Fall is our spring
Cooler soil lets many permanent plants build roots before the next intense summer.
Gilbert, Arizona · Low desert
Know what grows here.
Meet the plants around you—and find the right thing to put in the ground at the right time.
See what to plantYour planting window
August in the low desert
The local field guide
Plants worth knowing
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A desert garden thinks differently
Plant for the place,
not against it.
Water deep, less often
Move water outward as roots grow. Established desert plants usually prefer a thorough soak to frequent sips.
Respect mature size
A right-sized plant needs less corrective pruning and stays healthier around walls, paths, and utilities.
Keep learning
Trusted desert references
Plant finderAMWUA’s Plants for the Arizona Desert↗
DesignAMWUA desert plant combinations↗
FlowersUA low-desert flower guide↗
This is a learning guide, not a guarantee. A plant’s exact timing depends on weather, microclimate, exposure, irrigation, and whether you’re planting seed or a nursery transplant. Plant photographs are sourced from Wikimedia Commons; follow each photo credit for its source and license.