Aristolochia watsonii Cuphea in the drylands of the

in the drylands of the Texas Hill Country

they are great hosts for butterflies

If using wild gingers for gardening isn't enough

Patrinia scabiosifolia will even reseed to create some truly special combinations

The flowers are highly visited by hummingbirds

Aristolochia watsonii Cuphea in the drylands of theAristolochia watsonii is a fascinating North American native Dutchman's pipe, hailing from dry, hot, rocky slopes in Arizona, New Mexico, and into northern Mexico. The long, hastate leaves clothe the wiry prostrate stems that expand out to 3'. When grown in sun, the foliage is a lovely bronze purple, turning green in shade. Starting in summer, the small bronze bong shaped flowers occur in the leaf axils. Watson's Dutchman's pipe is loved by both rock