{"title":"Very Waterwise Plants","description":"\u003cdiv title=\"Shop Very Waterwise Plants\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce established, these very waterwise (xeric) plants will need no supplemental watering. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"perennial-penstemon-purple-ozark","title":"Purple Ozark Penstemon","description":"\u003cem\u003ePenstemon cobaea\u003c\/em\u003e var. purpurea 'Purple Ozark' (Beardtongue) blooms in early summer with spikes of large, lavender-purple flowers pushing up from rosettes of large, glossy, deep green leaves. The foliage is as ornamental as the flowers. This drought tolerant plant may look delicate, but it’s a tough and durable addition to your waterwise garden. In nature, Penstemons, commonly called Beardtongues, are pioneer plants that are some of the first wildflowers to move into places with disturbed soils and areas burned by fire. 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Ideal as a dramatic\nfocal point that draws the eye even at a distance, Palmer's Penstemon also\nmerits a place along a path or near a patio, where you can enjoy the flowers'\ndelightful scent and watch the hummingbirds as they hover to sip the sweet\nnectar. Palmer's Penstemon is remarkably water-wise, durable, and very\ndrought-resistant. Plant it in full sun and very well-drained soil, as it would\nget in its native habitat in desert canyons and washes. 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(seed propagated)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 2.5\" Pot","offer_id":50617574490405,"sku":"HC014342","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Plant - 5\" Deep Pot","offer_id":50617574523173,"sku":"HC014341","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/yucca-baccata-hblw221-web_2.jpg?v=1761077457"},{"product_id":"perennial-yucca-spanish-dagger-tree","title":"Spanish Dagger Tree Yucca","description":"\u003cp\u003e6-12' tall x 3-6 ' wide.  Yucca faxoniana is a tree yucca from the deserts of West TX. This fantastically ornamental succulent has proven growable into the Denver area, far beyond its native range.  Eventually growing to huge size, often with multiple heads, this is the most cold hardy giants of the genus.  Watered regularly during the heat of summer, the plant will begin to size up after a decade of growth. Plant West Texas Tree Yucca where it will receive the maximum amount of heat to speed its growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 2.5\" Pot","offer_id":50617575112997,"sku":"HC014344","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Plant - 5\" Deep Pot","offer_id":50617575145765,"sku":"HC014345","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/yucca-faxoniana-hblq721_1.jpg?v=1761077458"},{"product_id":"perennial-echinocereus-hedgehog-cactus-rainbow","title":"Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus","description":"\u003cp\u003e6-8” tall x 3-4” wide. Rainbow Hedgehog Cactus (Echinocereus rigidissimus) is a stunning Southwestern native barrel cactus renowned for its huge magenta and yellow, early summer flowers and the tight growing pink and white spines. It demands fast draining sandy or rocky soil and a hot, sunny spot in the garden. For gardeners that live in moister areas outside of the Southwestern US, it's better grown as a container plant, planted in glazed, hard-fired pots. Good companion plants include Fame Flowers (Phemeranthus), other cold hardy cacti, and smaller growing Penstemon. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 2.5\" Pot","offer_id":50617595527461,"sku":"HC017458","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/echinocereus-rigidissimus-new-mexico-rainbow-hedgehog-cactus.jpg?v=1761077489"},{"product_id":"perennial-stanleya-princes-plume","title":"Prince's Plume","description":"48-60” tall x 12-18” wide. \u003cem\u003eStanleya pinnata\u003c\/em\u003e (Prince's Plume) is an easy-to-identify native plant in the arid landscapes of the American West and Southwest. In summer, gray-green foliage is topped by 5-6\" spikes of bright, bold yellow. Foliage narrows and becomes lanceolate as it grows further up the flowering spikes. Flowers have a bottle-brush look, with elongated stamens and recurved sepals, or petals that form a semi-open tube. Flowers open from the bottom of the spike upward. Depending on weather, the flowering spikes of  ‘Prince’s Plume’ can last for several weeks up to a couple months. When dry they should be cut at the base and removed. ‘Prince’s Plume’ is well suited to xeriscapes, in arid, semi-desert conditions of the west and southwest. It can be used in wetter climates, if placed in sheltered or elevated rock gardens to ensure that this native desert perennial does not suffer from too much moisture. Plant in full sun in poor to average soil.","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 5\" Deep Pot","offer_id":50617597428005,"sku":"HC017451","price":12.