Add some whitish-grey drama to your garden with Snowflake Dusty Miller (Centaurea ragusina)! This stunning plant looks like it sprinkled a little snow right into your landscape—without the cold weather. With its soft, velvety white leaves forming broad rosettes that resemble a snowflake, this beauty stays compact—under 1 foot tall and about 2 feet wide. No leggy growth here! 🌿 🌼 Bonus: In the summertime, it surprises you with cheerful yellow flowers. Tough as they come, it thrives in full sun, tolerates drought, and handles temperatures from -10° to 120°. From deserts to mountains, this plant brings the chill factor in the hottest way! Perfect for borders, rock gardens, or just adding a pop of icy contrast to your landscape design. Click here to watch our YouTube video! 👉 Give your garden a frosty glow with Snowflake Dusty Miller—your plants may just get jealous!

Meet Aloe tongaensis ‘Neanderthaloe’ —or as Tom calls it, “The poor man’s Joshua Tree!” This striking aloe gives you the same bold, desert-inspired look as the Joshua Tree but grows much faster and is far more cost-efficient. In this video, we’ll show you why Neanderthaloe is such a standout in any landscape: ✅ Unique tree-like form ✅ Fast-growing compared to Joshua Trees ✅ More cost-efficient than Joshua Trees ✅ Perfect for adding dramatic, architectural interest ✅ Easy to care for and waterwise! ✨ Come see Aloe tongaensis ‘Neanderthaloe’ in person at Waterwise Botanicals and bring home a piece of desert beauty without the wait! Open to the public- 7 days a week! Always free admission and free parking! Click the image above or click here to watch our full YouTube video! 📍 Visit us: 32151 Old Hwy395 Bonsall, CA 92003 Open to the public, 7 days a week! Always Free admission and free parking!

Learn how to prune Salvia greggii (Autumn Sage). Tips on cutting back, fertilizing & care. Explore Waterwise Botanicals gardens—open daily & free!

Opuntia Ellisiana, the thornless prickly pear cactus—edible, cold-hardy, and fire-resistant. Visit Waterwise Botanicals, open daily with free admission.

Penstemon Mountain Bells (Dwarf Red) is a California native perennial with bright red blooms that attract butterflies & hummingbirds nearly year-round.

👻 Meet Calocephalus brownii (aka White Wire), the plant that’s giving us all the spooky chic vibes here at Waterwise Botanicals! With its ghostly silver stems and tangled, wiry shape, it looks like something straight out of a haunted garden. Perfect for adding a touch of haunting beauty to your landscape, porch pots, or fall displays. Watch our YouTube video HERE! 🌿 Plant Details: Common Name: White Wire, Silver Bush, Cushion Bush Botanical Name: Calocephalus brownii Native to: Coastal Australia Foliage: Striking silver-gray, wiry stems with a sculptural look Height/Width: About 12–24 inches tall and wide Blooms: Tiny yellow button flowers in summer 💧 Care Tips: Light: Full sun to partial shade Water: Drought-tolerant once established, but appreciates occasional deep watering Soil: Well-draining soil is a must Climate: Great for coastal gardens (tolerates salty air!) Bonus: Low-maintenance and deer-resistant 🎃 Fun Fact: Calocephalus brownii’s ghostly look makes it a popular choice for Halloween décor and fall planters. Pair it with dark foliage plants or vibrant blooms for a striking contrast! We are located at: 32151 Old Hwy395 Bonsall CA 92003 Google our location HERE We are open to the public Monday-Saturday 8am-5pm and Sundays 9am-2pm. Always free admission and free parking! Find this plant and more hauntingly beautiful selections at Waterwise Botanicals .

Discover Agapanthus Thundercloud at Waterwise Botanicals – a rare agapanthus with cobalt blue flowers on tall stems. Thrives in shade to partial shade with regular watering, adding bold, dramatic color to your garden or landscape.

Cuphea plants bring nonstop color and charm to your garden with vibrant tubular blooms in shades of purple, pink, orange, and red. Loved by hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, these hardy, low-maintenance perennials thrive in full sun and well-draining soil. Visit Waterwise Botanicals in Bonsall, CA to explore Cuphea

Learn to Plant Like a Pro – Even in Small Spaces! Discover how to create beautiful, Waterwise succulent arrangements with our step-by-step Planting Pottery Demonstration series on YouTube. 🌿 Whether you're working with a tiny patio or a cozy garden nook, these videos are packed with tips on planting, design, and maintenance. 🎥 Watch Now: 👉 Part 1: How to Plant in Small Spaces 👉 Part 2: Pottery Maintenance & Upkeep Tips Subscribe to our YouTube channel @WaterwiseBotanicals for more gardening inspiration!

A fun list of 12 compiled truths observed by Jackie Jesch of Waterwise Botanicals located in Bonsall, CA. We can all be a little more like succulents.

Gardening tips for attracting Honey Bees to your garden.

23 Plants to Attract Hummingbirds to Your Garden. #WaterWiseBotanicals