Native Desert Plants to Inspire Your Custom Murals

Adobe haciendas are often accented by the beautiful and unique artwork of custom ceramic tile murals, which often showcase the breathtaking landscape of the Sonoran Desert. To capture this iconic southwestern look in your home, you might consider adding a tile mural to your kitchen, bathroom, or foyer with the eye-popping colors and unique designs of these native plants. 

Saguaros

Nothing represents Tucson scenery quite like the saguaro, a distinctively beautiful cactus not found anywhere else in the world. Saguaros can take more than 100 years to grow to full height and sprout their characteristic arms, but they can instantly add beauty to your home showcased on hand-painted tiles.

Poppies

One of few flowers tough enough to handle the desert sun and heat, poppies are a popular choice for desert landscapes and murals. With vibrant color and pleasing floral patterns, poppies can create aesthetic appeal in almost any space.

Prickly Pear Cactus

Prickly pear cacti are most recognized for their richly pink fruits and round red flowers that attract hummingbirds in the spring. As one of the most prominent landscape features in the Tucson area, these cacti can bring a mural to life as part of a landscape or in a still-life of the delicate blooms.

Century Plants

The century plant shoots up from an agave bush with an impressive center stock that produces big yellow blossoms just once in its lifetime. Its grey-green leaves and bright yellow blooms are elegantly paired with the color palate of a southwest interior design scheme.