Bottlebrush Plant

I like different.  The bottlebrush plant's blooms are cool looking.  It's a desert plant that is perennial.  It's supposed to be hardy, low care, relatively drought resistant, easy to find and cheap to buy.  All of which is a plus in my gardening budget.

They like full sun and though they are drought resistant, they need a water source.  It's not a fast grower, which I'm grateful for... because these things can get really big.  I'll have to buy some shears to keep it in line once it starts to get tall.

The bottlebrush will attract nectar feeders, like hummingbirds :)

(I mention this plant right after the rose garden, because it's planted next to the rose garden.)