Xeriscape Plants

Xeriscape Plants

These varieties thrive in dry, drought-like conditions, once they are established. This low-maintenance alternative to traditional landscapes requires up to 60% less water.

This type of landscaping is becoming more popular in areas that have minimal or no irrigation, unreliable water sources and where water conservation is practiced. For best outcomes, consult local experts.

Shrubs

Botanical Name Common Name
Amelanchier Saskatoon/Serviceberry
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Kinnickinick, Bearberry
Artemisia tridentata Big Sagebrush Artemisia
Caragana Caragana/Peashrub
Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘Dark Knight’ Dark Knight Bluebeard
Chrysothamnus nauseosus var. nauseosus Dwarf Blue Rabbitbrush
Elaeagnus angustifolia Russian Olive
Elaeagnus commutata Wolf Willow, Silverberry
Forsythia ‘Northern Gold’ Northern Gold Forsythia
Genista Lydia Lydia Broom
Holodiscus discolor Ocean Spray
Ligustrum Privet
Mahonia Oregon Grape
Opuntia Prickly Pear Cactus
Philadelphus Mock Orange
Physocarpus Ninebark
Potentilla fruticosa Potentilla/Cinquefoil
Prunus virginiana Western Chokecherry
Rhus Sumac
Ribes Currants/Gooseberries/Josta Berry
Rosa acicularis Prickly Wild Rose
Rosa ‘Blanc Double de Coubert’ Blanc Double de Coubert Rose
Rosa ‘ Hansa’ Hansa Rose
Rosa ‘Nearly Wild’ Nearly Wild Rose
Rosa ‘Purple Pavement’ Purple Pavement Rose
Rosa ‘Rugelda Pavement’ Rugelda Pavement Rose
Rosa ‘Schneekoppe’ Snow Pavement Rose
Rosa ‘Uhlater’ Foxi Pavement Foxi Pavement Rose
Rosa Woodsii Woods Rose
Salix purpurea ‘Nana’ Dwarf Blue Arctic Willow
Shepherdia argentea Silver Buffaloberry
Shepherdia candensis Russet Buffaloberry
Symphoriarpos albus White Snowberry
Syringa Lilac
Viburnum Wayfaring Tree, Cranberry
Yucca Yucca/soapweed/Adams Needle

Vines

Botanical Name Common Name
Campsis Trumpet Vine
Clematis ‘Jackmanii’ Jackmanii Clematis
Parthenocissus Virginia Creeper, Engelman Ivy
Polygonum aubertii Silver Lace Vine

Evergreens

Botanical Name Common Name
Picea Spruces
Pinus Pines
Pseudotsuga menziesii glauca Rocky Mountain Douglas Fir

Grasses / Aquatics

Botanical Name Common Name
Arrhenatherum ela. Bulbosum ‘Variegatum’ Variegated Bulbous Oat Grass
Bouteloua Blue Grama Grass
Deschampsia Tufted Hair Grass
Elymus spicatus Bluebunch Wheat Grass
Festuca Blue Fescue Grass
Helictotrichon Blue Oat Grass
Koeleria glauca /macrantha Blue Hair Grass/Junegrass
Leymus Lyme Grass
Panicum Switch Grass
Pennisetum Fountain Grass
Phalaris Ribbon Grass
Schizachyrium Bluestem Grass

Perennials

Botanical Name Common Name
Arrhenatherum ela. Bulbosum ‘Variegatum’ Variegated Bulbous Oat Grass
Bouteloua Blue Grama Grass
Deschampsia Tufted Hair Grass
Elymus spicatus Bluebunch Wheat Grass
Festuca Blue Fescue Grass
Helictotrichon Blue Oat Grass
Koeleria glauca /macrantha Blue Hair Grass/Junegrass
Leymus Lyme Grass
Panicum Switch Grass
Pennisetum Fountain Grass
Phalaris Ribbon Grass
Schizachyrium Bluestem Grass

Trees

Botanical Name Common Name
Caragana Caragana/Peashrub
Crataegus Hawthorn
Gleditsia Honeylocust
Prunus virg. ‘Bailey Select’ Bailey’s Select Schubert
Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Purple Robe’ Purple Robe Locust
Syringa Lilac