As low-water landscape plants for the Arizona desert go, fairy dusters are well worth considering. They fascinate out-of-towners nearly as much as cacti and succulents do. Named for the delicate, poofy flowers, this low maintenance shrub comes in two popular varieties. Baja Fairy Duster or Red Fairy Duster This medium-sized shrub has tiny, bright green[…] Read More
In Arizona, February is a time for flowers, and we don’t just mean Valentine’s day bouquets. These six landscape plants bring color to the low desert even during the winter. Penstemon Coral and red penstemon are the popular choices for Arizona landscapes. Tall stalks produce multiple, bell-shaped flowers. These rise from a tuft of foliage[…] Read More
Have you ever been so cold, your fingernails turn purple? It’s kind of like that with cacti. A purple color in cacti is caused by cool and dry conditions. Turning purple is the plant’s way of responding to environmental stress. Succulents, agave, and aloe varieties also turn reddish, burgundy, or purple when exposed to stress. Whether[…] Read More
