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Veronica liwanensis (Turkish Speedwell) is one of our showiest blue flowered groundcovers native to the mountains of Turkey. Spreading stems of evergreen foliage root as they spread ...
Learn MoreTurkish Veronica Turkish Speedwell Veronica liwanensisAs low as $9.99 Sale $8.49Per Plant - 2.5" PotVeronica liwanensis (Turkish Speedwell) is one of our showiest blue flowered groundcovers native to the mountains of Turkey. Spreading stems of evergreen foliage root as they spread across the soil and cover themselves with bright blue flowers in late spring.![Blut Ice Plant, Delosperma ashtonii Blut]()
‚Blut‚ is one of the very best cold hardy Ice Plants. With its vigorous growth habit, durable evergreen foliage and summer-long display of deep magenta-red flowers, it is...
Learn MoreBlut Ice Plant Blut Ice Plant Delosperma ashtonii BlutAs low as $8.99 Sale $8.09Per Plant - 2.5" Pot'Blut' is one of the very best cold hardy Ice Plants. With its vigorous growth habit, durable evergreen foliage and summer-long display of deep magenta-red flowers, it is an invaluable groundcover. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric).![Blue Ceratostigma plumbaginoides, Ceratostigma plumbaginoides, Hardy Plumbago]()
Ceratostigma plumbaginoides (Hardy Plumbago) a remarkable groundcover. It is an exceptional choice for shady areas, especially under trees and shrubs. It also grows in part and full ...
Learn MoreHardy Plumbago (Ceratostigma) Hardy Plumbago, Leadwort Ceratostigma plumbaginoidesAs low as $8.99Per Plant - 2.5" PotCeratostigma plumbaginoides (Hardy Plumbago) a remarkable groundcover. It is an exceptional choice for shady areas, especially under trees and shrubs. It also grows in part and full sun, and thrives in most soils, including clay, testaments to the plant’s versatility as a long-lived piece of the garden fabric. Gardens all over the country can enjoy the profuse display of true blue flowers followed by striking burgundy-red fall foliage.![Red and Orange Lonicera sempervirens Major Wheeler, Lonicera sempervirens Major Wheeler, Major Wheeler Honeysuckle Vine]()
Lonicera sempervirens ‚Major Wheeler‚ (Honeysuckle Vine) is a non-stop bloomer coloring the garden from late spring through the summer with showy clusters of orange-red f...
Learn MoreMajor Wheeler Honeysuckle Vine Major Wheeler Honeysuckle Vine Lonicera sempervirens Major Wheeler$14.99 Sale $13.49Sale Price I Save 10%Per Plant - 5" Deep PotLonicera sempervirens 'Major Wheeler' (Honeysuckle Vine) is a non-stop bloomer coloring the garden from late spring through the summer with showy clusters of orange-red flowers. Considered to be the longest blooming variety of honeysuckle and a superior flower for the hummingbirds. 2010 Plant of the Year.
Waterwise Perennials
For over 25 years, we've tested, bred and cultivated the most water-thrifty, durable, unique and colorful plants available anywhere. Once established, our waterwise plants use less water and you'll expend less effort maintaining your garden.
Lavandula | Lavender
Fabulous soothing fragrance.
Elegant flowers attract pollinators.
Thrive in hot, sunny gardens.
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.
Waterwise Garden Design Made Easy
Our perennial and bulb collections have been expertly curated with tried and true varieties, so you can easily add coordinated colors and problem-solving plants to your garden
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Our Jumbo Waterwise Pre-Planned Garden has been a bestseller for decades! Perfect for hot, dry, sunny gardens, this eye-catching combination of long-blooming perennials will light up...
Learn MoreJumbo Waterwise Pre-Planned Garden Jumbo Waterwise Pre-Planned GardenAs low as $225.99 Sale $203.39Per Garden of 18Our Jumbo Waterwise Pre-Planned Garden has been a bestseller for decades! Perfect for hot, dry, sunny gardens, this eye-catching combination of long-blooming perennials will light up the landscape with bright, clear colors. Grow more flowers and foliage while using less water. Easy-care plants feature inedible foliage to keep rabbits and deer away. Large garden of 27 plants covers 190 sq ft, small garden of 18 plants covers 100 sq ft. This Pre-Planned Garden comes with a garden layout map to make planting easy. (For gardeners in coastal CA, OR, and WA, plant the Jumbo Waterwise Pre-Planned Garden For The West Coast)![Soft Colors Inferno Strip Pre-Planned Garden]()
Our Soft Colors Inferno Strip Pre-Planned Garden offers a creative approach to garden design with tough, xeric perennials. Designed for narrow spaces that call for curb appeal, this ...
