Like all southern states, New Mexico is home to plenty of vibrant and hardy wild native plants. Rather than being filled with nothing but cactus, as many people might believe, the state has plenty of pretty flowers worthy of an ornamental garden. Grasses and herbs are also common to the area.

Bright yellow butterflyweed is a favorite plant among many New Mexicans, as are the small flowers of the silverweed cinquefoil. The Colorado blue columbine can be found in the area, and can add a bit of soft color to any landscape. Lovely little white flowers, such as those featured on the Juneberry and the Western yarrow, are also popular native flowers in New Mexico.