15 Great Native Plants for Southwestern Gardens - Part 4

Indian Paintbrush
Bring hummingbirds into the garden with this beautiful, drought-tolerant perennial. Brilliant vermillion-red flowers appear from late spring all the way to frost. This long-blooming plant is a winner almost everywhere.
Name: Castilleja integra
Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil
Size: To 3 feet tall
Zones: 4-7

Perennial Sunflower

Perennial sunflower is one of autumn's showiest plants. Tons of bright, golden-yellow flowers adorn tall stems and attract herds of butterflies. One of our favorite selections is pale 'Lemon Queen'.
Name: Helianthus maximiliani
Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil
Size: To 8 feet tall
Zones: 4-9

Green-Flowered Hedgehog Cactus

A little plant with a big name, green-flowered hedgehog cactus forms tight, spiny green globes that look great in rock gardens. Watch for the iridescent green flowers in early spring.

Name: Echinocereus viridiflorus

Growing Conditions: Full sun, dry soils

Size: To 9 inches tall

Zones: 4-10

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