Plants That Capture The Unique Spirit Of The West
Explore our unique palette of cold hardy, drought tolerant perennials that thrive in rugged landscapes, high elevations, and harsh climates.
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Nepeta 'Select Blue' (Select Blue Catmint) is a fantastic xeric perennial with dramatic lavender-blue flowers and handsome gray-green foliage. A recurrent bloomer, the first flush of...
Learn MoreSelect Blue Nepeta Select Blue Catmint Nepeta faassenii Select BlueAs low as $9.99 Sale $7.99Per Plant - 2.5" PotNepeta 'Select Blue' (Select Blue Catmint) is a fantastic xeric perennial with dramatic lavender-blue flowers and handsome gray-green foliage. A recurrent bloomer, the first flush of flowers comes in late spring, and again later in summer. A long-lived, easily grown perennial, this is an excellent plant for beginners.Learn More![Bouteloua gracilis Blonde Ambition, Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass]()
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass (Bouteloua gracilis Blonde Ambition PP#22,048) is a native ornamental grass with a completely new look. The horizontal eyelash-like chartreuse flower...
Learn MoreBlonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass Bouteloua gracilis Blonde Ambition PP#22,048As low as $11.99 Sale $9.59Per Plant - 2.5" PotLearn MoreBlonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass (Bouteloua gracilis Blonde Ambition PP#22,048) is a native ornamental grass with a completely new look. The horizontal eyelash-like chartreuse flowers appear in mid-summer and age to blonde seed heads by fall. They are held on the plant right through the winter to provide many months of interest. 2011 Plant of The Year
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The flower spikes of Agastache Desert Solstice (Desert Solstice Hummingbird Mint) are remarkable for their fullness, large size, and exotic colorization. The plant is like a semi-dwa...
Learn MoreDesert Solstice Agastache Desert Solstice Hummingbird Mint (Hyssop) Agastache Desert SolsticeAs low as $11.99 Sale $9.59Per Plant - 5" Deep PotThe flower spikes of Agastache Desert Solstice (Desert Solstice Hummingbird Mint) are remarkable for their fullness, large size, and exotic colorization. The plant is like a semi-dwarf form of our best selling 'Desert Sunrise' but with more flowers. A High Country Gardens introduction.Learn More![Blue Salvia azurea, Salvia azurea, Prairie Sage, New Mexico form]()
Prairie Sage has superb, clear blue flowers on tall willowy stems. This deep-rooted wildflower blooms in late summer and it highly attractive to bumblebees and hummingbirds. Drought ...
Learn MorePrairie Salvia Prairie Sage Salvia azureaAs low as $11.99 Sale $9.59Per Plant - 2.5" PotPrairie Sage has superb, clear blue flowers on tall willowy stems. This deep-rooted wildflower blooms in late summer and it highly attractive to bumblebees and hummingbirds. Drought tolerant plant (xeric).Learn More
Asclepias | Milkweed
Host plant for Monarch caterpillars & butterflies.
Easy to care for & long-blooming.
Pollinators love the nectar-rich blooms.
Unique Plants
Hard-to-find and unusual plants.
Add beauty and interest to your landscape.
Striking colors and interesting blooms.
Agastache | Hummingbird Mint
Superb hummingbird plants.
Thrive in hot, sunny conditions.
Fragrant & deer resistant.
Find The Best Wildflowers For Your Region
Native and regional wildflowers are an excellent way to support your local pollinators!
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Our Intermountain Native Wildflower Seed Mix features 19 wildflowers native to the rugged western United States. These tough native wildflowers can handle the hot summers and harsh w...
Learn MoreIntermountain Native Wildflower Seed Mix Intermountain Native Wildflower Seed MixAs low as $23.95 Sale $20.35Per 1/4 PoundOur Intermountain Native Wildflower Seed Mix features 19 wildflowers native to the rugged western United States. These tough native wildflowers can handle the hot summers and harsh winter climates to offer colorful blooms year after year. Attract pollinators with colorful lupines, coneflowers, penstemon, and more. Plant for casual gardens, no-mow lawn alternatives, and stunning meadows.Learn More![Rare Southwest Native Wildflower Seed Mix]()
Our carefully curated Rare Southwest Native Wildflower Seed Mix includes a beautiful mix of wildflowers adapted to the unique Southwestern climate. Plant a beautiful pollinator-frien...
Learn MoreRare Southwest Native Wildflower Seed Mix Rare Southwest Native Wildflower Seed MixAs low as $16.95 Sale $14.40Per 1/4 PoundOur carefully curated Rare Southwest Native Wildflower Seed Mix includes a beautiful mix of wildflowers adapted to the unique Southwestern climate. Plant a beautiful pollinator-friendly garden or meadow that is rugged and reliable in an often challenging climate. This mix will provide stunning blooms in the first season and for years to come.Learn More![Native Southwest Wildflower Seed Mix - California Poppy & Lupine]()
A beautiful blend of 16 different wildflowers native to the Southwest region of the US. This mix includes 10 quick blooming annuals along with 6 hardy perennials for lasting color....
Learn MoreNative Southwest Wildflower Seed Mix Native Southwest Wildflower Seed MixAs low as $17.95 Sale $15.25Per 1/4 PoundA beautiful blend of 16 different wildflowers native to the Southwest region of the US. This mix includes 10 quick blooming annuals along with 6 hardy perennials for lasting color.Learn More![Southwest Wildflower Seed Mix]()
A hardy blend of wildflowers that has proven to tolerate the extreme weather conditions of the Southwest, whether it's long periods of drought or heavy periods of rain. This mix con...
