What is a good desert plant with a flower for landscaping?

Answer 1

hey, forget the catus, i got a few goodies that will give you some good color even with the oven turned on. (well, if the oven is set on low) lots of hot, dry color. leucophyllum, texas ranger. dodonaea viscosa, hop bush. rosmarinus officinalls, rosemary. salvia, many types. lavandula, lavender. taxus, yew. achilles, yarrow. ceanothus. cytisus, broom. boy, i could write all night. a little thought... check with one of the master gardener sights in los vegas. i bet they will have a list of goodies i haven't even though of? (toss in a catus or two just to make every one happy)

Answer 2

Bromiliads

Answer 3

cactus

Answer 4

Below is the summary from

http://phoenix.about.com/od/desertplantsandflowers/a/purplesage.htm

Also, attached in the source is another link which gives you indepth information on desert plants which are perennial.

Also, try doing research on Native Plants in your area/region.

Hope this helps and all the very best.




1: Oleander
The oleander is the first of seven desert plants that I recommend for people who want desert plants that are perennial (you need to plant them only once), hardy, low care, relatively drought resistant, easy to find, pretty cheap to buy, and provide lovely color many times during the year.
The botanical name for the oleander is Nerium oleander.
2: Desert Plant #2: Purple Sage
The purple sage is the second of seven desert plants that I recommend for people who want desert plants that are perennial (you need to plant them only once), hardy, low care, relatively drought resistant, easy to find, pretty cheap to buy, and provide lovely color many times during the year.
The botanical name for purple sage is Salvia
Desert Plant #3: Bougainvillea
The bougainvillea is the third of seven desert plants that I recommend for people who want desert plants that are perennial (you need to plant them only once), hardy, low care, relatively drought resistant, easy to find, pretty cheap to buy, and provide lovely color many times during the year. Locally, you will most often hear bougainvillea pronounced: bo-gun-vee-ya.
The botanical name for bougainvillea is Nyctaginaceae.
Desert Plant #4: Lantana
Lantana is the fourth of seven desert plants that I recommend for people who want desert plants that are perennial (you need to plant them only once), hardy, low care, relatively drought resistant, easy to find, pretty cheap to buy, and provide lovely color many times during the year. Locally, you will most often hear lantana pronounced: lan-tan-nuh.
TheDesert Plant #5: Pampas Grass
Pampas Grass is the fifth of seven desert plants that I recommend for people who want desert plants that are perennial (you need to plant them only once), hardy, low care, relatively drought resistant, easy to find, and pretty cheap to buy--this is the only one of the seven here that doesn't have colorful flowers.
The botanical name for pampas grass is Cortaderia
botanical name for lantana is Verbenaceae
Desert Plant #6: Fairy Duster
Fairy Duster is the sixth of seven desert plants that I recommend for people who want desert plants that are perennial (you need to plant them only once), hardy, low care, relatively drought resistant, easy to find, pretty cheap to buy, and provide lovely color many times during the year.
The botanical name for Fairy Duster is Calliandra.
Desert Plant #7: Mexican Bird of Paradise
The Mexican Bird of Paradise is the seventh of seven desert plants that I recommend for people who want desert plants that are perennial (you need to plant them only once), hardy, low care, relatively drought resistant, easy to find, pretty cheap to buy, and provide lovely color many times during the year.
The botanical name for Mexican Bird of Paradise is Caesalpinia mexicana