Globe Mallow: A Rainbow of Options
Globe mallow is a super-resilient shrub that comes in a rainbow assortment of colors. Here’s everything you need to know about planting and caring for this southwest desert native. Globe … Read more
Native Plants
Native plants offer many benefits. Since they evolved to grow in harsh desert conditions, they usually perform better with less care and are friendlier to wildlife. Plants included here have natural ranges that include the Sonoran, Mojave, and/or Chihuahuan Deserts, or that are native to states of the southwest. (We’ve also included a few hybrids or cultivars of native plants.)
Fairy Duster: Explosion of Pink
Fairy duster is a lacy, semi-evergreen shrub that bursts into bloom with an explosion of dainty pink flowers. It’s hard to believe a shrub this delicate-looking is actually native to … Read more
Desert Milkweed: Native Butterfly Magnet
Desert milkweed is an attractive, succulent-looking native perennial that’s an important host plant for butterflies. Here’s everything you need to know about planting and taking care of this southwest desert … Read more
Desert Bluebells: Dazzling Native Wildflower
Desert bluebell is an unmistakable, vivid blue wildflower. Once established in your garden, this eye-catching annual will come back year after year. Here’s everything you need to know about growing … Read more
Parry’s Penstemon: Harbinger of Spring
Parry’s penstemon is a tall, pink knockout of a wildflower that reliably blooms every spring. Here’s everything you need to know about growing and caring for this gorgeous Sonoran Desert … Read more
Firecracker Penstemon: Vibrant, Adaptable Wildflower
Firecracker penstemon is a perennial wildflower that grows throughout much of the Western US. When in bloom, its vivid firecracker red flowers are eye-catchers. Here’s everything you need to know … Read more
Arizona Milkweed: Riparian Butterfly Magnet
Arizona milkweed is an attractive, native perennial with fern-like leaves that’s an important host plant for queen and monarch butterflies. Here’s everything you need to know about planting and taking … Read more
Baja Fairy Duster: Charming Nonstop Bloomer
Baja fairy duster is an attractive evergreen shrub that’s adorned with charming red flowers that hummingbirds love. Here’s everything you need to know about planting and caring for this Sonoran … Read more
Mexican Fence Post: Stunning Cactus Makes a Statement
Mexican fence post cactus is a stunning columnar cactus that can make a real statement in any desert garden. It grows straight and tall, and it’s easy to see why … Read more