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Purple, Yellow, and Red Lantana are some of the best drought resistant plants
Lantana is the best heat resistant plant that can add a punch of color to any flower bed. Lantana flowers come in a variety of orange, white, pink, yellow, purple, red and bi-color options. These hardy...
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Interesting Saguaro Cactus Facts
One of Arizona’s most majestic, lovable desert cactus plants is the Saguaro, Carnegiea gigantea. Being aware of the saguaro’s history and incredible internal design, it is an honor to walk close to the...
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When do the Saguaro Cactus flowers bloom?
The Saguaro cactus will produce white flowers from April to June. This beautiful desert show only occurs 2 months out of the year. This breath-taking Saguaro Cactus Blossom was designated Arizona’s...
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Bean pods on bushes with orange, yellow and red flowers – Growing tips
Using bean pods to grow your bird of paradise plants is uncomplicated and well worth the effort. Caesalpinia pulcherrima, Red Bird of Paradise, is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae, pea...
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Sage bushes with Purple Flowers bring life to the desert!
It is difficult to imagine that a flowering plant can thrive in hot desert temperatures; but, these vibrant purple sage bushes love the heat! Also known as Texas Ranger Plants, these lavender flowers...
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Drought Tolerant shrubs with Orange, Red and Yellow Flowers
The flowers on the Red, Yellow and Mexican Bird of Paradise bushes are thriving in the sweltering heat. Vivid energetic colors of this drought tolerant shrub are sure to catch the eye of any...
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The difference between drought tolerant and drought resistant plants?
Define drought tolerant. What is a drought resistant plant? Here is the difference between drought tolerant (true desert plant) and drought resistant (originated in semi-arid places). A flower or...
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The Saguaro National Park
While traveling Arizona we stopped at Saguaro National Park, in Tucson. The park is located in the Sonoran Desert. The giant cacti, called Saguaros, are protected and preserved within the park. After...
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Mexican, Yellow, Red Bird of Paradise plants are poisonous
Many have asked – Is the Red Bird of Paradise plant toxic? All 3 of the bird of paradise flowering bushes are poisonous. The orange and yellow flowers of the Caesalpinia pulcherrima, make […]
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What is a Century Plant? Maguey – aka Agave Americana Plant
Maguey or Agave americana is a native plant from Mexico, but is now cultivated in many parts of the world. This drought tolerant plant, also known by the name century plant or American aloe, […]
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Can I cut my yucca plant? Trimming your Yucca
Yucca is an evergreen, perennial plant with spine-tipped leaves that grow in a rosette around a thick central stem. More than 25 species of Yucca live in the arid regions […]
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Pruning Desert Bird of Paradise bushes and shrubs
When should you prune desert bird of paradise shrubs? Pruning your Red Bird of Paradise, Caesalpinia pulcherrima , which is what I have, should be in late winter or early spring. I pruned mine a few...
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Grow your Bougainvillea Plant in containers and pots. They LOVE IT !!
Will my Bougainvillea plant grow in a container? Yes and it will be a very happy plant. Bougainvilleas do great in most types of pots and containers. These plants are not easy to transplant so make...
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Red Salvia is # 3 – in the top Ten Heat Resistant plants for the Arizona garden
Multitudes of people love Salvia. These Salvia plants, better known as Sage or SCARLET sage, are indigenous to nearly all continents. Most varieties of Salvia are heat resistant and drought tolerant...
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Purple, Yellow, and Red Lantana are some of the best drought resistant plants
Lantana is the best heat resistant plant that can add a punch of color to any flower bed. Lantana flowers come in a variety of orange, white, pink, yellow, purple, red and bi-color options. These hardy...
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Interesting Saguaro Cactus Facts
One of Arizona’s most majestic, lovable desert cactus plants is the Saguaro, Carnegiea gigantea. Being aware of the saguaro’s history and incredible internal design, it is an honor to walk close to the...
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When do the Saguaro Cactus flowers bloom?
The Saguaro cactus will produce white flowers from April to June. This beautiful desert show only occurs 2 months out of the year. This breath-taking Saguaro Cactus Blossom was designated Arizona’s...
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Bean pods on bushes with orange, yellow and red flowers – Growing tips
Using bean pods to grow your bird of paradise plants is uncomplicated and well worth the effort. Caesalpinia pulcherrima, Red Bird of Paradise, is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae, pea...
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Sage bushes with Purple Flowers bring life to the desert!
It is difficult to imagine that a flowering plant can thrive in hot desert temperatures; but, these vibrant purple sage bushes love the heat! Also known as Texas Ranger Plants, these lavender flowers...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Drought Tolerant shrubs with Orange, Red and Yellow Flowers
The flowers on the Red, Yellow and Mexican Bird of Paradise bushes are thriving in the sweltering heat. Vivid energetic colors of this drought tolerant shrub are sure to catch the eye of any...
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