Landscaping in the desert - the Mexican bird of paradise

I like to be proven wrong - particularly when I have the opportunity to learn great new things because of my lack of knowledge.  When I first moved to Scottsdale, AZ, I thought that landscaping and plants would be limited to cactus and succulents with very little color.  Was I wrong.

 

One of the most vibrant plants in the Arizona desert landscaping is the Mexican bird of paradise.  It's vibrant orange and red and yellow blossoms is a burst of beautiful color which lasts from late spring until late fall.  This is a fast growing bush up to 5-6 feet tall and almost as wide.  It is frost tender but has come back every year.  In the spring, cut back the Mexican bird of paradise to about 2 feet tall. 

 

This awesome plant can take full sun or shade so it's very versatile in your desert landscape.

 

If you want a spot of color in your desert landscape, try the Mexican bird of paradise. 

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