Shrubs and Groundcovers C-D
From a design perspective, shrubs and ground covers are the walls and boundaries of the yard. But they can also be focal points.
From a wildlife perspective, they provide habitat. They also hold organic debris to the ground which enriches the soil as they grow. Most of these plants will service wildlife in other ways too—as nectar plants, larval host plants, and more.
When selecting plants, pay attention to the eventual dimensions, cold hardiness, and other needs the plant has, so that you are putting the right plant in the right place.

Bird of Paradise (Caesalpinia pulcherrima)

Baja Fairy Duster (Calliandra callifornica)

Desert Fairy Duster (Calliandra eriophylla)

The Wrightworts (Carlowrightia spp)

Crucifixion Thorn (Castela emoryi)

Desert Hackberry (Celtis pallida)

Buckbrushes, The Genus Ceanothus

Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis)

Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus spp)

Fernbush (Chamaebatiaria millefolium)

Damianita (Chrysactinia mexicana)

Bush Verbena (Citharexylum flabellifolium)

Bladderpod (Cleomella arborea)

The Genus Condalia, Snakewood

Desert Lavender (Condea emoryi)

Little Leaf Cordia (Cordia parviflora)

Piojito (Coulteria pumila)

Anil Falso (Coursetia caribaea)

Rosary Babybonnets (Coursetia glandulosa)

Prairie Clovers and Indigo Bushes, The Genus Dalea

Arizona Lacepod (Dermatophyllum arizonicum)

Texas Mountain Laurel (Dermatophyllum secundiflorum)

Texas Persimmon (Diospyros texana)
