15 Great Native Plants for Southwestern Gardens - Part 3

Red Hyssop

Agastaches are good for just about every region, and red hyssop is an especially strong choice. This tough, drought-resistant perennial bears orange, red, or apricot blooms for a long period in summer. Its aromatic foliage assures deer and rabbits pass it by.
Name: Agastache rupestris
Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil
Size: To 4 feet tall
Zones: 4-9

California Poppy

California's state flower, this longtime favorite will offers beautiful flowers in shades of orange, yellow, cream, apricot, and pink through the summer. The finely cut blue-gray foliage is wonderful, too.
Name: Eschscholzia californica
Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil
Size: To 18 inches tall
Zones: Annual

Desert Sunflower

A long-blooming favorite with golden, daisy-shape flowers, desert sunflower blooms throughout the spring and may rebloom again in fall. When not in bloom, its attractive rabbit- and deer-resistant fuzzy gray foliage takes center stage.

Name: Geraea canescens

Growing Conditions: Full sun, well-drained soil

Size: To 3 feet tall

Zones: Annual

California Fuchsia

This beautiful evergreen perennial groundcover offers spectacular orange and red flowers in late summer. Flowers are long lasting and loved by hummingbirds and butterflies.

Name: Zauschneria californica

Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil

Size: To 12 inches tall

Zones: 8-10

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