Southwest Gardening252 Stories
Flowers and PlantsAgastache Rupestris, a Heat-Loving Hummingbird Magnet
Threadleaf giant hyssop adds color and fragrance to late-summer and fall xeric gardens
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsUnusual Totem Pole Cactus Is a Standout in Southwest Gardens
This thornless cactus makes a statement in the ground or in a container in mild-winter climates
Full StoryGardening GuidesPlant Black Cherry Trees for the Birds and Bees
Plant Prunus serotina in the Central and Eastern U.S. for spring flowers, interesting bark and beautiful fall color
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsTufted Evening Primrose Shines at Night
Oenothera caespitosa waits until the sun is ready to set before unfurling its large white petals that draw visitors and evening pollinators
Full StoryGardening GuidesPrunus Virginiana Thrives Under Deciduous Trees
Plant chokecherry for showy white flowers favored by native bees in spring, and to provide nesting habitat and food for birds
Full StoryGround Covers10 Succulents That Make Pretty, Easy-Care Ground Covers
These low-growing succulents create interest in the drought-tolerant garden
Full StoryGardening Guides9 Clay-Busting Native Flowers for Summer Sun
These plants survive and even thrive in tough clay soil east of the Rocky Mountains
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsTecoma x ‘Orange Jubilee’ Enlivens Southern Gardens
Masses of orange trumpet-shaped flowers decorate this tall shrub, attracting hummingbirds from near and far
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsMirabilis Multiflora Brings a Burst of Magenta to Dry Gardens
Plant this high desert native for its copious blooms, mounding habit and appeal to hummingbirds
Full StoryFlowers and PlantsAbutilon Palmeri Dazzles the Southwest With Nearly Year-Round Blooms
Plant Palmer’s Indian mallow for velvety foliage, long-lasting orange flowers and an abundance of wildlife benefits
Full StoryGardening Guides8 Cactuses Bring Spring Flowers to Dry Gardens
These prickly desert plants transform in spring with the arrival of their colorful blossoms
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