Pink Autumn Sage
A compact, woody perennial shrub with aromatic green leaves and abundant pink flowers, well suited to Phoenix gardens with afternoon shade. Special Features Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies; aromatic foliage; heat and drought tolerant once established. Problems & Solutions Root rot in wet soil: improve drainage and avoid overwatering. Summer stress near hot walls or […]
Pink Fairy Duster
A small, native desert shrub with finely divided leaves and delicate pink powder-puff flowers, well suited to Phoenix landscapes. Special Features Arizona native; heat and drought tolerant; attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies; thornless and low maintenance. Problems & Solutions Poor drainage and overwatering can cause root rot; let soil dry between waterings. Drought-related leaf drop […]
Pink Gaura
Pink gaura is an airy, clump-forming perennial with slender stems bearing butterfly-like pink flowers. Botanically Oenothera lindheimeri, formerly Gaura lindheimeri. Special Features Heat tolerant and drought tolerant once established; attracts bees and butterflies; flowers move gracefully in breezes. Problems & Solutions Root rot in wet soil: improve drainage and avoid frequent shallow watering. Summer scorch […]
Pink Trumpet Tree
Tabebuia rosea is a tropical flowering tree, not naturally a bush, with showy pink trumpet-shaped flowers. It is frost-sensitive and is not reliably hardy in Phoenix Zone 9b; confirm the botanical name before purchasing. Special Features Spectacular seasonal flowers; attractive palmate foliage; flowers attract bees and other pollinators. Problems & Solutions Freezing temperatures can severely […]
Prickly Pear Cinnamon Bunny Ear
A compact prickly pear cactus with oval, bright green pads dotted with cinnamon-brown tufts of tiny, barbed bristles called glochids, creating a bunny-ear appearance. Special Features Distinctive cinnamon-colored glochids; heat and drought tolerant once established; sculptural pads provide year-round interest. Problems & Solutions Overwatering causes root and pad rot; improve drainage and let soil dry […]
Ponytail Palm
A sculptural succulent tree with a swollen, water-storing trunk and cascading tufts of narrow leaves. Commonly called ponytail palm, it is not a true palm; its accepted botanical name is Beaucarnea recurvata. Special Features Distinctive bulbous trunk, fountainlike foliage, and excellent drought tolerance once established; well suited to containers. Problems & Solutions Root and trunk […]
Prickly Pear Baby Rita
A compact beavertail-type prickly pear with rounded, flattened blue-gray pads that develop attractive purple tones, especially during cool weather or drought. Special Features Compact size; colorful purple-blushed pads; excellent heat and drought tolerance; flowers attract native bees. Problems & Solutions Overwatering or poor drainage can cause rot; let soil dry thoroughly. Cochineal scale may appear […]
Prickly Pear Black Spine
A compact prickly pear cactus with blue-green pads that develop purple tones and striking, long, dark spines concentrated near the upper pad edges. Special Features Distinctive blackish spines and seasonal purple coloration; heat and drought tolerant; flowers attract native bees. Problems & Solutions Overwatering or poor drainage can cause root and pad rot; let soil […]
Prickly Pear Blind
A shrubby prickly pear with rounded, blue-gray pads dotted with cinnamon-brown glochids—tiny, barbed bristles. Despite lacking long spines, it is not safe to touch. Special Features Distinctive rounded pads and rusty-brown glochid clusters; highly heat and drought tolerant; flowers attract pollinators. Problems & Solutions Overwatering causes root and pad rot; provide excellent drainage and allow […]
Purple Hopseed Bush
A tough, upright evergreen shrub with narrow, leathery leaves that turn bronze-purple, especially in cool weather; well suited to Phoenix landscapes. Special Features Heat, drought, and wind tolerant; colorful foliage and papery seed capsules; useful as a low-water privacy screen. Problems & Solutions Poor drainage and overwatering can cause root rot; allow soil to dry […]