Southwest Native Plants96 Stories
Gardening GuidesGreat Native Plant: Damianita
Enjoy its masses of golden flowers as an easy-care ground cover or appreciate the aroma of this desert native's leaves
Full StoryFlowersGreat Design Plant: Globe Mallow
This drought-tolerant perennial hides a secret, but the delicate beauty it brings to desert landscapes is no surprise
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Rocky Mountain Bristlecone Pine
Try this drought-tolerant small evergreen for its sculptural beauty and slow-growing nature
Full StoryGardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Dudleya, a Dramatic California Native
Set up this succulent in native conditions and see just how little care it needs to thrive in the landscape
Full StoryGardening for ButterfliesGreat Design Plant: Firecracker Penstemon
Ignite a winter landscape with color and draw hummingbird visitors with this unfussy drought-tolerant perennial
Full StoryTreesGreat Design Plant: Pinyon Pine
You might just go nuts for this tough evergreen native to the Western U.S.
Full StoryFlowersGreat Design Plant: Golden Currant
Cheery yellow flowers with a spicy fragrance and tasty fruit make this native plant a delightful addition to a home garden
Full StoryBlue and Gray FoliageGreat Design Plant: Parry's Agave
Don't let the spikes scare you away — this succulent is surprisingly friendly to gardeners whose landscapes lie beyond the desert
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