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Abronia bigelovii: the extremely rare Galisteo sand verbena
Abronia bigelovii
Discover Abronia bigelovii, the critically rare Galisteo sand verbena endemic to New Mexico. Detailed habitat info, growing tips and conservation status.
Desert agave: complete guide
Agave deserti
Discover the Desert agave (Agave deserti), an architectural succulent from California with blue-green foliage and extreme drought tolerance. Ideal for water-wise gardens.
Argemone corymbosa: complete guide
Argemone corymbosa
Discover Argemone corymbosa, Mojave pricklypoppy. Learn about this drought-tolerant desert annual with striking white flowers and distinctive spiny leaves ideal for xeriscape gardens.
Citrullus colocynthis: complete guide
Citrullus colocynthis
Discover the Bitter apple: Citrullus colocynthis. A desert vine with yellow flowers and small round fruits, exotic and highly drought tolerant.
Utah juniper: complete guide
Juniperus osteosperma
The Utah juniper (Juniperus osteosperma) is an extremely drought-tolerant, compact conifera with gray-green foliage from the American Southwest. Perfect for xeriscape and low-maintenance dryland gardens.
Lupinus neomexicanus: complete guide
Lupinus neomexicanus
New Mexico lupine (Lupinus neomexicanus) is a Southwestern native wildflower. Growing guide for desert and xeric gardens.
Ribes velutinum: complete guide
Ribes velutinum
Desert gooseberry is an ultra-hardy American shrub from mountain deserts. Learn cultivation in extreme drought and mineral soils.
Purple sage: complete guide
Salvia dorrii
Salvia dorrii is a drought-tolerant groundcover from western North America. Learn planting methods, maintenance, and design tips for this hardy desert shrub.
Tumble mustard: complete guide
Sisymbrium altissimum
Learn everything about Tumble mustard (Sisymbrium altissimum): cultivation, identification and ecological role. A guide for this adaptive plant.
Stenocereus thurberi: complete guide
Stenocereus thurberi
Discover the organ-pipe cactus, a unique columnar cactus from Arizona and Mexico. Grows to 7 meters with tubular flowers and edible fruits.
California fan palm: complete guide
Washingtonia filifera
The majestic California fan palm (Washingtonia filifera) is an impressive desert tree from the American Southwest. Learn how to grow and care for this stunning palm.
Yucca Angustissima: complete guide
Yucca angustissima
Yucca angustissima (narrow-leaf yucca) is a compact American desert plant with slender gray-green leaves and spectacular creamy white flower spikes. Ideal for dry gardens.
Yucca Arkansana: complete guide
Yucca arkansana
Yucca arkansana (Arkansas yucca) is an imposing American desert plant with blue-gray rosettes and spectacular towering flower spikes. Perfect for southern dry gardens.
Joshua tree: complete guide
Yucca brevifolia
Discover the iconic Joshua tree (Yucca brevifolia), a Mojave Desert shrub bringing instant architectural drama to gardens with extremely minimal care.
Yucca decipiens: complete guide
Yucca decipiens
Yucca decipiens, known as Chinese palm, is an interesting succulent from Mexico. Learn how to grow and maintain this exotic desert plant.
Soaptree Yucca: complete guide
Yucca elata
Discover the dramatic Soaptree Yucca (Yucca elata), an American desert plant with stunning white flowers. Learn everything about cultivation, drought tolerance, and landscape use in warm climates.
Yucca Faxoniana: complete guide
Yucca faxoniana
Yucca faxoniana (Spanish dagger) is a monumental American desert plant with sturdy blue-gray rosettes and massive white flower spikes. Perfect for dramatic, extreme dry gardens.
Yucca pallida: complete guide
Yucca pallida
Meet the twistleaf yucca, a fascinating Texas native with uniquely twisted foliage and elegant white flowers, perfect for drought-tolerant gardens.