The hedgehog cactus is a great xeriscape plant with beautiful blooms which attract pollinators. It's native to the southwester deserts of the U.S. and Mexico and doesn't require supplemental watering.

Commonly encountered locally are three kinds of rainbow cactus, which are small hedgehog cacti characterized by pastel bands of color around their stems. Texas rainbow, with its large, pale yellow ...

In addition to growing plants native to your region such as scarlet hedgehog cactus, there are other tips and tricks you can use to attract hummingbirds to your yard — such as choosing annuals ...