A spiny, multi-stemmed shrub or small tree that develops striking character as it ages, with white bark and bright yellow fall color. Female plants produce blue-black berries that feed birds. Grows to about 8 to 15 feet tall.

A tough, long-lived shade tree found along canyons and washes, with corky, ridged bark and rough, net-veined leaves. Small orange-red berries feed birds well into winter. Grows to about 20 to 30 feet tall.

A bushy, evergreen native shrub with a long bloom season of white rose-like flowers, followed by feathery, pink-tinged seed heads that persist through the season. Its extensive roots make it useful for erosion control. Grows to about 3 to 5 feet tall.

An iconic New Mexico shrub with silvery leaves that lights up roadsides and gardens with fragrant, gold blooms in late summer and fall, drawing in pollinators. Grows to about 3 to 5 feet tall.

An aromatic native shrub with delicate, fern-like foliage and cone-shaped clusters of white flowers that draw pollinators and serve as a host plant for butterflies. Grows to about 4 to 6 feet tall.

A native shrub with fragrant, tubular orange-red flowers that bloom over a long season and are a favorite stop for hummingbirds. Grows to about 3 to 5 feet tall.

A native mint relative with rosy-pink, fragrant flower spikes that bloom from midsummer into fall, drawing hummingbirds and bees. Deer resistant. Grows to about 2 to 3 feet tall.

One of the earliest penstemons to bloom, sending up tall spikes of narrow scarlet flowers in spring, an important first nectar source for returning hummingbirds. Grows to about 2 to 3 feet tall.

A slender, upright penstemon with scarlet-red tubular flowers from summer through fall, common through the Gila region and beloved by hummingbirds. Grows to about 2 to 3 feet tall.

The tallest of the penstemons, with large, fragrant pink blossoms held on tall spikes that attract bees. Grows to about 3 to 5 feet tall.

A low, spreading perennial with masses of yellow daisy-like blooms from May to frost that genuinely smell of chocolate, especially in the morning, and self-seeds readily once established. Grows to about 1 foot tall.

A tough, feathery-leaved perennial with flat clusters of small summer flowers in white, pink, or gold that draw pollinators and are prized for their long vase life. Grows to about 1 to 2 feet tall.

A mounding, evergreen subshrub with small tubular flowers that bloom nearly continuously from spring through fall, with rich fall color and a steady draw for hummingbirds. Grows to about 2 to 3 feet tall.

A well-known native found throughout the West, with daisy-like red and yellow blooms from spring through fall frost that draw butterflies and bees. Finches love the seeds, and the spent foliage makes good mulch. Grows to about 1 to 2 feet tall.

A moisture-loving perennial with tall spikes of vivid reddish-pink flowers that attract hummingbirds and swallowtails. Plant near a pond, stream, or other water source — it will not thrive in a standard bed. Grows to about 2 to 4 feet tall.

A prolific, honey-scented bloomer with bright yellow flowers from late spring through fall that draw butterflies and are an important nectar source for bees. Grows to about 1 to 3 feet tall.

A low-maintenance, vase-shaped perennial with drooping petals around a tall central cone, blooming continuously from spring to frost. Birds enjoy the seeds once the blooms fade. Grows to about 1 to 3 feet tall.

A low, mounding, aromatic groundcover with bright yellow blooms from May to frost that draw bees and butterflies. Easy to grow and re-seeds readily. Grows under 1 foot tall.

A delicate, vase-shaped perennial with sky-blue flowers that attract bees, fading in the afternoon heat and reopening each morning through spring and fall. Grows to about 1 to 2 feet tall.

A shade-loving perennial grown for its colorful, rounded foliage and delicate, bell-shaped flowers that draw hummingbirds, held on tall stems. Does well in shady rock gardens. Grows to about 1 to 1.5 feet tall.

A rosette-forming succulent with rigid, blue-green leaves that provides bold, year-round structure and rarely needs attention. Grows to about 2 to 3 feet tall.

An evergreen, grass-like succulent with arching leaves and tall, coral-red flower spikes that bloom over an extended season and draw hummingbirds and butterflies. Grows to about 2 to 3 feet, with flower spikes to 5 feet tall.

A spiky, rosette-forming, evergreen succulent with a tall, dramatic flower stalk, often used as a bold architectural accent. Grows to about 3 to 5 feet, with a flower stalk to 15 feet tall.

A classic paddle cactus with bright yellow spring flowers and edible, reddish fruit later in the season that also feeds wildlife. Grows to about 1 to 3 feet tall.

A tall, cylindrical-stemmed cactus with a striking silhouette and spring blooms, valued for the shelter it gives wildlife. Grows to about 4 to 6 feet tall.

A compact, clustering cactus with vivid pink spring flowers, well suited to containers and rock gardens. Grows under 1 foot tall.

A tall, ribbed barrel cactus with hooked spines and showy orange to red summer flowers, valued as a sculptural accent that needs very little upkeep. Fruits are an important food source for desert wildlife. Grows to about 2 to 4 feet tall.

A hedgehog cactus that forms tidy mounds, with brilliant scarlet flowers in late spring, unusual among cacti for being pollinated by hummingbirds rather than insects. Grows under 1 foot tall.

An ornamental native grass with fine texture, best known for its billowing, pink-purple plumes that light up the garden each fall and provide cover for wildlife. Grows to about 2 to 3 feet tall.

A fine-textured, low-growing native grass with distinctive, eyelash-shaped seed heads and a soft, natural look. Grows to about 1 to 1.5 feet tall.

A mounding native shrub valued for erosion control, with fragrant three-part leaves, tart red berries that feed wildlife, and vivid red-orange color in fall. Grows to about 3 to 6 feet tall.