Bougainvillea, a vibrant and hardy flowering vine, is a stunning addition to Tucson's desert landscape. Known for its showy, colorful bracts in shades of magenta, pink, purple, and orange, this drought-tolerant plant thrives in the region's hot, arid conditions. Bougainvillea can be grown as a sprawling groundcover, or trained to climb fences, walls, or trellises, adding dramatic color and texture to any space. Once established, it requires minimal water and care, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance xeriscaping. Bougainvillea’s ability to flourish in intense heat and its ability to attract pollinators, like butterflies and hummingbirds, make it a popular choice for desert gardens.
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Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea, a vibrant and hardy flowering vine, is a stunning addition to Tucson's desert landscape. Known for its showy, colorful bracts in shades of magenta, pink, purple, and orange, this drought-tolerant plant thrives in the region's hot, arid conditions. Bougainvillea can be grown as a sprawling groundcover, or trained to climb fences, walls, or trellises, adding dramatic color and texture to any space. Once established, it requires minimal water and care, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance xeriscaping. Bougainvillea’s ability to flourish in intense heat and its ability to attract pollinators, like butterflies and hummingbirds, make it a popular choice for desert gardens.
| Plant Type | Climber, Shrub, Vine |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | |
| Flower Color | Red, Purple, White, Pink, Coral, Orange, Pink-Rose, Burgundy, Gold, Rose |
| Flower Season | Summer, Fall |
| Growth Rate | Fast, Moderate |
| Height | 3-30 ft |
| Spread | 1-12 ft |
| Spacing | 6 ft |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Semi-Evergreen, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Maintenance | Low, Average |
| Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers, Specimen, Wall-Side Borders, Walls and Fences |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Heat, Rocky Soil, Salt |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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