Carolina jessamine is a common sight across the southeastern part of the country, where it sprawls along roadsides and scrambles through wild spaces. In Arizona, however, this evergreen vine is encountered more rarely, growing only in landscapes where it was purposefully planted. Though it is often chosen for its cold hardiness, screening ability and deer…
If you have a hot west or south-facing wall that you’d like to soften with greenery, then Cat’s Claw Vine is one of the only flowering, climbing vines that will fit the bill. Named for the 3-pronged, claw-like tendrils that are capable of grasping almost any surface, Cat’s Claw Vine can easily scramble up most…
The stunning and complex blooms of the blue passion flower look like something from another planet, but this butterfly favorite comes to us from South America. Its unique flowers can be up to 4 inches in diameter with white outer petals and an inner layer of filaments that are ringed in blue, white, and dark…
There are many good reasons why it is becoming increasingly difficult to encounter a landscape in Tucson that doesn’t include at least one of these lush, tropical shrubs. Mainly popular for its display of intense, deep magenta color from spring through fall, Bougainvillea makes a terrific backdrop when trellised against a wall or fence, performs…
The Arabian Jasmine is a loose-growing vining shrub that blossoms with such breathtaking fragrance; it rivals those of the citrus family and even the infamous Gardenia! It may bloom sporadically throughout the year, but you will most likely observe it in all its glory during the summertime. It has a tendency to perform extremely well…