Butterfly BushPhoenix's #1 Butterfly Magnet Shrub for Summer Color Butterfly Bush (Buddleja davidii) lives up to its name no plant attracts more butterflies to a Phoenix garden. This fast growing deciduous shrub produces long, cone shaped flower spikes in shades of purple, blue, pink, and white from late spring through fall. The fragrant blooms are irresistible to monarchs, swallowtails, painted ladies, and dozens of other butterfly species. Whether youre building

Avoid planting during peak summer heat

Indian Laurel Fig is the workhorse choice for fast

Crapemyrtle Mature Height 6–10 feet Mature Width 6–10 feet Growth Rate Fast — 2–3 feet per year in Phoenix Sun Full sun (6+ hrs)

It is not a fit if you want a tidy evergreen hedge or a plant that holds its leaves and shape through a cold Valley winter

Plant in full sun to partial shade with well-draining soil

Just ensure adequate sun exposure and keep the root zone well-drained

Summer (May–Sep): Bloom is finished but the vine pushes hard green growth through extreme heat and reflected wall warmth

Tipu Tree (Tipuana tipu) is the crown jewel of Phoenix shade trees

dramatically reducing cooling costs and making your outdoor spaces usable even in the hottest months

Foliage Evergreen — green stems with dense golden spines year-round Bloom Creamy white to pale yellow flowers on mature specimens Golden Saguaro Uses in Phoenix Landscapes

It is not the right fit if you want repeat color all summer

and pergolas with ease