Drought tolerant plant list for Colorado gardens
X-rated plants: require 1” of moisture per week
XX-rated plants: require 1/2 “ of moisture per week
XXX-rated plants: require 1/2” of moisture every other week.
Click on a link below for a comprehensive list of suitable plants:
X-Rated Annuals | X-Rated Perennials | X-Rated Shrubs |
X-Rated Ornamental Grasses
X-Rated Vines | X-Rated Bulbs | X-Rated Trees
This list of plants was prepared by Garden Centers of Colorado with the help and assistance of many Green Industry professionals.
It is not meant to be an inclusive list but rather a list of common plants which are readily available that meet the criteria of thriving in semi-arid climatic conditions with different amounts of water.
City Floral Greenhouse also carries a full line of
Accessories to help landscapes survive
- Mulch
- Soil amendments/compost
- Water timers
- Water sensors
- Rain gauges
- Polymers
- Drip irrigation supplies
- Multiple hose connectors
- Soaker hoses
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