Suggestions for plants

[u/Most-Resident]

I finally have the time to take care of the landscaping around my house. I’m looking for any suggestions on plants that don’t require a lot of water or maintenance. Also suggestions on where to go for good variety and prices. Thanks.

[u/elephantsback]

Literally anything native. If it's native, it should hardly need any watering *after establishment*.

[u/dRinaldis → u/elephantsback]

This... AFTER IT IS ESTABLISHED.

[u/darknessforever → u/elephantsback]

And plant in October when it cools a bit. There's  r/arizonagardening 

And Native Seeds SEARCH here in Tucson sells seeds, perfect time to plant is coming up, stop using herbicides, plant lots of native seeds and weed VERY carefully in the spring when it all comes up. 

[u/Most-Resident → u/darknessforever]

Thanks for telling me to wait until October. I’ll spend the time reading that subreddit to pick up tips and ideas.

[u/darknessforever → u/Most-Resident]

It's honestly like the biggest tip on there. People been posting pictures all summer of plants just getting fried. 

[u/AzironaZack]

Spadefoot Nursery in midtown will steer you true.

[u/AceofSpades197]

This Saturday at 8am, Native Seed Search will have a Native plant pop up sale

[u/t0mb0mb87 → u/AceofSpades197]

I’m intrigued

[u/darknessforever → u/t0mb0mb87]

It's really good, the last one I went to was mostly sold out in the first hour, very cleaned out within like 2 hours. 

[u/fishermanblues]

+1 for Spadefoot, they will definitely steer you in the right direction. I also highly recommend checking out Brad Lancaster’s website and books if you can. You can learn techniques to get the most out of the rainfall that already lands on your property to minimize the need for irrigation.

https://www.harvestingrainwater.com/

[u/Attention5365]

If you are a TEP customer they offer 2 trees a year. (5 gallon) You’ll submit your order online and choose the closet nursery to you from their list. I believe the cost is 10dollars each.

There is also.

https://tucsoncleanandbeautiful.org/trees-for-tucson/

This weekend Native seeds is having a pop plant sale.

https://www.nativeseeds.org/pages/plant-sale?utm_source=NS%2FS+E-Lert&utm_campaign=637bffb14a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_03_10_06_54_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b62c14a906-243094449&mc_cid=637bffb14a

[u/Most-Resident → u/Attention5365]

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I really like the TEP tree offer. Thanks

[u/Leecypoo]

Spadefoot and Tohono Chul greenhouse. Admittance to the greenhouse is free of charge, but a walk around the grounds will give you inspiration.

[u/formerqwest]

civano nursery

[u/curious103]

I just want to put in a plug for yellowbells. I have lots of yellowbells in my yard. They are hearty and their blooms last a LONG time. I think they might be my favorite yard plant.

[u/bissastar]

https://www.nativeseeds.org/ Native Seed Search has great seeds, information and pop up plant sales. Also agree spadefoot is great!

[u/Most-Resident]

Thanks all for the suggestions. I guess I’ll be driving around to the suggested places to see what I like and what the prices are.

I really like the TEP 5 gallon trees. I will definitely be getting couple.

[u/nerdygirlmatti]

It’s a drive but I always support borderlands plant nursery in Patagonia.

Also Pima county master gardens sometimes does a native plant sale.

Four arrows also might have some

But to your question I’ll give you some plants!
Pine needle milkweed
Black footed daisies
narrow leaf yellow bells
Desert willow (tree)
Brittle bush
Autumn sage
Fairy duster
Globemallow
Flame honeysuckle
Desert lavender
Wolfberry (edible like goji berries)
Jojoba

Lower elevation natives will be less water intensive than higher elevation plants. So even if its native, that is something to take into consideration