Germander Sage

~ Spring is one of my favorite seasons, when the yard blooms with beautiful plants and flowers.  I finally found out what the name of this specific plant is, that grows in our backyard.  It is called Germander Sage.  I love the grey-green leaves and the periwinkle blooms that arrive in Spring.

Lantana

 ~ Love the look of any plant or flower that climbs down over a garden wall, fence, or gate.  In this case, pretty, pink lantana hangs delicately over the concrete retainer wall.

Plumbago

~ This is one of two periwinkle plumbago plants in our back garden that thrive very well in this climate.

Rose of Sharon

~ We have two large Rose of Sharon bushes in our side garden.  They really seem to thrive in this desert-like environment and I welcome their beautiful periwinkle blooms each Spring.