Can you identify these New Mexico Plants?
bellanbo
10 years ago
These two very hardy plants seem to stay green no matter how cold or dry it gets. We are in Northern New Mexico at around 8000 feet and it would be a great overall ground cover if we can identify and purchase more seed. Can you help?
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