Russian Sage ‘Blue Jean’
Russian sage cultivar with upright, airy stems and fine-textured silvery foliage. Produces spikes of small lavender-blue flowers in summer and fall. Tolerates heat, drought, and alkaline soils once established. Special Features Drought tolerant once established; deer resistant; attracts bees and butterflies; silvery stems provide winter interest; aromatic foliage. Problems & Solutions Root rot in poorly […]
Petite Red Oleander Shrub
A compact oleander cultivar with showy red flower clusters and narrow, leathery green leaves, well suited to Phoenix heat. Special Features Compact size; long flowering season; excellent heat tolerance and good drought tolerance once established. All parts are highly poisonous if ingested. Problems & Solutions Aphids and scale may occur; monitor and treat with labeled […]
Petite White Oleander Shrub
A compact white-flowering oleander with narrow, leathery leaves and abundant summer blooms, well suited to Phoenix heat. Special Features Compact size; excellent heat tolerance; drought tolerant once established; tolerates reflected heat and urban conditions. All parts are highly poisonous if ingested. Problems & Solutions Aphids and scale may occur; use strong water sprays for aphids […]
Fraser Photinia
A broadleaf evergreen shrub with glossy leaves and brilliant red new growth that matures to dark green. Often called red-tip photinia; Phoenix’s extreme heat and alkaline soils can make it challenging to grow. Special Features Vivid red new foliage, glossy mature leaves, and dense screening growth; tolerates selective pruning. Problems & Solutions Leaf scorch and […]
Pink Oleander Shrub
A tough, evergreen flowering shrub with narrow, leathery leaves and clusters of pink flowers, well adapted to Phoenix heat. Special Features Heat, drought, and urban-condition tolerant; useful for dense screening. All plant parts are highly poisonous if ingested. Problems & Solutions Aphids and scale may occur; manage with water sprays or labeled treatments when needed. […]
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 Hibiscus
A tropical flowering shrub with glossy green leaves and large pink flowers; best grown in a sheltered, irrigated location in Phoenix. Special Features Showy tropical flowers attract hummingbirds and other pollinators; suitable for containers. Not drought tolerant or reliably frost hardy. Problems & Solutions Frost injury: cover during freezing weather and move containers to shelter. […]
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 […]