Trumpet Creeper: Resilient, Flamboyant Vine
Vivid orange trumpet-shaped flowers and bright green leaves make trumpet creeper an eye-catcher, especially when in bloom. It’s native to the central and eastern US, but is also at home … Read more
Giant Hesperaloe: Commanding Specimen Plant
Giant hesperaloe is an outstanding accent plant that commands your attention. It lives up to its name, since everything about this plant is BIG. Here’s everything you need to know … Read more
‘Little Lynn’: Compact, Prolific Texas Ranger
‘Little Lynn’ is unique among the Texas rangers. It stays compact, requires little-to-no pruning, and blooms prolifically throughout the summer, regardless of rain or humidity. Here’s everything you need to … Read more
Ironwood: Tough, Lovely Keystone Tree
Ironwood is a tree that’s as tough as its name implies. It’s an important Sonoran Desert “keystone species” that also makes a beautiful landscape tree, especially when in bloom. Learn … Read more
Heat Wave Survival Tips for Desert Gardens
Extreme heat, sun, and wind are to be expected during the summer in the desert southwest. But sometimes, we experience even “worse than usual” conditions that further stress already stressed … Read more
Lemon Bottlebrush: Cascades of Crimson
Lemon bottlebrush is an exceptionally beautiful plant that positively drips with distinctive red flowers that look like bottlebrushes. It can be grown here, but it’s not ideally suited to grow … Read more
Arizona Poppy: Mid-Summer Treat
Arizona poppy is a cheery wildflower that comes to life with the monsoon rains. They are always a treat to behold mid-summer, since most desert wildflowers bloom in the spring. … Read more
Yuca Vine: Little-Known Gem
If you’re looking for a low maintenance desert vine that stays a manageable size without a lot of pruning, consider yuca vine. This Sonoran Desert native is not well known … Read more
9 Reasons Desert Plants Love the Rain
We’ve all noticed that after a rain, plants perk up. They look greener and brighter. They suddenly put out new growth and flowers, even though they were regularly watered with … Read more
Chuparosa: Ultimate Hummingbird Shrub
If want to attract hummingbirds into your yard, chuparosa is a “must have” shrub to consider. It’s so good at attracting hummingbirds that its name means “hummingbird” in Spanish. Here’s … Read more
Bear Grass: Big & Bold (but not a “grass”)
Bear grass is a big, bold grass-like succulent that makes a statement in any garden. It’s as tough as it is beautiful. Here’s everything you need to know about planting … Read more
Ocotillo: Unique Desert Survivor
Ocotillo is a stunning specimen plant that’s uniquely suited to survive harsh desert conditions. It’s a beautiful hummingbird magnet when in bloom, but its attractiveness changes with the weather. Here’s … Read more