Learn MoreSoft Colors Inferno Strip Pre-Planned Garden Soft Colors Inferno Strip Pre-Planned GardenAs low as $179.99Per Garden of 18Our Soft Colors Inferno Strip Pre-Planned Garden offers a creative approach to garden design with tough, xeric perennials. Designed for narrow spaces that call for curb appeal, this garden features a beautiful palette of soft pink and purple flowers and silvery foliage. You can easily grow a beautiful flower garden in a hot, dry planting site with flowers that attract pollinators all season. Large garden of 27 plants covers 60 sq ft, small garden of 18 plants covers 30 sq ft. This Pre-Planned Garden comes with a garden layout map to make planting easy.![August Afternoons Pre-Planned Garden, August Afternoons Pre-Planned Garden, August Afternoons Pre-Planned Garden]()
Our August Afternoons Pre-Planned Garden expertly blends color, texture, and fragrance, featuring many favorite perennials and ornamental grasses. Pull up a chair and enjoy your summ...
Learn MoreAugust Afternoons Pre-Planned Garden August Afternoons Pre-Planned Garden$224.99 Sale $202.49Sale Price I Save 10%Per Garden of 17Our August Afternoons Pre-Planned Garden expertly blends color, texture, and fragrance, featuring many favorite perennials and ornamental grasses. Pull up a chair and enjoy your summer afternoons watching hummingbirds and butterflies sipping nectar from the beautiful blue, pink, and ivory flowers. When the rest of your garden is taking a late summer snooze, this waterwise garden comes alive with an engaging display. Garden of 17 plants covers 50 sq ft. This Pre-Planned Garden comes with a garden layout map to make planting easy.![Summer Dreams Pre-Planned Garden]()
The flowers in the Summer Dreams Pre-Planned Garden are favorites of butterflies, honeybees, and gardeners alike. Designed with low-maintenance perennials, you can enjoy your garden&...
Learn MoreSummer Dreams Pre-Planned Garden Summer Dreams Pre-Planned GardenAs low as $130.14Per Garden of 11The flowers in the Summer Dreams Pre-Planned Garden are favorites of butterflies, honeybees, and gardeners alike. Designed with low-maintenance perennials, you can enjoy your garden’s fragrance and bright colors blooming from mid-summer to early fall. Watch pollinators dance from flower to flower in the summer sunlight. Garden of 11 plants covers 30 sq ft. This Pre-Planned Garden comes with a garden layout map to make planting easy.
Say Yes To Less With A Sustainable Lawn
At High Country Gardens, waterwise, drought-resistant lawns are a key aspect of sustainable gardening.
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Trifolium repens ‚Pipolina‚ (Microclover) is an ideal solution for a sustainable, low-water lawn. This tiny white clover spreads densely and evenly for a soft and cushion...
Learn MoreMicroclover Seed (Pelleted) Microclover Seed (Pelleted) Trifolium repens var. PipolinaAs low as $12.95 Sale $12.30Per 1/4 PoundTrifolium repens 'Pipolina' (Microclover) is an ideal solution for a sustainable, low-water lawn. This tiny white clover spreads densely and evenly for a soft and cushiony surface that stands up to high traffic while staying green from spring through fall. This perennial clover is drought tolerant and eliminates the need for fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides. Plant as a waterwise lawn alternative, overseed an existing lawn, or pair with low-water grass seed for a self-sustaining lawn. Seeds are pelleted for even distribution.![Bouteloua gracilis Hachita Grass Plugs, Bouteloua gracilis Hachita, Hachita Blue Grama Grass Plugs]()
Bouteloua gracilis ‚Hachita‚ (Blue Grama Grass) is the most vigorous selection of this beautiful native grass from the western Great Plains. Beloved for its „eyelas...
Learn MoreHachita Blue Grama Grass Plugs Hachita Blue Grama Grass Plugs Bouteloua gracilis Hachita$69.99 Sale $66.49Sale Price I Save 5%Per Tray of 70Bouteloua gracilis 'Hachita' (Blue Grama Grass) is the most vigorous selection of this beautiful native grass from the western Great Plains. Beloved for its "eyelash" seed heads, it can also be mowed once a month to create a soft, inviting lawn. Quite xeric, 'Hachita' Blue Grama thrives in both sandy soils and clay! You can also interplant plugs with wildflowers to grow a colorful, low-care short grass prairie. For a turf type lawn, plant plugs 6" apart. 4" tall (15" with seed heads).
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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 wit...
Learn MoreDog Tuff™ Grass Plugs Dog Tuff™ Grass Plugs Cynodon hybrida Dog Tuff$69.99 Sale $66.49Sale Price I Save 5%Per Tray of 70Dog 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.
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Buchloe dactyloides ‚Legacy®‚ (Buffalo Grass) is a premium-quality native turf grass variety bred by University of Nebraska agronomists to be a drought tolerant, low car...
Learn MoreLegacy® Buffalo Grass Plugs 'Legacy®' Buffalo Grass Plugs Buchloe dactyloides Legacy$69.99 Sale $66.49Sale Price I Save 5%Per Tray of 70Buchloe dactyloides 'Legacy®' (Buffalo Grass) 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.
GARDEN FAVORITES
Tough Wildflowers For Rugged Landscapes
From patio pots to large meadows, wildflowers are an easy-to-grow solution to provide low-care color all season long. They support pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. No planting is complete without wildflowers to add color and variety.
Spring-Planted Bulbs For Beautiful Blooms
Spring-planted bulbs are a great way to add color your gardens - just plant and you'll have blooms in only a few months.
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!”
