Common name: Pearl Bluebush
Botanical name: Maireana sedifolia

Pearl Bluebush is a mounding succulent to 3' x 3' The foliage on this plant is blue-gray to white, and consists of masses of succulent, oblong leaves packed tightly together. Flowers are brown to tan and inconspicuous. Plants will tolerate poor or alkaline soils, as long as drainage is provided. Does well in full sun to partial shade. Native to Australia.

Common name: Cascalote
Botanical name: Caesalpinia cacalaco

Small tree or large shrub to about 15' x15'. Branches are armed with medium thorns. These plants will bloom profusely between winter & spring with showy yellow flowers on dense spikes, depending on the coldness of winter. Seed pods are reddish & attractive. Native to Mexico.