Contains detailed notes on 43 shrubs that are well adapted to Southwest desert climate, 36 of them native to the Sonoran and Chihuahan Desert regions. Principal criteria for inclusion are low water use and cold hardiness; the selection table also includes information on flower color, flowering season, and growth rate.
Table of Contents

* Introduction
* Design Notes
* Planting Notes [separate sections on each of 21 species]
* Other Plants to Look For
* Comparative Table