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 […]
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 […]
Red Bells
Red Bells (Enkianthus deflexus) is a deciduous shrub with dangling, bell-shaped spring flowers and colorful autumn foliage. Native to Asian mountain regions, it is poorly suited to Phoenix’s extreme heat, dry air, and alkaline soils, despite potential winter-hardiness compatibility. Special Features Delicate bell-shaped flowers, attractive branching, and yellow, orange, or red fall foliage. Autumn color […]
Red Fairy Duster
Red fairy duster (Calliandra californica) is a heat-loving shrub native to Baja California, with fine-textured foliage and bright red, powder-puff flowers. Special Features Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies; excellent heat tolerance and good drought tolerance once established. Problems & Solutions Poor drainage and overwatering can cause root rot; allow soil to dry between waterings. Freezes can […]
Red Yucca
A tough desert perennial with arching, narrow leaves edged in curling white fibers and tall stalks of tubular flowers; not a true yucca. Special Features Heat and drought tolerant; attracts hummingbirds; low maintenance; fibrous leaf margins without the sharp marginal teeth of many agaves. Problems & Solutions Root or crown rot in wet soil: improve […]
Ruellia Brittoniana
Mexican petunia, botanically accepted as Ruellia simplex, is a vigorous perennial with upright stems, narrow leaves, and abundant trumpet-shaped flowers. Special Features Heat tolerant; attracts bees and butterflies; tolerates varied soils and periodic drought once established. Problems & Solutions Spreads aggressively by rhizomes and, in fertile varieties, seed. Use containers or contained beds and remove […]
Ruellia Brit Mixed
A heat-tolerant perennial commonly called Mexican petunia, with narrow leaves and abundant trumpet-shaped flowers. Ruellia brittoniana is a synonym of Ruellia simplex; mixed selections may include purple, pink, and white blooms. Special Features Excellent heat tolerance; attracts bees and butterflies; long flowering season; tolerates occasional drought once established. Problems & Solutions Spreads aggressively by underground […]
Ruellia Britt Pink
A vigorous, pink-flowering Mexican petunia with narrow green leaves and upright stems. Ruellia brittoniana is also known as Ruellia simplex. Special Features Heat tolerant; attracts butterflies and bees; long flowering season; tolerates occasional wet soil and some drought once established. Problems & Solutions Can spread aggressively by rhizomes and seed; use containers or contained beds […]
Ruellia Britt Purple
A heat-tolerant perennial commonly called purple Mexican petunia, with slender, lance-shaped leaves and abundant trumpet-shaped flowers. Ruellia brittoniana is now generally classified as Ruellia simplex. Special Features Heat tolerant; attracts bees and butterflies; provides a long season of purple flowers; tolerates varied growing conditions. Problems & Solutions Can spread aggressively by rhizomes and seed; contain […]
Ruellia Britt White
White-flowering Mexican petunia, commonly sold as Ruellia brittoniana ‘White’ and botanically classified under Ruellia simplex. An upright perennial with narrow leaves and abundant trumpet-shaped flowers. Special Features Heat tolerant; attracts bees and butterflies; long flowering season; tolerates occasional wet soil and some drought once established. Problems & Solutions Can spread aggressively by rhizomes and, in […]