Arboretums, Gardens, and Museums

Arboretum at Flagstaff Home page of the Arboretum in Flagstaff, Arizona

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Home page of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson, Arizona

Boyce Thompson Arboretum  A guided tour of the arboretum and information on desert plants, birds, and animals

Desert Botanical Garden  Home page of the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona

Glendale Xeriscape Demonstration Garden Home page of the Glendale Xeriscape Demonstration Garden in Glendale, Arizona

Tohono Chul Park Home page of Tohono Chul Park in Tucson, Arizona

Tucson Botanical Gardens Home of the Tucson Botanical Gardens in Tucson, Arizona

University of Arizona Arboretum Home page of the University of Arizona Campus Arboretum in Tucson, Arizona

Government Agencies

Arizona Department of Agriculture List of protected plants and guidelines for plant removal

Arizona Department of Agriculture Plant Services Division Information about plant pests and diseases

Arizona Department of Water Resources Lists of native, drought-tolerant and low-water use plants, trees, and shrubs

United States Department of Agriculture The USDA PLANTS Database is a single source of standardized information about plants

Home Horticulture and Landscaping

Flora and FaunaThe Arizona Flora and Fauna Image Gallery is an online collection of plant, animal, and plant disease images from the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension.

Home Horticulture and Pests Information on commerical, home and urban horticulture. Includes information on pest control and the Master Gardner program.

Low-Water Use Landscaping The City of Glendale Water Conservation Office provides free infromational brochures and classes on low-water use landscaping.

Plant Advisor  Great tool for identifying and caring for desert plants. Plants are listed by name, or can be searched by water and sun requirements or special landscape use. Includes pictures

Desert USA  Pictures and characteristics of desert plants, and wildflower hotlines and information

University of Arizona Cooperative Extension  Month-by-month timely tips, plant care, and Master Gardener Program information

Additional Resources

Arizona Native Plant Society Information about native and non-native plants in Arizona

Threatened and Endangered Plants  Searchable site published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture