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Waterwise Plants

Waterwise Plants

Our waterwise plants are selected for their colorful flowers, interesting foliage, durable garden performance, and habitat friendly nature. Chief Horticulturist David Salman's commitment to cultivating a beautiful palette of waterwise plants has redefined xeriscaping. Beyond the dazzling garden designs, our xeric plants contribute to a robust ecosystem where people, plants, and wildlife thrive. See Water Saving Gardening Tips.

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Waterwise Plants

Our waterwise plants are selected for their colorful flowers, interesting foliage, durable garden performance, and habitat friendly nature. Chief Horticulturist David Salman's commitment to cultivating a beautiful palette of waterwise plants has redefined xeriscaping. Beyond the dazzling garden designs, our xeric plants contribute to a robust ecosystem where people, plants, and wildlife thrive. See Water Saving Gardening Tips.

To choose the best plants for your garden, use our filters at left.

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  1. Lemon Fizz Lavender Cotton, Santolina virens 'Lemon Fizz'

    ‚Lemon Fizz‚ Santolina (Santolina virens) has fine, almost mossy-looking foliage in an eye-catching chartreuse color. The compact mounding foliage is evergreen and produc...

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    Lemon Fizz Santolina Lemon Fizz Lavender Cotton Santolina virens 'Lemon Fizz'
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    'Lemon Fizz' Santolina (Santolina virens) has fine, almost mossy-looking foliage in an eye-catching chartreuse color. The compact mounding foliage is evergreen and produces bright yellow button-shaped flowers in summer. It thrives in full, hot sun, but demands a sandy, dry growing site once established. It’s a bit cold-tender and is recommended as a container-grown plant for use around the patio when planted away from the West Coast.
  2. Basin Junior Wildrye, Leymus salinus 'Salane'

    Leymus salinus ‚Salane‚ (Basin Junior Wildrye) is a native perennial grass that forms a dense clump of narrow, slivery-green foliage. Subtle pale-yellow seeds emerge abov...

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    Basin Junior Wildrye Basin Junior Wildrye Leymus salinus 'Salane'
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    Leymus salinus 'Salane' (Basin Junior Wildrye) is a native perennial grass that forms a dense clump of narrow, slivery-green foliage. Subtle pale-yellow seeds emerge above the foliage on tall, thin spikes and mature to a sandy hue. This drought-tolerant Western native grass and thrives in hot, dry, rocky sites and high elevations.
  3. Red Achillea millefolium Red Velvet, Achillea millefolium Red Velvet, Red Velvet Yarrow

    Red Velvet is one of the best with it deep rose-red, flat-topped flower heads that hold their color. Deep green, fine textured foliage, this yarrow is sure to attract butterflies whe...

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    Red Velvet Yarrow 'Red Velvet' Yarrow Achillea millefolium 'Red Velvet'
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    Red Velvet is one of the best with it deep rose-red, flat-topped flower heads that hold their color. Deep green, fine textured foliage, this yarrow is sure to attract butterflies wherever it's planted. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric).
  4. Mini Oat Grass, Poa secunda v. juncifolia

    Poa secunda v. juncifolia (Mini Oat Grass) is a Western native grass with blue-green foliage. Seeds emerge on stiff foliage and open up to create pale feathery fronds. In summer dry ...

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    Mini Oat Grass (Poa) Mini Oat Grass Poa secunda v. juncifolia
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    Poa secunda v. juncifolia (Mini Oat Grass) is a Western native grass with blue-green foliage. Seeds emerge on stiff foliage and open up to create pale feathery fronds. In summer dry season, grass matures to a warm gold hue. A highly resilient and drought-resistant grass that serves as a host plant for many butterflies, its upright habit and seed textures are a beautiful addition to waterwise landscapes, including high elevations.
  5. Rocky Mountain Goldenrod, Solidago multiradiata

    Rocky Mountain Goldenrod (Solidago multiradiata) is a wonderful native wildflower from Canada and the higher elevations of the Rocky Mountains. This compact, earlier-blooming Goldenr...

