In its native desert Southwest range an elusive cactus grows beneath creosote bushes, ironwoods and other desert shrubs. For most of the year the plant is hard to recognize. Its gray stems look like dead sticks and blend into the surrounding vegetation. But for one...
Step into the Garden’s most colorful season! With recent rains as spring approaches, the desert wakes up in a burst of colors and the trails come alive with the first bloom of the season. Cactus flowers, wildflowers and fresh spring growth transform the...
Some plants don’t just grow, they wait. And when they bloom, they do so quietly at night. The botanical name Peniocereus marianus was formally described in 1962 by Mexican botanist Hernando Sanchez Mejorada. However, the species had previously been classified as...
Summers are never dull in the Sonoran Desert, with the stream of late night bloomers that might greet guests along the trails at Desert Botanical Garden. These cactus species are a spectacle to witness. Their flowers begin to unfold late in the evening and stay open...
January has brought unusually cold temperatures across the Southwest, including in the Phoenix area. But that hasn’t stopped a few plants from bursting with radiant, colorful blooms. Some aloes in particular have started to flower since December, and several more will...
Open early and late, visit 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. Trails, Gertrude's by Tarbell's and Garden Shop closed 1-5 p.m. for peak heat.
Weather Alert: Open earlier, open later: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. The Garden will close at 3 p.m. Friday, March 20 for Fund the Farm Celebration
Weather Alert : Open earlier, open later: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Open early and late, visit 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. Trails, Gertrude's by Tarbell's and Garden Shop closed 1-5 p.m. for peak heat. Temporary Trail Closure- Plants & People of the Sonoran Desert Trail Aug. 10-14