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/stanleya-pinnata-princes-plume-1.jpg?v=1761077493"},{"product_id":"perennial-delosperma-ice-plant-jewel-of-desert-peridot","title":"Jewel of Desert® Peridot Ice Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e4-6” tall x 8-10” wide. Jewel of Desert® ‘Peridot’ Ice Plant (Delosperma) is a standout performer for dry, sunny beds. Starry yellow and white blooms with strong succulent foliage respond well to shearing. After the first flush of bloom, this succulent ice plant can be lightly sculpted to encourage more flowers and a tidy habit. Grow Delosperma on slopes to control erosion, tucked between stones in a rock garden, or in a specimen trough where you want a burst of color. It’s also a prime choice for colorful green roofs. Let it spread on sunny banks – in the right conditions, Delosperma will root at nodes along the stems and provide some measure of erosion control. Dry, sunny conditions are essential for this South African native, and in shady sites or wet climates, it is prone to disease and will not thrive. For best results, water infrequently and close to the soil line.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 2.5\" Pot","offer_id":50617611649317,"sku":"HC017457","price":7.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/delosperma-jewel-of-desert-peridot-ice-plant.jpg?v=1761077504"},{"product_id":"perennial-arenaria-hookers-sandwort","title":"Hooker's Sandwort (Arenaria)","description":"\u003cspan class=\"TextRun\" data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun\"\u003e(2” tall x\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun\" data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun\"\u003e10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun\" data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun\"\u003e” wide)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun\" data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun\" data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun\"\u003eThis is a small, rug-like growing perennial with a profusion of small white flowers in late spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun\" data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun\"\u003e, attracting bees to their nectar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun\" data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun\"\u003e. A native plant from Utah, this is an excellent choice for rock gardens and xeric plantings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"TextRun\" data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun\"\u003e. 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In the garden, the large triangular leaves grow in a low, compact mat and push up tall flower spikes in late spring. A tough and resilient perennial with a deep taproot, Arrowleaf Buckwheat produces large seeds that are an important food source for songbirds and many other small seed-eating animals.  The plant likes well-drained soils and full sun. Recommended spring blooming companion plants include English Lavender, blue-flowered Penstemon (Beardtongue) and Calylophus (Sundrops).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 2.5\" Pot","offer_id":50617651757349,"sku":"HC017759","price":15.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/arrowleaf-buckwheat-eriogonum-compositum-flowers.jpg?v=1761077551"},{"product_id":"perennial-chilopsis-desert-willow-purple-splendor","title":"Purple Splendor Desert Willow","description":"\u003cem\u003eChilopsis linearis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Purple Splendor' (Desert Willow) may be grown as a large shrub or small tree, adding year-round interest to a waterwise yard.  