What are the best plants for gardening in Arizona?

July 12th, 2008 by Robin
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? Erin ? asked:

I want to start gardening but I am not so sure what is best for the climate here in Arizona.


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  1. Adam B says:
    July 14, 2008 at 5:08 am

    You live in the desert. The only appropriate plants for your part of the country are ones that require little water and thrive on full sun. Cacti, succulents, desert wildflowers, desert trees like the cottonwood, and other native plants are the best bet. Anything else and you’re wasting precious water.

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  2. fair2midlynn says:
    July 15, 2008 at 4:29 am

    Agave, cactus, ephedra, nolina=bear grass, many types of yucca, our Lord’s candle, chamise, manzanita, desert holly, red barberry, ceanothos, Texas ranger, hollyleaf cherry, catalina cherry, lemonade berry, California buckwheat, needlegrass, sage, coffeebery, columbine, dudleya, fescue, iris, snowberry, desert marigold, chocolate daisy, pink fairyduster, and many, many more!
    Try the Arizona Native Plant Society, P. O. Box 41206, Sun Station, Tucson, AZ 85704

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  3. S. L says:
    July 18, 2008 at 7:50 pm

    Here is great website to visit and sign up for free catalog ….they are out of Sante Fe and have many different plant varieties for your region.Their salvia selection is awesome!!!

    This site gives alot of descriptions, pictures and ideas for trees , shrubs and flowers….

    This site has it all….LOTS of info on growing everything in Arizona and more….

    Otherwise visit your local greenhouse and they will be more than happy to show you what you need.

    Good Luck!

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