Introductions

Rock rose
Second Honeymoon rock rose (Cistus × corbariensis ‘Rencis’) features pure white flowers in spring with colorful white, yellow and green leaves. Second Honeymoon is a distinctive evergreen shrub for use in the landscape or large/mixed containers. It has an upright and mounded habit, and is drought- and heat-tolerant once established. It grows up to 3 feet high with a spread of 4 feet. Plant in a well-drained soil in full sun. It’s hardy to USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

For more:   Ball Ornamentals, www.BallOrnamentals.com.

Kniphofia
Kniphofia ‘Fire Glow’ sets the garden aflame. Gardeners will enjoy an enormous flower display each year from August to frost. This dwarf Kniphofia has large bicolor orange and red flowers on dense 20-inch spikes. It’s great for small-space gardening. It has a fast growth rate and grows best in full sun. It’s hardy in Zones 6-9. Use this drought-tolerant variety in mixed beds or borders, or as an accent plant.

For more:  Terra Nova Nurseries, www.terranovanurseries.com.

Rabbitbrush
Baby blue rabbitbrush (Chrysothamnus [Ericameria] nauseosus var. nauseosus) is a compact, dome-like strain found along the Front Range. It is especially dense and silvery-blue with bright golden flowers in late summer and fall. This indispensible and indestructible native offers multiseason interest, growing 16-28 inches high and 20-30 inches wide. It flowers from September through November. Baby blue rabbitbrush grows best in full sun to part shade in sandy, clay or loam soils. Once established, it will need no additional moisture, but can tolerate moderate water conditions. It’s hardy in Zones 4-9.

For more: Plant Select, www.plantselect.org.