Day Lily
Clump-forming perennial with arching, straplike leaves and showy, lily-shaped flowers. Heat-tolerant cultivars perform best in Phoenix with afternoon shade and regular irrigation. Special Features Showy flowers, many cultivar choices, and established clumps that can be divided. Tolerates brief dry periods but is not a low-water desert plant. Highly toxic to cats. Problems & Solutions Leaf […]
Black-Eyed Susan
A cheerful, short-lived wildflower with rough, hairy leaves and golden daisy-like blooms surrounding dark centers. Often grown as a seasonal annual in Phoenix because extreme summer heat can shorten its life. Special Features Attracts bees and butterflies; seed heads provide food for birds. Good cut flower; may self-sow when some flowers are left to seed. […]
Peace Lily
A tropical perennial with glossy, lance-shaped leaves and elegant white flower spathes; best grown as a houseplant in Phoenix. Special Features Glossy tropical foliage; tolerates low indoor light. Contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause irritation if chewed; keep away from pets and children. Problems & Solutions Root rot from soggy soil: improve drainage. Brown […]