All About Xeriscape

It may surprise you, but this entire yard is xeriscape! The plants in this landscape are all well adapted to Colorado and grouped according to water need which makes the best use of water in the landscape. The turfgrass is a dwarf tall fescue and looks great with 2/3rds the water of traditional grass. A tip for large yards like this one is to plant in groups to create unity and interest and to choose larger xeric shrubs where possible to help reduce maintenance.

All About Xeriscape

It may surprise you, but this entire yard is xeriscape! The plants in this landscape are all well adapted to Colorado and grouped according to water need which makes the best use of water in the landscape. The turfgrass is a dwarf tall fescue and looks great with 2/3rds the water of traditional grass. A tip for large yards like this one is to plant in groups to create unity and interest and to choose larger xeric shrubs where possible to help reduce maintenance.

Some plants found in this landscape are:

Walker's Low Catmint
Walker's Low Catmint

Nepeta racemosa 'Walker's Low'

Thornless Cockspur Hawthorn
Thornless Cockspur Hawthorn

Crataegus crus-galli var. inermis

Russian Sage
Russian Sage

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Gro-Low Sumac
Gro-Low Sumac

Rhus aromatica 'Gro-Low'

Turf-type Tall Fescue
Turf-type Tall Fescue

Festuca arundinacea

Pineleaf Penstemon
Pineleaf Penstemon

Penstemon pinifolius

Moonshine Yarrow
Moonshine Yarrow

Achillea 'Moonshine'

Munstead English Lavender
Munstead English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead'