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Wildflower Program at DC Ranch The Wildflower Program at DC Ranch is one of the hallmarks of DC Ranch’s unique desert character. Each spring, residents enjoy displays of wildflowers that have been carefully planted and cared for by the landscape team. The Wildflower Program, planned and implemented under the Developer Agreement with the City of Scottsdale more than 20 years ago, is a way to celebrate the unique desert setting. It has also become one of the largest native wildflower displays in Arizona. Wildflower Mix % Each year, a special mix of wildflowers is created. Look for this symbol to see what percentage of the mix each type of wildflower makes up. Images may not be reproduced without permission. 1% Desert Marigold | Baileya multiradiata Showy desert marigold is a 12-18 in., mound-shaped biennial or short-lived perennial. The flowers, which occur sporadically over a long bloom period, turn papery with age. The name Marigold, given to several species of Asteraceae with sunny yellow or orange flowers, comes from “Mary’s Gold,” in honor of the Virgin.
8% Plains Coreopsis | Coreopsis tinctoria Numerous smooth, slightly angled branches bearing showy, daisy-like flower heads with yellow rays surrounding a reddish-purple central disk. This prevailingly western annual has escaped from cultivation in the East. Because of its showiness, the flower is cultivated extensively, hence its common name. 5% Desert Senna | Cassia covesii In the United States Senna covesii is found in AZ, CA and NM. In Arizona it is found almost state-wide with few or no records in the northeast part of the state. Its flowers attract Carpenter Bees and Bumblebees. Sulphur Butterflies use the plant as a larval food source. 8% Cosmos | Cosmos bipinnatus Warm weather annual that is easily grown in average, well-drained soils in full sun. Cosmos bipinnatus, commonly just called cosmos, is native to Mexico. It is a popular, low-maintenance, late-blooming, showy annual that typically grows 2-4’ tall on erect stems clad with pinnatisect, medium green leaves that are deeply cut into threadlike segments. 5% Sulphur Cosmos | Cosmos sulphurascens Klondike Cosmos have golden-yellow or orange flowers and can grow up to 6 feet. When the spring-planted cosmos appears to have an abundance of dried seed, do not remove the plants. Encourage re-bloom by cutting the plants back to 12 to 18 inches high.
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