(Beaded Lipfern, Lipfern)

Few people would think ferns grow in arid climates, but the beaded lipfern is a notable and beautiful exception. This dense, spreading fern -- via elongating rhizomes -- naturally inhabits rocky slopes and ledges across the American Southwest and into northwestern Mexico. The habitat is at higher elevations, and this species tends to proliferate on east-facing slopes nestled at the base of boulders or shrubs that cast protective shade.

Beaded lipfern produces upright, triangular-shaped fronds...

(Desert Willow)

An upright, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub or tree native to the deserts of Mexico and the southwestern United States, this willowy-leaved plant bears large, fragrant, tubular flowers from late spring until fall. The white, pink, or lavender flowers have yellow, purple-veined throats. Long bean-like pods follow the flowers. The long, green, narrow leaves drop in early fall. Many cultivars have been selected for flower color, habit, and other characteristics.

Desert willow is adapted to coarse,...

(Bubba Desert Willow, Desert Willow)

Bubba desert willow is an upright, multi-stem, evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub or tree with a rounded to spreading crown. Leaves are green and narrow giving desert willow a slightly weeping habit. Flowers occur abundantly in summer and are tubular, showy, fragrant and dark pink with yellow throats. Bubba desert willow does not typically produce fruit pods.

Desert willow is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico where it is adapted to coarse, dry alkaline to acidic soils and full...

(Burgundy Desert Willow, Desert Willow)

Burgundy desert willow is an upright, multi-stem, evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub or tree with a rounded to spreading crown. Leaves are green and narrow giving desert willow a slightly weeping habit. Tubular burgundy flowers with yellow throats occur abundantly in summer and are showy and fragrant. These produce elongated fruit pods.

Desert willow is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico where it is adapted to coarse, dry alkaline to acidic soils and full sun. It is a colorful...

(Desert Willow, Lucretia Hamilton Desert Willow)

Lucretia Hamilton desert willow is an upright, multi-stem, evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub or tree with a rounded to spreading crown. It is slightly smaller than most desert willow selections. Leaves are green and narrow giving desert willow a slightly weeping habit. Tubular deep pink to purple flowers with yellow throats occur abundantly in summer and are showy and fragrant. These produce elongated fruit pods.

Desert willow is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico where it is...

(Damianita)

A cheerful mound of bright yellow flowers in spring and summer, damianita is a heat and drought-tolerant wonder native from northern Mexico to western Texas and southern New Mexico in the United States. The small, needle-like leaves are dark green, giving this evergreen shrub an attractive look even when not in bloom. They are aromatic if crushed. Damianita blooms most heavily from mid-spring to late summer, but flowers in flushes year round when grown in full sun and frost-free regions. Butterflies...

(Hardy Chrysanthemum)

This spreading perennial chrysanthemum produces charming single apricot daisies with yellow centers. It is a late season mum that begins flowering in early fall. Though clump-forming, ‘Apricot’ spreads fast so only plant it where there is plenty of space. Otherwise it will take over! When not in bloom, plants offer dark green deeply lobed foliage that is pungently aromatic when crushed.

Grow this hardy perennial in full sun and well-draining garden loam. 'Apricot' will adopt a neater habit and...

(Hardy Chrysanthemum)

This spreading perennial chrysanthemum produces delicate single pale pink daisies with yellow centers. It is a late season mum that begins flowering in mid to late fall. Though clump-forming, ‘Clara Curtis’ spreads fast, so only plant it where there is plenty of space. Otherwise it will take over! When not in bloom, plants offer dark green deeply lobed foliage that is pungently aromatic when crushed. This cultivar is sometimes listed as 'Country Girl'.

Grow this hardy perennial in full sun...

(Golden Raindrop Daisy)

Golden raindrop daisy, also known as yellow daisy, is a low-growing annual that blooms in a profusion of cheerful yellow flowers in mid to late spring, or during any cool season growing period. Native to Algeria in northern Africa, this species has smooth, fleshy green leaves rising from the plant's base and creating a mat. The daisy flowers are broad and rise well above the leaves.

Golden raindrop daisy needs an average, well-drained soil that can be either dry or moist. Full sun to partial...

(Garden Chrysanthemum, Garden Mum)

Nothing says fall like beautiful mounds of brightly colored mums. Originating from eastern Asia, the common chrysanthemum has been cultivated for centuries, and there are thousands of varieties available that come in a wide array of colors and floral forms. The garden mum is a long-time favorite for fall gardens and greenhouse displays, with its long-lasting, showy blossoms held above mounds of lustrous foliage.

In spring, this clump-forming herbaceous perennial puts forth dense stems lined...