Gold Mound Lantana
A compact, spreading lantana with clusters of golden-yellow flowers and textured green foliage, well suited to Phoenix landscapes. Special Features Heat tolerant and drought tolerant once established; attracts butterflies and other pollinators. Problems & Solutions Poor drainage can cause root rot; avoid overwatering. Watch for whiteflies, spider mites, and lace bugs; treat confirmed infestations with […]
Heavenly Cloud Sage
Heavenly Cloud sage is a dense, rounded desert shrub with gray-green foliage and abundant purple flowers. Commonly listed under Leucophyllum frutescens, ‘Heavenly Cloud’ is a hybrid Leucophyllum cultivar. Special Features Excellent heat and drought tolerance; attractive to bees; low maintenance and well suited to Phoenix xeriscapes. Problems & Solutions Root rot in wet soil (improve […]
Grey Horizon Emu Bush
A low-growing Australian emu bush with soft, silvery-gray foliage and small tubular flowers. Eremophila glabra ‘Grey Horizon’ forms a spreading groundcover suited to Phoenix desert landscapes. Special Features Heat and drought tolerant once established; attractive silver foliage; low-maintenance groundcover; flowers attract nectar-feeding wildlife. Problems & Solutions Root rot in wet soil: improve drainage and avoid […]
Chihuahuan Sage
A drought-tolerant Chihuahuan Desert shrub with small, narrow green leaves, an airy branching structure, and flushes of lavender flowers after summer rains. Special Features Excellent heat and drought tolerance; attracts bees and other pollinators; generally unpalatable to deer. Problems & Solutions Root rot in wet soil: improve drainage and avoid frequent irrigation. Sparse growth in […]
Bougainvillea ‘Dwarf Pink’
A compact, shrubby bougainvillea with dense green foliage and abundant rosy-pink bracts; well suited to small Phoenix gardens and containers. Special Features Compact size; heat tolerant and drought tolerant once established; colorful, long-lasting bracts. Problems & Solutions Frost can damage leaves and stems; plant in a sheltered location and cover during freezes. Prevent root rot […]