Best Plants for Tucson, Arizona

Greenish-yellow blooms appear in late spring, adding subtle beauty to this majestic native tree. Attracting pollinators and thriving in zones 4-9, it’s low maintenance and pet-friendly.

Smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) is a tough, native shrub producing massive white flower heads from June through September. Extremely cold-hardy to Zone 3, it thrives in part shade and is one of the easiest hydrangeas to grow. Note: all parts of hydrangea are toxic to dogs, cats, horses, and rabbits — not recommended for pet-accessible gardens.

Vibrant blue-purple blooms light up gardens in April-May, creating a stunning spring display. This low-maintenance bulb thrives in zones 4-9 and attracts valuable pollinators.

Striking deep blue blooms light up late spring with a showy, long-lasting display. This drought-tolerant native thrives in USDA zones 3-9 and resists deer browsing.

Vibrant star-shaped leaves transform into fiery reds, oranges, and yellows each fall, showcasing stunning seasonal color. This hardy tree thrives in USDA zones 5-9 and is low maintenance with excellent shade tolerance.

Tufted Hair Grass forms elegant, fine-textured mounds topped with airy golden flower clouds in summer. One of the few ornamental grasses that thrives in part shade and moist conditions.

Fragrant, vibrant pink blooms light up summer with a charming, old-fashioned appeal. Rugosa Rose thrives in USDA zones 3-7, offering deer resistance and salt tolerance.

A vibrant carpet of pink, purple, or white blooms bursts forth in spring, creating stunning ground cover. This low-maintenance, drought-tolerant perennial thrives in USDA zones 3-9 and attracts pollinators.

Fragrant white blooms dazzle from June to September, brightening gardens with their classic beauty. This low-maintenance, evergreen shrub attracts pollinators and thrives in USDA zones 7-10.

Clusters of fragrant, deep pink blooms light up summer gardens with vibrant color and an airy texture. This deer-resistant perennial thrives in USDA zones 3-8 and attracts pollinators with ease.

Fragrant white star-shaped blooms light up early spring, creating a stunning floral display. This low-maintenance shrub thrives in USDA zones 4-9 and attracts pollinators.

Creamy white blooms blush to pink and then vibrant red from July to September, adding dynamic color to any garden. This low-maintenance shrub attracts pollinators and thrives in USDA zones 4-9 with full sun to part shade.