It grows quickly to 10 feet tall, thereafter the growth will slow, and can be pruned to maintain a more compact form. Summer flowers are 1.5-2 inches long and arrive in deep rich purple, sometimes dashed with yellow or white. Sweetly fragrant, they will bloom for over a month, and they are true pollinator magnets. Native through the California deserts into Mexico, and east to Texas, Desert Willows are typically found at an elevation of 2000-5000 feet. Not a true willow, they are more closely related to Catalpa Trees and Trumpet Vine. Plant in average to low fertility soil that drains well, in a full sun location. Water Chilopsis as needed to establish, thereafter be careful not to over-water. In colder zones, it is recommended to plant them in the spring, so the roots have ample time to establish.","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 5\" Deep Pot","offer_id":50617696616741,"sku":"HC018022","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/purple-splendor-desert-willow-1.jpg?v=1761077608"},{"product_id":"perennial-yucca-pale-leaf","title":"Pale Leaf Yucca","description":"\u003cem\u003e Yucca pallida \u003c\/em\u003e (Pale Leaf Yucca) is a low-maintenance garden specimen that prefers a full sun location but will also tolerate part shade (though it may not bloom). Plant it in sandy, average to low-fertility soil with good drainage. It will grow best with a gravel mulch. Combine with other waterwise perennials such as Penstemon, Ornamental grasses, Lewisia, and Aubrieta. A native to north-central Texas, it is hardy in zones 6-10, tolerating low temperatures of at least -10°F. It may also be grown in containers where its eye-catching form can be brought up close. After flowering, cut the stem back at the base if you like to maintain a tidy look. Yuccas are tough plants that don’t need pampering. Planted in the right place they are worry-free members of your garden.","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 5\" Deep Pot","offer_id":50617697960229,"sku":"HC018026","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/pale-leaf-yucca.jpg?v=1761077612"},{"product_id":"perennial-cornflower-bellina-pink","title":"Bellina Pink Cornflower","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally from Turkey and the southern Caucasus mountains, \u003cem\u003ePsephellus simplicicaulis\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eCentaurea simplicicaulis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bellina' (Pink Cornflower) has been grown by rock gardeners in the Intermountain West region for decades. Here, this well-behaved Cornflower relative remains a tidy, low growing mat. It was plucked out of the finest rock gardens of the Front Range, drawing interest with to its clean profile, handsome finely-textured foliage, and exuberant long-lasting blooms of frilly pink flowers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in dry gardens, where it mingles well with other mats and cushions, or in perennial garden borders, where its unusual textured buds contrast with more conventional plant material. ‘Bellina’ Pink Cornflower makes a great contrast for plants with tawny colors. Avoid deadheading to preserve its interesting seedheads and pair it with cool season grasses, like fescues (Festuca spp. and x.) for summer interest, or Undaunted® Ruby Muhly Grass (Muhlenbergia reverchonii UNDAUNTED®) for a three-season contrast in form and texture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has been tested by Plant Select®, a regional plant introduction organization founded in 1997 as a collaboration between Colorado State University and Denver Botanic Gardens. The organization has brought together many of the region's best horticulturists, plant breeders, landscapers, and commercial plant growers with the goal of introducing regionally suitable plants for the Great Plains and Intermountain states.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 5\" Deep Pot","offer_id":50617706643749,"sku":"HC018136","price":10.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/bella-pink-cornflower-credit-plant-select-1.jpg?v=1761077631"},{"product_id":"perennial-crassothonna-little-pickles","title":"Little Pickles (Crassothonna)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLittle Pickles (Crassothonna capensis), also known as Ruby Necklace or String of Pickles, is a trailing succulent prized for its vibrant color and easy-care nature. Its slender, bean-shaped leaves resemble tiny pickles and shift from bright green to rich purple-red when exposed to ample sunlight. Small, daisy-like yellow flowers appear intermittently throughout the year, adding cheerful contrast to the colorful foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis low-growing succulent thrives in bright light to full sun and prefers well-draining soil, making it ideal for containers, hanging baskets, and rock gardens. Drought tolerant and adapted to dry conditions, Little Pickles requires minimal watering and performs best when soil is allowed to dry between waterings. Its trailing stems can extend several feet over time, creating a cascading effect that works beautifully in elevated planters or as a groundcover in frost-free climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCrassothonna capensis is well suited for indoor growing in