Common name: Red Star Texas or Autumn Sage
Botanical name: Salvia greggii 'Red Star'

This shrub will grow 1'-4' tall and wide. It has glossy green leaves with red flowers that bloom from spring through fall. It prefers well draining soil with regular watering although it will take drought conditions. It will become leggy looking. Prune spent flowers to encourage more blooming.

Common name: Australian Dracaena
Botanical name: Cordyline australis

Cordyline australis is an evergreen tree that slowly grows to 25' tall. Leaves are long, sword shaped and light green. White fragrant flowers bloom in summer. Small blue berries appear in fall. It likes full sun and is very tolerant of heat, drought, wind and coastal conditions. It will live in any type of soil that is well drained. It may develop one or multiple trunks which are dark gray and furrowed. It is considered invasive in some areas.

Common name: Euryops
Botanical name: Euryops pectinatus

This dependable shrub with bright yellow, daisy-like flowers, blooms almost year-round. Its leaves are grey-green in color and divided. This shrub can reach 6' tall and wide. It is very hardy and does well in full sun and well draining soil. When established, it is drought tolerant. Prune when flowers start to fade. The branches are wonderful in flower arrangements. This shrub tends to show its branches at the bottom so plant something low growing like Basket of Gold alyssum.

Common name: Evergreen Fountain Grass
Botanical name: Pennisetum 'Fairy Tails'

Evergreen Fountain Grass is a long lasting 2-3ft flowering fountain grass that is a real performer. Introduced by John Greenlee in 2001. With blooms it reached up to about 4 ft. in height. The blooms are off white and last all spring and summer. Plant in full sun. Hardy and evergreen to 20-25° F. Can be left alone or cut back in winter to improve the look of the newly emerging foliage.