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    Rocky Mountain Goldenrod (Solidago) Rocky Mountain Goldenrod Solidago multiradiata
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    Rocky Mountain Goldenrod (Solidago multiradiata) is a wonderful native wildflower from Canada and the higher elevations of the Rocky Mountains. This compact, earlier-blooming Goldenrod has rounded clusters of bright yellow, summer-blooming flowers and broad, smooth leaves. Like all Goldenrods, this is an essential nectar plant for pollinating insects, and a good source of food plant for other beneficial insects.
  6. Spring Carpet Mount Atlas Daisy, Anacyclus depressus 'Spring Carpet'

    ‚Spring Carpet‚ Mount Atlas Daisy (Anacyclus depressus) is a wonderful early-spring-blooming groundcover. Blooming with cheerful white daisies, its petals feature strikin...

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    Spring Carpet Mount Atlas Daisy (Anacyclus) Spring Carpet Mount Atlas Daisy Anacyclus depressus 'Spring Carpet'
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    'Spring Carpet' Mount Atlas Daisy (Anacyclus depressus) is a wonderful early-spring-blooming groundcover. Blooming with cheerful white daisies, its petals feature striking red undersides, adding a bit of contrast and detail to the perennial garden. Fern-like grey-green foliage creates an attractive mat. Well-suited to alpine and rock gardens, the plants thrive in dry, sunny, poor soil locations, especially along gravel paths.
  7. Old Man's Bones Stonecrop, Sedum globosum 'Old Man Bones', Image courtesy of Conservation Garden Park

    Sedum globosum ‚Old Man‚s Bones‚ (Stonecrop) is an outstanding low-growing sedum with uniquely rounded, chubby leaves held on short spreading stems. Evergreen succ...

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    Old Man's Bones Sedum 'Old Man's Bones' Sedum Sedum globosum 'Old Man's Bones'
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    Sedum globosum 'Old Man's Bones' (Stonecrop) is an outstanding low-growing sedum with uniquely rounded, chubby leaves held on short spreading stems. Evergreen succulent foliage often develops a bronze tint in summer and flushes shades of purple, pink, red, and bronze over the winter. Perfect for groundcover, rock gardens, edging pathways, and spilling over the edges of raised beds or containers. It blooms in summer with clusters of small, bright yellow, star-shaped flowers.
  8. Blue Sprite Blue Hair Grass, Koeleria glauca 'Blue Sprite'

    Koeleria glauca ‚Blue Sprite‚ (Blue Hair Grass) is one of the few low-growing ornamental grasses, making it an attractive option for accents, borders, and mass planting. ...

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    Blue Sprite Koeleria Blue Sprite Blue Hair Grass Koeleria glauca 'Blue Sprite'
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    Koeleria glauca 'Blue Sprite' (Blue Hair Grass) is one of the few low-growing ornamental grasses, making it an attractive option for accents, borders, and mass planting. Dense tufts of blue-green leaves form mounds about one foot high, which sit neatly below flower panicles. Flowers emerge glossy green in spring, then mature to silvery seed heads for summer. A non-spreading species that forms low mounds and can be evergreen in mild climates.
  9. Sempervivum arachnoideum, Cobweb Hen and Chicks

    Sempervivum arachnoideum (Cobweb Hens and Chicks) is a small-growing selection of hen and chicks that is especially lovely with its tight rosettes of cobwebbed foliage; makes an outs...

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    Cobweb Hens and Chicks Cobweb Hens and Chicks Sempervivum arachnoideum Cobweb
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    Sempervivum arachnoideum (Cobweb Hens and Chicks) is a small-growing selection of hen and chicks that is especially lovely with its tight rosettes of cobwebbed foliage; makes an outstanding rock garden plant, Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric).
  10. Arrowleaf Buckwheat, Eriogonum compositum, clusters of creamy white flowers

    Arrowleaf Buckwheat (Eriogonum compositum) is a lovely Sulphur Buckwheat with large, showy clusters of creamy white or light yellow flowers and low-growing rosette of large heart-sha...

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    Arrowleaf Buckwheat Arrowleaf Buckwheat Eriogonum compositum
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    Arrowleaf Buckwheat (Eriogonum compositum) is a lovely Sulphur Buckwheat with large, showy clusters of creamy white or light yellow flowers and low-growing rosette of large heart-shaped leaves. Beautiful late spring blooms add playful texture to the garden. Native to the dry areas of the Pacific Northwest, this buckwheat is an essential habitat plant for butterflies, beneficial insects, and wildlife.
  11. Star Frost Echinops frosty white circular blooms, Echinops 'Star Frost', Echinops bannaticus

    Echinops bannaticus ‚Star Frost‚ (Globe Thistle) is an eye-popping beauty in frosty white with spherical flowers on sturdy stems. Rising from thistle-like deep green leav...