bright spaces or outdoors in warm regions. Protect from prolonged frost, as it is not cold hardy. With its colorful foliage, trailing habit, and low maintenance requirements, Little Pickles is a reliable and visually striking choice for succulent collections and waterwise gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 5\" Deep Pot","offer_id":50617707856165,"sku":"HC018214","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/crassothonna-capensis-1.jpg?v=1761077646"},{"product_id":"perennial-penstemon-waggon-wheel-bluemat","title":"Waggon Wheel® Bluemat Penstemon","description":"\u003cp\u003ePenstemon caespitosus ‘P022S' (Waggon Wheel® Bluemat Beardtongue) grows with prostrate stems in circular mats of evergreen foliage. The tiny spoon-like leaves make way for small tubular violet-blue flowers in summer, providing nourishment for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and beneficial native insects. Native to the mountains of Colorado and Wyoming, Penstemon caespitosus thrives in lean, well-drained soil. It will tolerate clay soils but doesn’t like to be over-watered. Nice in low-maintenance containers too, they grow nicely with Lewisia, dwarf Lavender, and Sedum. A perfect addition to a xeric garden, rock garden, or lean area, it’s a low-maintenance plant that will gently spread once established. Introduced by Plant Select® – waterwise, garden-tested plants proven to thrive in the high plains and intermountain west for more beauty, with less work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 5\" Deep Pot","offer_id":50617708511525,"sku":"HC018194","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/penstemon-caespitosus-waggon-wheel-credit-plant-select.jpg?v=1761077656"},{"product_id":"perennial-zauschneria-stardust","title":"Stardust Hummingbird Trumpet (Zauschneria)","description":"\u003cp\u003eEpilobium x 'Stardust' (Hummingbird Trumpet) (formerly Zauschneria) has great presence in a border, rock garden, or native plant garden. Narrow-leaved green foliage is covered in tubular orange flowers from summer to fall, a long season of bloom that feeds hummingbirds and butterflies. Plant in a full sun location in average to poor soil with good drainage. Water regularly for the first two years, especially during a dry winter to establish this plant. Thereafter it is a very waterwise addition to the garden. Native to the west coast of North America and east to New Mexico, Epilobium (formerly Zauschneria) is found on dry slopes and ridges from sea level to high altitude. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 5\" Deep Pot","offer_id":50617708806437,"sku":"HC018205","price":10.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/stardust-zauschneria-1.jpg?v=1761077661"},{"product_id":"perennial-echinocereus-hedgehog-cactus-kingcup","title":"Kingcup Cactus (Echinocereus)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis form of Echinocereus triglochindiatus (Kingcup Cactus) was discovered by Steve Brack, in the Sandia Mountains of Sandoval County, New Mexico. Steve Brack is well known in the plant community as a plant explorer of succulent ecosystem from New Mexico to South Africa. Steve and his wife owned Mesa Garden, one of the most respected seed nurseries in the industry, which they opened in 1976 and ran for 41 years. Kingcup Cacti flower during the day, with flowers re-opening each morning for 2-3 days. Cold hardy and heat tolerant, this native cactus is well adapted to the wind range of climactic conditions found in the mountains of New Mexico. It can be found growing in rocky crevices, shrublands, conifer woodlands of the American Southwest. It clones from offshoots of the parent stem and from fallen fragments. Plant it in lean, low-fertility soil with good drainage in a full-sun location. Once established, it’s a low-maintenance addition to a xeric garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"High Country Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Plant - 2.5\" Pot","offer_id":50617708937509,"sku":"HC018216","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/4451\/2037\/files\/kingcup-cactus-1.jpg?v=1761077663"},{"product_id":"perennial-ruschia-ice-plant-calvinia-pink","title":"Calvinia Pink Ice Plant (Ruschia)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRuschia 'Calvinia Pink' (Ice Plant) is an easy-to-grow native of South Africa’s Karoo (Great Desert). Discovered by High Country Gardens Hero of Horticulture, Panayoti Kelaidis of the Denver Botanic Gardens, this Ruschia has a unique mounding form. Its needs are simple – well-drained, lean soil in a hot and sunny location. 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