Ocotillo

Fouquieria splendens is a unique, vase-shaped desert shrub featuring numerous long, wand-like stems that radiate from a central base. Though often appearing as a collection of dry, spiny sticks, it rapidly produces lush green leaves following rainfall. In spring, terminal clusters of brilliant scarlet flowers emerge, attracting hummingbirds. This drought-tolerant perennial is ideal for xeriscaping, sculptural accents, or living security hedges in arid climates.