AMWUA - Landscape Plant Selection

The possibilities and combinations of plants are as endless as they are exciting. You may want to contrast foliage color and texture, harmonize or contrast flower colors, or combine soft forms with bold or striking accent plants.

These lists demonstrate some of the many ways you can combine low-water-use plants for year-round color, beauty, and function. You will need to have Adobe Acrobat installed to view them.

Seasonal Color - By selecting and placing your plants carefully, you can keep your garden colorful year-round. Use the following lists for beautiful plant combination ideas that will provide seasonal color for your landscape.

Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter

Poolscaping - Your pool will be even more inviting when you surround it with colorful desert plants. But special considerations should be taken when selecting plants. Check out our pool plant recommendations.

Rabbit Resistance - OK, so nothing is really going to stop those rabbits if they are hungry enough. But try these plants if you’re looking for their least favorite meal.

Plant Selection Resources - There are many more wonderful low-water-use plants beyond the 200 indcluded in the booklet Landscape Plants for the Arizona Desert. For more plant selections and information, view our plant flyers, look into the many publications, Web sites, and demonstration gardens that are available.