Anisacanthus thurberi

Thurber's desert honeysuckle is a tough, low-maintenance shrub native to the Sonoran Desert that thrives in well-drained soils with minimal supplemental water once established. Plant it in full sun to part shade and enjoy its vibrant tubular orange-red flowers, which are magnets for hummingbirds and butterflies. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth.