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Civano e-Academy
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We are excited to bring you the latest updates and events from Civano Growers. Stay informed about their newest plant introductions, and general know-how from Certified Arborists and garden experts. Join us as we delve into the vibrant world of plants that thrive in the urban southwest and see how Civano Growers is pioneering the future of cultivated native plants.
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Add a Pop of Red: Stoplights Hesperaloe for Dramatic Desert Garden Designs
Stoplights Hesperaloe is a compact red yucca that delivers bold color, low water use, and minimal maintenance for Southwest desert landscapes.
Shawna Coronado
Mar 203 min read
How to Design Butterfly-Friendly Desert Landscapes with Low-Water Plants That Actually Work
Learn how to design butterfly-friendly desert landscapes using low-water plants like milkweed that support pollinators and thrive in Southwest conditions.
Shawna Coronado
Mar 133 min read
Designing with Little Giant Hesperaloe: A Smart Solution for High-Impact, Low-Water Landscapes
Designing with Little Giant Hesperaloe creates bold, low-water landscapes with compact form, minimal maintenance, and strong performance in the Southwest.
Shawna Coronado
Mar 54 min read
Monarch Magnet Asclepias: A Must-Have Pollinator Plant for Desert Gardens
'Monarch Magnet' Asclepias linaria 2.0 PPAF is the drought-tolerant pineleaf milkweed built for professional desert landscapes — and monarchs can't resist it.
Shawna Coronado
Feb 275 min read
How to Plant a Perennial in the Desert Southwest: The Professional's Guide to Getting It Right
Desert perennials fail for one reason: wrong timing and wrong soil prep. This professional guide covers how to plant perennials in the desert Southwest the right way.
Shawna Coronado
Feb 245 min read
An Upright Succulent: How to Landscape with 'Chilly Willy' Pedilanthus Macrocarpus
'Chilly Willy' Pedilanthus macrocarpus is the cold-hardiest lady slipper plant available — a sculptural upright succulent built for professional desert landscape design.
Shawna Coronado
Feb 135 min read
Lush, Tough, and Unstoppable: Why Leucophyllum Zygophyllum Laredo Should Be Your Landscape Star
Leucophyllum Zygophyllum Laredo delivers dense form, drought tolerance, and season-long purple blooms — the dependable low-water shrub for Southwest landscape pros.
Shawna Coronado
Feb 63 min read
Designing with Leucophyllum ‘Little Lynn’
Learn how designing with Little Lynn Texas sage adds drought-tolerant structure, lavender blooms, and low-maintenance beauty to desert landscapes.
Shawna Coronado
Jan 313 min read
Timeless Elegance: Why 'Joan Lionetti' Oak Belongs in Your Desert Landscape Design
Joan Lionetti Oak (Quercus virginiana x fusiformis) offers exceptional shade, drought tolerance, and year-round foliage for desert landscape designs in Arizona and the Southwest.
Shawna Coronado
Jan 274 min read
Hesperaloe parviflora ‘Little Miss Sunshine’: A Versatile Accent for Desert Landscapes
Explore Hesperaloe parviflora Little Miss Sunshine and learn how this drought-tolerant beauty elevates desert landscapes with long-lasting color and texture.
Shawna Coronado
Jan 243 min read
When to Use ‘Sweet Bubba’ Seedless Desert Willow in a Landscape Design
Seedless desert trees for landscapes like ‘Sweet Bubba’ Desert Willow reduce mess, save water, and improve long-term performance in Southwest designs.
Shawna Coronado
Jan 204 min read
Grow with 'Bubba Jones' Desert Willow: A Stunning Flowering Tree for Southwest Landscapes
Learn how Bubba Jones Desert Willow delivers stunning color, pollinator support, and low-maintenance performance in Southwest landscapes.
Shawna Coronado
Jan 153 min read
Mexicali Rose (Calliandra californica): A Wildlife-Friendly Flowering Shrub for Desert Landscapes
Mexicali Rose (Calliandra californica) is a wildlife-friendly flowering shrub ideal for low-water desert landscapes in Arizona and the Southwest.
Shawna Coronado
Jan 124 min read
Best Texas Sage: A Guide to Leucophyllum Shrubs for Landscape Professionals
Explore the best Texas sage shrubs, planting tips, and landscape uses to boost water efficiency and long-term performance in arid climates.
Shawna Coronado
Jan 105 min read
3 Best Shrubs for the Desert Southwest
Explore the best shrubs for the desert Southwest that thrive in heat and drought while attracting pollinators and adding long-lasting landscape value.
Shawna Coronado
Jan 83 min read
Yellow Flowering Shrubs: Add ‘Butterbloom’ Ericameria laricifolia to Your Desert Landscape Designs
Discover top yellow flowering shrubs for desert landscapes that provide long-lasting color, low water needs, and wildlife benefits for professional designs.
Shawna Coronado
Jan 53 min read
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