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61. Orange Lantana LANTANA camara
Evergreen perennial in warm climates, tolerant of poor soil, part or full sun, moderate water, foliage damaged at 28 degrees F. but recovers quickly. Shrub not trailing, grows to 4 ft. high.
MAP Location: Growing in islands around small parking lots east and west sides of library.
62. Trailing Indigo Bush DALEA greggii
Native to the Chihuahaun desert, trailing and mounding evergreen ground cover, can spread 6 ft. in diameter, roots from stems as it spreads, gray leaves, clusters of tiny purple flowers in spring, tolerant of poor soil but needs good drainage, light shade to full or reflected sun, drought resistant but needs some irrigation to encourage growth and spreading, hardy to cold.
Location: Growing in islands around small parking lots east and west sides of library.
63. Sweet Acacia ACACIA farnesiana
Evergreen to partly deciduous, can be shrub or small tree 15 to 20 ft. high, yellow fragrant puffball flowers in late fall, tolerates poor and alkaline soils, part, full or reflected sun, loves heat, moderate or ample water for faster growth, foliage is damaged at 20 degrees F.
Location: Entrances to south parking lots and north parking lots.
64. Palo Brea CERCIDIUM praecox
Medium sized deciduous tree, 20 to 25 ft. high, bark is green, colorful yellow flowers in early spring, deep irrigation, full sun, sandy soil is best, good tree for this area.
MAP Location: East and west parking lots south of the library.
65. Ground Bush Morning Glory CONVOLVULUS cneorum
Evergreen perennial, silver leaves with white flowers, mounding growth habit, hardy to cold, can struggle in heat if nights are hot, tolerant of poor soil, part, full or reflected sun, moderate to little water.
Location: East side of library receiving area.
66. Mexican Bird of Paradise CAESALPINIA pulcherrima
Can be evergreen in warm climates, summer bloomer with brilliant orange-red and yellow flower clusters and lush green, ferny foliage. Thrives in heat, full sun, tolerant of wide range of soils, moderate to ample water when blooming, occasional during dormant season. Freezes around 30 degrees F.
Location: East side of library receiving area.
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