How to Grow and Care for Stingbushes

Desert stingbush is a small bush with pretty, cream-colored, five-petaled flowers. It’s leaves, however, are covered with stinging hairs, giving it its common name. It is native to the deserts of the western United States.

A member of the stingbush family related to the desert nettle, eucnide hirta is recognizable by its showy, distinctive flowers. These yellow blooms grow in a tubular, downward facing shape, with long yellow petals.

Yellow stingbush is a distinctive flowering shrub native to rocky desert habitats, growing up to 3 feet tall. Its heart-shaped leaves with toothed edges and rough texture offer a resilient adaptation to its arid environment. Spring blossoms are showy, with numerous yellow flowers that attract pollinators, contributing to its survival amid sparse vegetation.

Lobed-leaf stingbush is a resilient shrub that thrives in arid regions, boasting large, lobed leaves that have adapted to conserve water. Its stark white, fluffy flowers emerge prominently, creating a sharp contrast to its rugged surroundings. These blossoms lend a soft allure to lobed-leaf stingbush, a nod to its durability amidst harsh conditions.