Non-toxic, pet friendly plants to add color to your Las Vegas yard
Want to brighten up your yard with colorful blooms that are safe for your canine companion and can withstand the scorching Vegas summer? Say goodbye to a dull, lifeless yard because there is an abundance of lively choices that are both non-toxic and capable of flourishing in our arid environment. To help you out, I have handpicked a selection of ten dazzling plants that are sure to impress. From timeless roses to enchanting sunflowers, these desert-friendly and non-toxic plants are sure to bring your eyes joy.
1. Roses
Beginning with the timeless beauty of roses, these flowers are an essential addition to any garden. With their wide range of species and colors, they thrive splendidly in our desert climate. Not only do roses provide a delightful fragrance, but they also offer a variety of scents, ranging from delicate and sweet to robust and aromatic. You can clip these blooms and bring them indoors, adding a vibrant touch to your home with a tasteful vase arrangement. Additionally, rose petals and rosewater hold culinary value, lending their flavors to desserts, beverages, and teas. Beyond their practical uses, roses hold cultural and symbolic importance, often representing love, romance, beauty, and elegance.
2. Sunflowers
If you're looking for vibrant and towering beauties, sunflowers are the way to go. With their vibrant yellow or orange petals and tall stalks, sunflowers are a delightful addition to any garden. They thrive in full sun and can reach impressive heights. Sunflowers are pet-friendly and can provide a touch of whimsy to your yard while attracting pollinators.
3. Mexican Petunias
Mexican Petunia is a hardy perennial that produces vibrant purple or blue flowers throughout the summer. These low-maintenance plants can tolerate both sun and shade, making them versatile for different areas of your yard. Mexican Petunias are non-toxic to pets and attract butterflies, adding beauty and biodiversity to your garden.
4. Zinnias
Zinnias are popular annual flowers that come in a variety of colors, including vibrant shades of red, orange, pink, and purple. These hardy plants can withstand the heat of Zone 9 and bloom throughout the summer. Zinnias are non-toxic to pets, making them a wonderful addition to your garden beds or containers. They are versatile in gardens, containers, and cut flower arrangements, adding vibrant colors and textures. Zinnias are excellent for attracting butterflies and creating a pollinator-friendly environment.
5. Snapdragons
Snapdragons are known for their unique, dragon-like blooms that add vertical interest to your garden. These perennials come in a range of colors and thrive in full sun or partial shade. Snapdragons are pet-safe, but it's worth noting that the leaves can be mildly irritating if ingested. They have a unique vertical growth habit, with tall flower spikes that can reach various heights depending on the cultivar. Snapdragons are often grown as annuals or biennials, with some perennial varieties available as well.
6. Marigolds
Marigolds are my newest favorite flowers. They not only have vibrant blooms in colors like orange, yellow, gold, red, and maroon, but they have so much more going for them. Marigolds are excellent for companion planting and repel many insects. Yes! Plant them next to your tomatoes! They are easy to grow and adapt to different soil types and light conditions. Marigolds have a long blooming season and attract beneficial insects like ladybugs and hoverflies. Some marigold species even have culinary uses and medicinal properties.
7. Blanket Flowers
Blanket Flowers are native to North America and are well-suited to the hot and dry conditions of Zone 9. With their vibrant red and yellow blooms, they create a striking contrast in any garden. These drought-tolerant perennials are safe for pets and attract butterflies and bees, making them a pollinator-friendly choice.
8. Blue-Eyed Daisies
Blue-Eyed Daisies are perennial plants native to South Africa. They are known for their striking daisy-like flowers with vibrant colors, including shades of blue, purple, pink, and white. Blue-eyed daisies prefer full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating hot and dry conditions.
9. Catmint
Catmint, also known as Nepeta, a perennial herb that brings beauty and fragrance to your garden is currently on my wish list. With its small tubular flowers in shades of lavender, blue, or white, Catmint adds a touch of charm to any landscape. This pet-safe plant attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, creating a buzzing ecosystem in your yard. Catmint is low-maintenance and blooms from spring to fall, providing continuous flowers for you to enjoy.
10. Solar Flares
Solar Flare Esperanza, or Tecoma X 'Solar Flare' dazzles with its vibrant trumpet-shaped flowers. With hues ranging from orange to red, Solar Flare Esperanza adds a fiery and tropical touch to your garden. This heat-tolerant shrub attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, adding a lively and dynamic atmosphere to your outdoor space. With its long-lasting blooms, Solar Flare Esperanza is sure to make a statement in your landscape.
If your yard is lacking color, I hope this list will get you started on creating your own colorful oasis. Enjoy the sights, scents, and pollinator they attract, and revel in the colorful paradise you've created!
Blog Circle
To continue through the blog circle, click the link at the bottom of each post, starting here with Niagara dog photographer of Two Saints Photography shares the beauty of blooms in Niagara's orchards and vineyards and why you'll love your pets images taken amongst them.
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