Parry's Penstemon trees it climbs rapidly — covering

it climbs rapidly — covering significant wall space in a single season

A decorative layer of gravel or decomposed granite around the plant helps retain moisture and accentuates its beautiful color tones

Pink Crape Myrtle is one of the fastest-growing flowering trees in the Phoenix Valley

Late spring is the best planting window

Fall (Oct–Nov): Prime planting season and a strong second bloom as temperatures ease

Parry's Penstemon trees it climbs rapidly — coveringPhoenix's Boldest Native Spring Wildflower Parry's Penstemon (Penstemon parryi) is the showstopper of the Sonoran Desert spring bloom. Tall, sturdy spikes loaded with bright magenta pink tubular flowers rise 24 feet above a compact rosette of blue green foliage, creating a stunning vertical accent that stops traffic. Native to Arizona's desert canyons and hillsides, this tough perennial laughs at triple digit heat, thrives in rocky caliche soil, and