If you are native to Arizona or the desert southwest, you are familiar with the bougainvillea. It’s everywhere. Newcomers and those snowbirds, however, are not as familiar with this fabulous little perennial. They love its beautiful blooms and wandering nature.
Gardening in the Tucson area can be tricky. Even if you had a greenthumb elsewhere in the United States, it may not be as apparent here. The desert, with its wide range of temperatures and lack of rainfall, can wreak havoc with many a garden.
