Promoting knowledge, appreciation, conservation, and restoration of Arizona native plants and their habitats

Use this visual guide to identify plants by their most distinctive characteristics. In many cases, this will be the color and shape of the flower. In other cases, the flowers are unremarkable, making the general shape or habit of the plant the best clue to identification.

September 18, 2025 - Damianita Daisy (Chrysactinia mexicana) – Sun: Full | Water: Low | Size: 1–2’ mounds | Interest: Yellow blooms spring–fall | Use: Curbside, hot reflected areas Trailing Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus ‘Prostratus’) – Full sun | Low | 1–2’ h, trails | Blue bloom | Walls, raised planter spill Trailing Lantana (L. montevidensis) – Full sun | Low | 1–2’ h | Long bloom | Slopes, along paver edges Deer Grass (Muhlenbergia rigens) – Full sun | Low-mod | 3–4’ clumps | Plumes fall | Naturalistic massing ... Pet/people caution: Oleander, Sago Palm, Lantana, and Texas Mountain Laurel seeds are toxic if ingested.

Navigate our 'Plants A-Z' for an overview of over a thousand plants. From Aloe to Zinnia, our alphabetical guide is the go-to resource for plant identification and botanical curiosity. Perfect for both research and browsing.

The desert offers a surprisingly diverse selection of low-water-use landscape plants. Blending this distinctive palette of colors, forms, and textures allows you to create plant combinations to suit any landscape situation.

Echinocatus grusonii · Agave americana var. marginata

May 13, 2021 - From Aloe to Zebra Grass—and with over 1,000 plants to explore—find every plant in the alphabet within our comprehensive A to Z index. ... Loading shell for alphabeticalNav1 Vue component in Globe. Back to Top ... By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.

Found throughout much of the Sonoran Desert country of central and southern Arizona from 3,000 to 5,300 feet in elevation. Brilliant red or pink flowers appear in April or May. The name Prickly Pear represents over 12 varieties of padded cacti found throughout the American Southwest.

Ponderosa Pine (Pinus ponderosa) forests and trembling Quaking Aspen (Populus tremuloides) frame meadows where Mountain Mahogany (Cercocarpus betuloides) perfumes the air and Rocky Mountain Penstemon (Penstemon strictus) fuels pollinators.

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A-Z list of plants

Heliconia (Heliconia psittacorum) Hellebore (Helleborus niger) Hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) Hyacinth Flower (Hyacinthus orientalis hybrids) Hydrangea Care (Hydrangea macrophylla) Impatiens (Impatiens hybrids) Ivy Geranium (Pelargonium peltatum) ...

Information about different types of flowers width images. Description of flowering plants, ornamental and wild plants, species names. Welcome to our website with free info about flowers and their parts.

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April 18, 2024 - You may refer to the descriptions and pictures at the end of this blog post to aid your scavenger hunt. ... DESERT MARIGOLD: Desert marigold is a low-growing plant with bright yellow, daisy-like flowers that seem to mimic the sun’s rays. It adds a burst of color to the desert, attracting pollinators like butterflies and bees.

More than 900 color photographs and descriptive text identify Arizona's unique flora, including wildflowers, cacti, trees, and other plant life.

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July 4, 2024 - Blue echeveria (common names: maroon chenille, painted lady, copper rose, wax rosette, plush plant, “hen and chicks”) Boston fern (common names: Boston fern, sword fern) ... Christmas cactus (which can show off flowers, hence the flashy ...

February 24, 2025 - Welcome to our houseplant catalog – a space where everyone can find the perfect green decoration for their home or office! We have compiled a vast catalog of houseplants, dividing them into 8 categories to make it easy for you to choose: 🌿 Climbing and trailing plants – elegant plants with long stems that beautifully hang down or wrap around supports.

July 28, 2023 - Plants Name with Picture! Plants, Earth’s green guardians, play a vital role in sustaining life. Through photosynthesis, they convert sunlight into energy, releasing life-giving oxygen in the process. These botanical wonders come in diverse shapes and sizes, from towering trees to delicate ...