MAUREEN GILMER
Photos: Indigos and smoke trees in the desert
Maureen Gilmer
Special to The Desert Sun
Leucophyllum candidum, or 'Thunder Cloud,' blends near white foliage with indigo blue flowers over a long bloom season.
Maureen Gilmer/Special To The Desert Sun
The color of the smoke tree and indigo bush flowers are identical but one blooms in spring and the other in summer.
Maureen Gilmer/Special To The Desert Sun
Leucophyllum candidum, or 'Thunder Cloud,' blends near white foliage with indigo blue flowers over a long bloom season.
Maureen Gilmer/Special To The Desert Sun
Psorothamnus arboreus, the desert indigo bush in spring bloom.
Maureen Gilmer/Special To The Desert Sun
A close up of the indigo bush flower with orange anthers visible amidst petals.
Maureen Gilmer/Special To The Desert Sun