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    Star Frost Echinops Star Frost Globe Thistle Echinops bannaticus Star Frost
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    Echinops bannaticus 'Star Frost' (Globe Thistle) is an eye-popping beauty in frosty white with spherical flowers on sturdy stems. Rising from thistle-like deep green leaves with silvery undersides, ‘Star Frost’ will bloom from mid-summer to early fall. Plant them in a sweep for dramatic effect. At 3-4 feet tall they are just right for a perennial bed, cutting garden, or pollinator garden - bees and butterflies love them too.
  12. Woolly Ironweed (Vernonia), in meadow

    Vernonia lindheimeri (Woolly Ironweed) is a showy perennial that thrives where conditions are tough. This resilient plant can handle low fertility soil, dry climates, and resists dee...

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    Woolly Ironweed (Vernonia) Woolly Ironweed Vernonia lindheimeri
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    Vernonia lindheimeri (Woolly Ironweed) is a showy perennial that thrives where conditions are tough. This resilient plant can handle low fertility soil, dry climates, and resists deer and rabbits. Woolly Ironweed has a gentle upright habit, sturdy stems, and fine fuzzy foliage with an airy texture. Silvery buds open to clusters of bright magenta disc flowers in mid-to-late summer. Blooming for 6 weeks or more, the flowers nourish native bees and other pollinators. A North American native perennial from Texas and Northern Mexico, its common name comes from its iron-like qualities – both durability and seed clusters the color of rust.
  13. Pure as Gold Re-Blooming Bearded Iris

    Pure as Gold Re-Blooming Bearded Iris (Iris germanica Pure as Gold) crowns the garden with rich golden-yellow ruffled flowers and sword-shaped green foliage. Standing tall, at 30-33&...

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    Pure As Gold Reblooming Bearded Iris Pure As Gold Reblooming Bearded Iris Iris germanica Pure As Gold
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    Pure as Gold Re-Blooming Bearded Iris (Iris germanica Pure as Gold) crowns the garden with rich golden-yellow ruffled flowers and sword-shaped green foliage. Standing tall, at 30-33" tall, the deep hues of gold cast their aura over the mid-to-late spring garden. A profuse bloomer, it will reliably re-bloom in early fall when happy. Easy to grow, plant Pure as Gold Iris along a tall border or where it can light up a ‘ho-hum’ spot with its spectacular blooms.
  14. Re-Blooming Bearded Iris Immortality

    Immortality Reblooming Bearded Iris (Iris germanica Immortality) is a vigorous reblooming Iris with delicately ruffled, pure-white blooms with lemon-yellow beards. Blooms in late spr...

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    Immortality Reblooming Bearded Iris Immortality Reblooming Bearded Iris Iris germanica Immortality
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    Immortality Reblooming Bearded Iris (Iris germanica Immortality) is a vigorous reblooming Iris with delicately ruffled, pure-white blooms with lemon-yellow beards. Blooms in late spring and again in late summer/fall. Fragrant.
  15. Bearded Iris Merchant Marine

    Merchant Marine Bearded Iris (Iris germanica) is a vigorous grower and heavy bloomer with large marine-blue ruffled flowers. Iris germanica Merchant Marine is simply stunning with it...

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    Merchant Marine Bearded Iris Merchant Marine Bearded Iris Iris germanica Merchant Marine
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    Merchant Marine Bearded Iris (Iris germanica) is a vigorous grower and heavy bloomer with large marine-blue ruffled flowers. Iris germanica Merchant Marine is simply stunning with its rich-blue color. A drought-resistant perennial plant (xeric).
  16. Haunted Heart Bearded Iris

    Haunted Heart Bearded Iris (Iris germanica) will steal your heart with broad silver-white petals washed with delicate lavender veins. Richly fragrant and heavily ruffled, this award-...

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    Haunted Heart Bearded Iris Haunted Heart Bearded Iris Iris germanica Haunted Heart
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    Haunted Heart Bearded Iris (Iris germanica) will steal your heart with broad silver-white petals washed with delicate lavender veins. Richly fragrant and heavily ruffled, this award-winning Iris merits a special place in your garden. The subtle colors will complement any garden design, and make beautiful cut flower bouquets. Easy-to-grow, it’s drought tolerant and deer resistant too.
  17. Bearded Iris Mango Entrée

    Mango Entrée Bearded Iris (Iris germanica) is very vigorous, with deep apricot-colored, wide, heavily-ruffled petals, slight veining on the falls and prominent orange beards. Midsea...

