanding vigor and a long season of bloom. Native to Europe and Asia, Blue Flax has naturalized throughout the United States as it is a strong re-seeder. Extremely cold hardy, this wildflower is also well suited for the colder areas of the Rockies and Great Plains. Seed propagated. 18\" x 18\" wide. \n\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLinum perenne\u003c\/em\u003e 'Appar' (Blue Flax) is absolutely one of the favorite Western wildflowers for gardens and meadows. Its profuse true blue flowers match the summer sky. 'Appar; Blue Flax was originally collected in the Black Hills of South Dakota and improved through breeding to have outstanding vigor and a long season of bloom. Native to Europe and Asia, Blue Flax has naturalized throughout the United States as it is a strong re-seeder. Extremely cold hardy, this wildflower is also well suited for the colder areas of the Rockies and Great Plains. Seed propagated. 18\" x 18\" wide. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 2.5\" Pot","offer_id":50617497944357,"sku":"HC014627","price":6.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/linum-perenne-appar.jpg?v=1761077264"},{"product_id":"perennial-rosmarinus-officinalis-alcalde-cold-hardy","title":"Alcalde Cold Hardy Rosemary","description":"\u003cp\u003e30-36\" x 24-36\" wide (cutting propagated). Alcalde Cold Hardy is very cold hardy, upright growing Rosemary found growing in a northern NM garden where it has withstood years of sub-zero winters and intense, high elevation summer sun. With its pale blue flowers and thick, olive- green leaves, this is a beautiful xeric landscape plant. Brought into cultivation by agronomist Charles Martin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 5\" Deep Pot","offer_id":50617499517221,"sku":"HC014620","price":12.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/rosmarinus-officinalis-alcalde-cold-hardy-close-up-web.jpg?v=1761077268"},{"product_id":"perennial-helichrysum-curry-bush-silver","title":"Silver Curry Bush (Helichrysum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e18-24\" tall x 30-36\" wide. A fabulous, recent introduction to American horticulture, Silver Curry bush hails from the distant and very cold Tian Shan Mountains on the border between Kazakhstan and western China. The fine textured, evergreen foliage is pure white in bright sun;  it’s the plant’s most attractive feature. When brushed, the leaves give off the pleasant scent of curry. The small yellow yarrow-like flowers appear in mid-summer but aren’t very showy. This is a plant that thrives in extreme conditions thriving in hot, dry sites with cold winters. Yet it does extremely well in the mild climate of the Pacific Northwest. A very versatile small shrub! Cut back by a foot every 3 to 4 years to re-invigorate it and give it a compact shape. Low fertility, well-drained soil. Plant with Lavender and Russian sage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 5\" Deep Pot","offer_id":50617501319461,"sku":"HC014588","price":11.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/helichrysum_tianshanicum_cold_hardy_56500_2_cropped.jpg?v=1761077271"},{"product_id":"perennial-gaillardia-arizona-red-shades","title":"Arizona Red Shades Gaillardia","description":"12\" x 12\" wide. A new color companion to the fabulous 'Arizona Sun' Gaillardia, 'Arizona Red Shades' brings gardeners a dwarf, well branched variety that thrives in dry heat. The gorgeous flowers with brick red petals and a darker burgundy cone keep coming all summer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce established, the plants perform best with only occasional deep watering. We recommend this variety as an outstanding, easy-to-grow choice for your hottest, sunniest garden spots.","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 5\" Deep Pot","offer_id":50617502662949,"sku":"HC014578","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/red-shades-gaillardia.jpg?v=1761077273"},{"product_id":"perennial-forestiera-neomexicana-happy-boy","title":"Happy Boy New Mexico Privet","description":"12-18' tall x 12' wide (cutting propagated). A deciduous, native shrub that develops great character with age. It can be grown into a dense hedge or pruned to form a twisting, multi-stemmed small tree. The beautiful whitish bark accentuates the bright yellow fall foliage. Female plants produce considerable quantities of blue-black berries that are eaten by birds. You will need a female and male plant if you wish to get berries: see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/perennial-forestiera-neomexicana-berry-girl\"\u003eForestiera neomexicana 'Berry Girl.'\u003c\/a\u003e A moderate to fast grower in any soil. Although drought tolerant, regular watering will help the plant to thrive and fill out quickly. ","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 5\" Deep Pot","offer_id":50617503056165,"sku":"HC014576","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/forestiera_neomexicana_sq.jpg?v=1761077274"},{"product_id":"perennial-forestiera-neomexicana-berry-girl","title":"Berry Girl New Mexico Privet","description":"12-18' tall x 12' wide (cutting propagated). A deciduous, native shrub that develops great character with age. 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