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 […]
Plumbago Blue
A sprawling South African shrub with soft green foliage and clusters of sky-blue flowers; well suited to sheltered Phoenix gardens with supplemental irrigation. Special Features Long flowering season; attracts butterflies; tolerates heat and some drought once established, though regular irrigation improves appearance and flowering. Problems & Solutions Extreme heat and reflected sun can scorch foliage […]
Plumbago Mix
A sprawling South African shrub with soft green foliage and clusters of phlox-like flowers. Plants sold as a mix may include blue and white flowering selections. Special Features Attracts butterflies; long flowering season; tolerates heat and some drought once established, but looks best with regular irrigation. Problems & Solutions Frost can damage stems; protect young […]
Plumbago White
A sprawling tropical perennial or small shrub with slender stems, green leaves, and clusters of delicate white flowers; distinct from white-flowered Cape plumbago. Special Features Attracts butterflies and other pollinators; tolerates heat with adequate moisture and afternoon shade. Problems & Solutions Harsh afternoon sun can scorch foliage (provide shade); frost damages stems (protect during freezes […]
Wheeler’s Dwarf Pittosporum
Compact, mounding evergreen shrub with dense, glossy dark green foliage and fragrant white to cream spring flowers. Well suited for low borders, mass plantings, and foundation use in low-desert landscapes. Special Features Fragrant flowers; salt tolerant; heat tolerant once established; dense foliage suppresses weeds Problems & Solutions Root rot if overwatered (ensure drainage); aphids and […]
Blue Potato Bush
Fast-growing, loosely arching evergreen shrub producing violet-blue flowers nearly year-round in warm climates. Used as a specimen shrub, espalier, or trained standard. Tolerates Phoenix heat with regular water and afternoon shade. Special Features Long bloom season with showy violet-blue flowers; can be trained as a standard or espalier; attracts butterflies and bees Problems & Solutions […]
Pyracantha Shrub
A thorny, dense shrub commonly called scarlet firethorn, valued for white spring flowers and abundant orange-red berries that attract birds. Special Features Showy, long-lasting berries; bird habitat and food; thorny security barrier; tolerates drought once established, but performs better with supplemental desert irrigation. Problems & Solutions Fire blight can cause blackened shoots; prune affected branches […]
Pyracantha Victory
A vigorous, thorny shrub with glossy green leaves, clusters of white spring flowers, and abundant bright red berries in fall and winter. Special Features Showy red berries attract birds; dense, thorny branches provide wildlife cover and an effective security barrier. Heat tolerant with adequate irrigation. Problems & Solutions Fire blight and scab can occur; remove […]
Purple Sky Flower
A fast-growing tropical shrub with arching branches, cascading purple-blue flowers, and ornamental golden berries; best in a sheltered Phoenix garden. Special Features Attracts butterflies and other pollinators; showy golden berries follow flowers. Established plants tolerate heat with adequate irrigation. Problems & Solutions Frost can damage foliage and stems; plant in a protected location, cover during […]
Bougainvillea Vine ‘Raspberry Ice’
A compact, thorny bougainvillea with cream-edged green leaves and brilliant raspberry-pink bracts; well suited to warm, sheltered Phoenix gardens. Special Features Colorful variegated foliage, vivid floral bracts, compact size, and good heat and drought tolerance once established. Problems & Solutions Frost damage: plant in a sheltered location and cover during freezes. Root rot: provide excellent […]