'Blue Bells' Emu BushArizona's Favorite Year Round Blooming Shrub 'Blue Bells' Emu Bush 'Blue Bells' Emu Bush (Eremophila hygrophana) is the top flowering shrub for Phoenix homeowners who want color all year long without the water bill. This compact, evergreen shrub explodes with vivid purple to violet blue flowers nearly every month of the year in Arizona's warm climate. It's incredibly tough thriving in full sun, reflected heat, and caliche soils that would stress most

Whale's Tongue Agave is an excellent choice for large commercial properties

Use it as a standalone accent in a rock garden or gravel bed where the golden spine color catches morning and evening light

and arbors in Phoenix — blazing magenta color all season long

so space at 2 to 3 foot centers for a filled-in look

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Month 6–12: Every 5–7 days

glossy foliage drops minimal debris into pools while the soft pink flowers create a tropical resort ambiance that enhances any outdoor swimming area

Barbara Karst Bougainvillea — Classic bright red bougainvillea

Unlike the deciduous oaks common in cooler climates

A mature Desert Rose with its thick

This makes them lighter

Giant Prickly Pear is fully adapted to Phoenix’s extreme heat and thrives on almost zero water once established