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Gardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Beavertail Prickly Pear Wows With Color
The dazzling magenta flowers of this cactus will snag your heart — just beware the bristles that can stick in your skin
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Feed Wildlife With Flowering Currant
Blossoms and berries make this plant irresistible to birds, bees and other critters — and a treat for the eyes too
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: California Buckwheat Pleases Pollinators
Beneficial insects go wild for this drought-tolerant plant’s summer flowers, while seed heads feed critters foraging in the cold
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Beloperone Brightens Casual Desert Gardens
Hummingbirds feast on its red or yellow flowers, and its drought tolerance and low maintenance will satisfy your need for ease
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Little Heath Andromeda Brings 4-Season Color
Rosiness in the cool months and fragrant white flowers in spring help make this shrub a winner — and hummingbirds love it too
Full StoryShrubsGreat Design Plant: Baja Fairy Duster, a Scarlet Stunner
Bright red puffball flowers are the main attraction here; consider the minimal care a bonus
Full StoryFlowersRudbeckia Mania: Go Beyond Black-Eyed Susan in the Garden
Branch out from typical nursery fare, with lesser-known Rudbeckia species that have delightfully unexpected features
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Sunrose Dazzles on Dry Slopes
Abundant blooms and attractive foliage make this plant a welcome sight in sunny, well-drained spots
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Desert Marigold Cheers Up Hot, Dry Areas
Sunny but tough, this perennial thrives with little water and lots of sun
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Brittlebush Brightens Rocky, Dry Spots
Masses of cheerful golden flowers belie the tough nature of this highly drought-tolerant shrub
Full StoryGardening for ButterfliesGreat Design Plant: Ocotillo for High-Reaching Flair
Add a dramatic accent to a dry landscape with this striking desert plant silhouetted against the sky
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