Learn MoreSouthwest Wildflower Seed Mix Southwest Wildflower Seed MixAs low as $9.95 Sale $8.45Per 1/4 PoundA hardy blend of wildflowers that has proven to tolerate the extreme weather conditions of the Southwest, whether it's long periods of drought or heavy periods of rain. This mix contains 18 annual species for first year color and 8 perennial varieties for color beginning in the second season and beyond. Don't be surprised if you see your annuals reseed as this is quite common in areas with mild winters.Learn More
You Can Have It All With A Sustainable Lawn
Plant drought-tolerant grass plugs for a lush green lawn that is low-maintenance and waterwise! Enjoy an attractive, durable lawn for years to come.
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Legacy Buffalograss (Buchloe dactyloides Legacy) is a premium-quality native turf grass variety bred by University of Nebraska agronomists to be a drought tolerant, low care turf gra...
Learn MoreLegacy Buffalo Grass Plugs Legacy Buffalo Grass Plugs Buchloe dactyloides Legacy$59.95Per Tray of 70 PlugsLearn MoreLegacy Buffalograss (Buchloe dactyloides Legacy) is a premium-quality native turf grass variety bred by University of Nebraska agronomists to be a drought tolerant, low care turf grass with the lush look of traditional bluegrass or fescue lawns.
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UC Verde Buffalograss (Buchloe dactyloides) produces a dense turf of soft, bright-green, very fine leaf blades. It is recommended for planting in the high heat conditions found in th...
Learn MoreUC Verde Buffalo Grass Plugs UC Verde Buffalo Grass Plugs Buchloe dactyloides UC Verde$59.95Per Tray of 70 PlugsLearn MoreUC Verde Buffalograss (Buchloe dactyloides) produces a dense turf of soft, bright-green, very fine leaf blades. It is recommended for planting in the high heat conditions found in the lower elevation of the desert Southwest and California. UC Verde Buffalograss It is drought resistant (xeric), requiring only 1/4 inch of water per week, and has a very low pollen rating. Growing 4-8 inches, it requires mowing only once per year.
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Appalachian Sedge (Carex appalachica) is a native grass-like plant with thin, fine-textured leaf blades. Appalachian Sedge is an outstanding choice for use as an attractive grassy gr...
Learn MoreAppalachian Sedge Grass Appalachian Sedge Carex appalachicaAs low as $9.99 Sale $7.99Per Plant - 3.25" PotAppalachian Sedge (Carex appalachica) is a native grass-like plant with thin, fine-textured leaf blades. Appalachian Sedge is an outstanding choice for use as an attractive grassy groundcover for shade and heavy shade areas.Learn More![Cynodon hybrida Dog Tuff Grass Plugs]()
Dog Tuff™ Grass (Cynodon ‘PWIN04S’) is an amazing, highly drought-resistant lawn grass perfect for high traffic and play areas. It has excellent durability in yards with dogs a...
Learn MoreDog Tuff Grass Plugs Dog Tuff Grass Plugs Cynodon hybrida Dog Tuff$59.95Per Tray of 70 PlugsLearn MoreDog Tuff™ Grass (Cynodon ‘PWIN04S’) is an amazing, highly drought-resistant lawn grass perfect for high traffic and play areas. It has excellent durability in yards with dogs and is resistant to yellowing from dog urine. Once established, this warm-season grass is highly weed resistant, deep-rooted and provides a soft, cushioned feel for bare feet. It only grows 2 ½-4 inches high, so you need not mow it unless you prefer a manicured look. 2015 Green Thumb Award Winner. Questions? Download our Dog Tuff ™ Grass Planting Guide.
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Save On The Best Wildflowers For Your Region
Our mixes include wildflowers that have adapted to your region, so your meadow will thrive and provide show-stopping color year after year. Save 15% on Regional Wildflower Seed Mixes through 7/13/20.
Give Yourself The Gift Of Spring Color!
Plant in the fall to be greeted with cheery blooms in spring! Many of our bulbs are deer resistant and will spread & multiply, offering more colorful flowers each year. Pre-order now to save 15% on fall-planted bulbs!
High Country Gardens: Our Story
Pioneers in Sustainable Gardening
At High Country Gardens we offer plants, products and information that support long-term ecological balance and builds and sustains the love of gardening for generations to come. Our mission is to improve the earth one garden at a time.
Eco-Friendly Gardening & Native Plants:
We’ve addressed the growing needs for water conservation and environmentally-friendly gardening practices by developing an incredible selection of waterwise and native plants. Our plants are chosen for their hardiness, beauty and their support of habitat creation.
Unique Plant Varieties:
We have built our reputation by developing and offering unique plant hybrids that you cannot find elsewhere. Many of our varieties have been exclusively developed by our Founder & Chief Horticulturist, David Salman, the 2008 American Horticultural Society’s Great American Gardener award winner.
Drought Resistant Plants:
We are especially known for our xeric plants, that need minimal water and care once established. Xeriscaping, the practice of landscaping with drought-tolerant plants, has spread beyond just the Southwest and many of our low-water perennials will thrive nationwide.
“HCG is even better than before, and their highly responsive and thorough customer service is the main reason I am a loyal customer! The plants are wonderful, but the people who stand behind them are even more so!”