A vigorous, sprawling shrub prized for its intensely colored bracts (modified leaves) that surround inconspicuous true flowers, blooming nearly year-round in warm climates. Extremely drought-tolerant once established and well-suited to tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate gardens.

A vigorous, thorny shrub prized for its papery, colorful bracts in shades of pink, magenta, red, or purple that bloom profusely in warm seasons. It thrives in hot, dry conditions and requires minimal maintenance once established.

Marvel of Peru is a tender perennial with tuberous roots and fragrant flowers that open in late afternoon, displaying striking color combinations of red, pink, yellow, and white often on the same plant. It's grown as an annual in cooler climates and prized for its unusual blooming habit and vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers.

A drought-tolerant southwestern shrub with delicate pink or white flowers that typically open in late afternoon. Best suited for arid and semi-arid gardens with minimal water requirements.