Xylorhiza orcuttii - Orcutt's Woody Aster (Plant) kelly malka A beautiful flowering shrub for

A beautiful flowering shrub for hot inland and desert gardens

But it goes much further-it also tells the reader how to prepare

containers or in borders near lawns

Seeing that California's rich native flora was quickly disappearing

expected elsewhere

Xylorhiza orcuttii - Orcutt's Woody Aster (Plant) kelly malka A beautiful flowering shrub forThis dainty but tough desert perennial would be a nice addition to a dry rock garden. Native to the low desert, it will tolerate extreme heat and drought. Flowers are pale lavender with yellow centers. Plant Characteristics Family Name Asteraceae Species Name Xylorhiza orcuttii Common Name Orcutt's Woody Aster Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Purple, Violet,