• Native desert shrubs and plantsemty road via red sandrock formation area image by Danuta Kania from Fotolia.com
  
  Large desert shrubs are ideal for landscape decor and privacy. These shrubs grow well in desert climates of the Southwest. Many desert shrubs are low-maintenance and do not need daily watering. Some desert shrubs produce flowers and lovely green foliage.
  
  

Chuparosa

• The chuparosa is a large desert shrub that can grow up to 8 feet tall and 12 feet wide. This shrub produces thick green foliage and blooms orange flowers in March that do not drop until the fall. This plant attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. The chuparosa needs full sun and minimal shade, making it ideal for walkways or backyard privacy shrubs.
  
  

Big Sagebrush

• According to the Desert USA website, big sagebrush gets its name from its tall stature. Big sagebrush grows from 2 to 7 feet tall. This shrub is native to regions of California and Nebraska and other desert states like Nevada. Big sagebrush is Nevada's state plant. It prefers areas that are very dry and rocky. You will most likely notice this shrub along major highways across the desert. This plant produces silvery-green foliage and clusters of cream and yellow flowers in the spring.
  
  

California Snake Brush

• The California snake brush is a large desert shrub reaching average heights of up to 8 feet. This shrub blooms yellowish-green flowers during the summer months. This shrub is easy to care for and only requires pruning. The California snake brush absorbs all its water from rain throughout the year.
  
  

Four-Wing Saltbush

• The four-wing saltbush is a desert shrub that produces green paper-like foliage and yellow flowers in the spring. This shrub grows an average of 8 feet tall, but it can also grow up to 15 feet tall. The four-wing saltbush prefers sandy soils and requires very minimal watering. Light pruning keeps the shrub under control.