Regal mist is a small clumping grass that sits quietly and unobtrusively in the garden until it explodes with plumes of airy pink flowers that rise well above its finely textured foliage in late summer and early fall. When planted in mass, the colorful autumn display is a stunning sight, but solo specimens are also…
If you pay any attention to medians and public spaces in Tucson, then you’re already very familiar with red yucca. In fact, there’s a good chance that it can be found in at least one of your neighbor’s yards as well! There are many good reasons why this botanical workhorse has been one of the…
With the color of a pink rose and the appearance of a miniature hibiscus, the flowers of the Rock Rose are a true delight to people, butterflies, and hummingbirds alike! Starting in late spring and continuing into fall, these delicate flowers open in the mornings and close by late afternoon. The shrub itself is airy…
Red bird of paradise is a tropical-looking shrub that you’ll immediately recognize if you live in the Tucson area. It graces many of our outdoor spaces with bold, bright color from late spring through fall, lending its soft texture to our hard landscapes and asking for very little in return. This large accent loves the…
This Arizona native will have the hummingbirds returning to your garden to sip nectar from the bright orange-red flowers that bloom continuously along its stems from spring through fall. In areas with milder winters, Red Justicia is known to stay green and continue blooming all year! In Tucson, however, winter temperatures are usually low enough…
Height: 25 – 40 feet Width: 20 – 30 feet Bloom color: Inconspicuous; Green Flowering season: Spring USDA minimum zone: 7 Cold hardiness: 0° F
Penstemons are a large group of plants composed of many wild species found growing in a variety of climates, as well as numerous hybrids that have been developed for a wide range of characteristics. Grown exclusively by Civano Nursery, ‘Red Headed Beauty’ is a new hybrid variety of Penstemon that was introduced by Russ Buhrow…
Height: 2 – 3 inches Width: 1 – 2 feet Bloom color: Coral Red Flowering season: Summer, Fall USDA minimum zone: 6 Cold hardiness: -10° F
Height: 15 – 20 feet Width: 15 – 20 feet Bloom color: Red Flowering season: Spring, Summer, Fall USDA minimum zone: 9 Cold hardiness: 20° F