Cacti and Shrubs Native to New Mexico

Allenrelfia occidentalis (Quinine bush)
Native shrub (2-3 feet) related to saltbrush that frequents very saline soils. Prefers well drained soil, full sun and periodic flooding. Light green to pinkish turning yellow to brown in fall.
Amelachier alnifolia (Serviceberry)
Deciduous small multi-trunked shrub (to 10 feet) white flowers in spring precede foliage. Dark blue edible berries in early summer attract birds and are good in pies and jellies. Sun but not against south or west wall, amended soil, moderate water. Would benefit from mulching or ground cover at base.
Amelanchier utahensis (Utah serviceberry)
Similar to above but more drought tolerant smaller (6 x 6 feet) and smaller fruit. Better adapted to this area.
Amorpha fruticosa (False indigo)
Deciduous shrub 3-8 feet by 5 feet. Height depends on moisture. Multiple branches of this succulent have pea like compound leaves and a purple spike flower in the spring. Any soil type full sun, drought tolerant to periodic watering.
Anisacanthus thurberii (Desert honeysuckle)
Upright bush, 3-5' x 2-3' with small deciduous green leaves. These scarlet tubular flowers bloom periodically all summer and attract hummingbirds. Thrives in sunny hot areas with monthly deep watering. Late to leaf out.
Artemisia absinthium 'powis castle' (Wormwood)
This is a dwarf cacti variety, very drought tolerant, forming a 2 x 3' mound. The gray feathery leaves make a nice contrast to other foliage. See more about cacti here: https://cactuso.com Flowers are yellow and inconspicuous. Full sun, any soil.
Artemisia filifolia (Threadleaf sage)
Evergreen airy shrub four by four feet with gray-green foliage. Prefers sandy soil but will grow in heavier, drought tolerant and full sun.
Artemisia tridentata (Big sage)
Evergreen gray-green shrub two to four feet by one to two feet. Drought tolerant but needs supplemental water at our elevation, any soil, sun. Very aromatic.

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