Southwest Gardening252 Stories
Gardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Cephalanthus Occidentalis
Buttonbush is an adaptable woody shrub with delightful pincushion flowers
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Eragrostis Spectabilis
Purple lovegrass thrives in tough conditions. It’s a native grass with a wide range across the eastern U.S.
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Aloe Vera
Bright yellow flowering spikes decorate this popular aloe from late winter into spring, much to the delight of hummingbirds
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Buddleja Marrubiifolia
Beautiful color, soft texture and the ability to thrive in the extreme temperatures of the Southwest make woolly butterfly bush a winner
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Bouteloua Gracilis
Resilient blue grama grass thrives in sunny meadows and parking strips in the western U.S.
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Aloe ‘Blue Elf’
This compact, sun-loving aloe hybrid thrives where many aloes don’t
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Agave Vilmoriniana
Graceful octopus agave adds texture and contrast to drought-tolerant gardens
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Helianthus Petiolaris
Short and stunning, prairie sunflower brightens the garden and helps butterflies, birds and more
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Valentine Bush for Heartfelt Winter Color
Passionate red flowers from winter through spring add gorgeous color to bare Southwest landscapes
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Penstemon Parryi
Drought-tolerant Parry’s penstemon greets spring with pink flowering spikes that delight passersby and hummingbirds alike
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Olneya Tesota Offers Desert Shade
This long-lived Southwestern native tree decorates the sky with its dusty gray-green foliage and lavender-colored blossoms
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