Native HedgehogArizona's Toughest Native Hedgehog Cactus Stunning Magenta Blooms Native Hedgehog Cactus (Echinocereus engelmanii) is the real deal a true Arizona native that has thrived in the Sonoran Desert for thousands of years. This rugged hedgehog cactus forms clumps of spiny cylindrical stems that erupt with some of the most vivid magenta pink flowers you'll ever see each spring. Whether you're restoring native habitat in Scottsdale, building a waterwise front

Established Chitalpa is highly drought-tolerant and typically needs no supplemental irrigation from November through March

or establishing an unforgettable desert specimen in Peoria — Giant Hesperaloe is unmatched in presence and toughness

White-to-pink nocturnal flowers open in late spring and early summer

This native can go in nearly year-round

Begin reducing water heading into dormancy

it's remarkably drought-tolerant and heat-resistant

The tree gets a full winter and spring to develop roots before its first Phoenix summer

extending color long after the laurel finishes

Secure stake — ensure the stake is firmly planted for wind protection during establishment

and abundant sunshine

Keep the crown dry and drainage sharp during downpours

and large open yards where it gets room for a 30 to 40 ft canopy well away from foundations and pools