Mother in Laws TongueThe Toughest Indoor Outdoor Plant for Phoenix Homes Mother in Law's Tongue Mother in Law's Tongue (Sansevieria trifasciata) is the single most indestructible plant you can grow in the Phoenix Valley. This upright, sword leafed succulent thrives in full sun patios, shaded entryways, bright indoor rooms, and dim office corners it simply does not care. Native to tropical West Africa, Sansevieria has adapted to survive extreme drought, low light, and

Desert Willow: a native that blooms spring through fall

Claret Cup Cactus: brilliant red-orange hedgehog flowers that bring a different bloom color and more hummingbirds

Candelilla is a clumping textural plant that reads best in a row or mass

No shade protection needed

while the dense branching provides nesting habitat for cactus wrens and other desert birds

Attribute Detail Scientific Name Gelsemium sempervirens Common Names Carolina Jessamine

Another Ferocactus family member

Sculptural Focal Point in Modern Desert Design

and once mid-summer (June)

Golden Torch — warm golden-spined columnar cactus that contrasts beautifully with Silver Torch's cool silver tones

and Desert Spoon for a textured

Pickle Plant's unusual texture makes it a standout in rock gardens and succulent displays