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Desert Corner Nursery

Desert Corner Nursery

Native & Arid Adapted Plant Nursery at Tohono Chul
Open Daily | 9 AM – 5 PM

At the Desert Corner Nursery, we specialize in plants that thrive in Tucson’s climate—many of which are grown right here on the grounds. Our dedicated propagation team cultivates the majority of the plants we sell, using seeds collected from our own gardens and responsibly sourced from local native seed collectors. We also propagate rare and specialty plants from cuttings, ensuring a unique selection you won’t find anywhere else. Open year-round, our nursery is staffed by plant experts ready to help you find the perfect additions to your landscape.

Don’t miss the Fall & Spring Plant Sale! These seasonal plant sales are an extravaganza of interesting and unique plants not found at the national chains.

Click here to sign up for the Desert Corner Express newsletter to receive announcements about plant sales and other special events.

BEST OF THE NORTHWEST 2024 & 2025
Voted “Best Garden Center/Plant Nursery” in the Northwest Explorer’s Best of Northwest 2024 and 2025

You do not need a Tohono Chul membership to shop at the Desert Corner Nursery, but Tohono Chul members receive a 10% discount on plants. Click here to become a member and save!

The mission of Tohono Chul’s Propagation Department and plant nursery is to grow, sell, and promote appropriate southwest and arid-adapted plants that encourage water conservation and support local wildlife, especially native pollinators, and to provide accurate information on the care and use of these plants in the landscape.

Please join us in helping make Tucson beautiful year-round, while conserving our water resources. Future generations will thank you.

Butterfly Garden Tip: Include butterfly larval food plants in your garden, along with nectar flowers. Both are essential for the survival of butterflies.

Larval host plants include:

  • Senna/Cassia (Sulfurs)
  • Asclepias sp. (Monarchs & Queens)
  • Passiflora sp. (Gulf Fitillary)
  • Aristolochia sp. (Pipevine Swallowtail)
  • Phyla nodiflora (buckeye, Phaon Crescent)