maximilian sunflowers

Maximilian Sunflower: Robust Perennial

Maximilian sunflower is a large, shrub-like perennial with golden daisy-like flowers. It’s easy to grow from seed and is a boon for birds and other wildlife. Here’s everything you need … Read more

pineleaf milkweed

Pineleaf Milkweed: Native Monarch Magnet

Pineleaf milkweed is an attractive, evergreen perennial with pine-like stems that’s an important host plant for monarch and queen butterflies. Here’s everything you need to know about growing this Sonoran … Read more

rock verbena

Moss Verbena: Lacy Low Ground Cover

With fern-like leaves and bright purple flowers, moss verbena makes a delightful, low-maintenance ground cover. Here’s how to grow and care for this South American native. Moss verbena (Glandularia tenera) … Read more

mexican sunflower

Mexican Sunflower: Vibrant Summer Annual

Mexican sunflower is a large, shrub-like annual with eye-popping, red-orange flowers that pollinators can’t resist. It’s easy to grow from seed and makes a delightful addition to desert gardens. Here’s … Read more

rock penstermon

Rock Penstemon: Not the Usual Penstemon

If you’re looking for something a little different from the more commonly grown penstemons, consider rock penstemon. This lovely wildflower is unusual in a number of ways. Here’s everything you … Read more

sandpaper verbena

Sandpaper Verbena: Vivid Ground Cover

With deep green leaves and brilliant purple flowers, sandpaper verbena makes an eye-catching ground cover. Here’s how to grow and care for this South American native. Sandpaper verbena (Verbena rigida) … Read more