Jim Martinez has been creating water-wise, environmentally friendly gardens in Dallas and Marfa, Texas for more than 30 years. He picks seven of his favorite plants to grow in desert regions, including Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
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PINK MUHLY GRASS
( Muhlenbergia capillaris ) is a drought-tolerant grass that produces a spectacular bloom of billowy pinkish flowers in the fall. It works well planted en masse in a border on its own or mixed with other drought- and sun-loving perennials.