- You can grow plants in dry desert climates.desert plants image by Carol Tomalty from Fotolia.com
The U.S. Geological Survey defines a desert as a region with an average annual rainfall of 10 inches or less. If you live in a desert region, you know how difficult it is to grow plants outdoors. Instead of fighting the intense sun that often accompanies the low desert precipitation, try growing these plants that do well in the shade of the hot and arid desert climate. - Aucuba japonica-This shade-loving bush with broad green leaves and yellow spots stays green all year and flourishes in full shade.
Dwarf Pittosporum-The Dwarf Pittosporum is a dark green shrub with shiny leaves. Although it does best in the shade, it can tolerate morning sun.
Ribes Currants-This flowering desert shrub does well in partial desert shade. It grows to be 6 to 8 feet tall, and tolerates the heat, the cold, and the scarcity of precipitation. - Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)-This groundcover with small, white blossoms does best in full shade and won't tolerate the sun.
Hardy blue plumbago (Ceratostigma plumbaginoides)-This groundcover changes color in the autumn from green to red. During the summer months, it is covered with blue flowers. It does well in partially-shaded to fully-shaded areas.
Creeping Fig-Great vine for wall or groundcover. This variety does not bloom. The creeping fig thrives in afternoon shade. - Desert Rose-Light green or gray cactus with beautiful variegated pink flowers. It likes dappled shade, but can also take the sun.
Day Lillys (Hemerocallis)-High desert flowering plant with orange flower. The day lily can withstand the dry desert climate and flourishes in medium to full shade
Columbine-A flowering plant whose blossoms come in a variety of colors. The hardiest columbine is the variety with the yellow bloom. This plant does well in a shady desert climate.
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