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    Mango Entree Bearded Iris Mango Entrée Bearded Iris Iris germanica Mango Entrée
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    Mango Entrée Bearded Iris (Iris germanica) is very vigorous, with deep apricot-colored, wide, heavily-ruffled petals, slight veining on the falls and prominent orange beards. Midseason late blooms. 36"-38" tall. A drought resistant perennial plant (xeric).
  18. Ziggy Re-Blooming Bearded Iris

    Ziggy Reblooming Bearded Iris (Iris germanica) is like the flashing dress of a Spanish dancer, waking us up with bright yellow standards and almost pleat-like falls of striped plum a...

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    Ziggy Reblooming Bearded Iris Ziggy Reblooming Bearded Iris Iris germanica Ziggy
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    Ziggy Reblooming Bearded Iris (Iris germanica) is like the flashing dress of a Spanish dancer, waking us up with bright yellow standards and almost pleat-like falls of striped plum and cream. Sweetly fragrant and reblooming, Iris germanica Ziggy has it all. Its first blooms arrive in mid-spring, followed by a second blooming in late summer. Standing tall at 26-32" it can be a welcome addition to a sunny spot where bright colors can shine. Hardy in zones 4-9.
  19. Infrared Bearded Iris, Iris germanica Infrared

    Infrared Bearded Iris (Iris germanica Infrared) wakes up our senses with its deep red, velvety ruffled petals. Highlighted by a bright yellow beard, it’s often hailed as the be...

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    Infrared Bearded Iris Infrared Bearded Iris Iris germanica Infrared
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    Infrared Bearded Iris (Iris germanica Infrared) wakes up our senses with its deep red, velvety ruffled petals. Highlighted by a bright yellow beard, it’s often hailed as the best “red’” Iris you can find. Infrared is a great addition to the mid-May garden, harmonizing nicely with the blues, purples, and yellows of spring.
  20. Re-Blooming Bearded Iris Final Episode

    Final Episode Bearded Iris (Iris germanica) is a reblooming Iris that will first bloom in mid-spring and will repeat its performance again later in the summer. Ruffled lemony yellow ...

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    Final Episode Reblooming Bearded Iris Final Episode Reblooming Bearded Iris Iris germanica Final Episode
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    Final Episode Bearded Iris (Iris germanica) is a reblooming Iris that will first bloom in mid-spring and will repeat its performance again later in the summer. Ruffled lemony yellow standards wave gaily over violet falls brushed with a reddish glaze. Standing tall at 32-37", this Iris germanica Final Episode is a stately plant that makes a perfect backdrop to a perennial border. We love the friends they keep too – pollinator friendly, but deer and rodents stay away. What’s not to like? Zones 4-9.
  21. Smith Rock Bearded Iris, Iris germanica Smith Rock

    With breathtaking bitone blooms, ‘Smith Rock’ Tall Bearded Iris (Iris germanica) is named for Smith Rock State Park in Oregon. Picture sunrise in the mountains, when tall...

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    Smith Rock Bearded Iris Smith Rock Bearded Iris Iris germanica Smith Rock
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    With breathtaking bitone blooms, ‘Smith Rock’ Tall Bearded Iris (Iris germanica) is named for Smith Rock State Park in Oregon. Picture sunrise in the mountains, when tall, jagged rock faces have a golden glow, contrasting against dawn’s streaked purple sky. Golden orange standards are set off by deep violet falls edged with buff and blazing red-orange beards. Not to be missed, this tall, majestic beauty will create a focal point in the late spring garden.
  22. Bearded Iris Recurring Delight

    Recurring Delight Bearded Iris (Iris germanica) is a large, well-formed bicolor iris, with pale yellow standards and violet purple falls. Iris germanica Recurring Delight has inexhau...

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    Recurring Delight Bearded Iris Bearded Iris Recurring Delight Iris germanica Recurring Delight
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    Recurring Delight Bearded Iris (Iris germanica) is a large, well-formed bicolor iris, with pale yellow standards and violet purple falls. Iris germanica Recurring Delight has inexhaustible ruffles and a pronounced sweet fragrance. Late blooms. 32-36" tall. Drought tolerant perennial plant (xeric).
  23. Customer Photo, Purple Iris germanica Rockstar, Iris germanica Rockstar, Rockstar Re-Blooming Bearded Iris

    A re-blooming beared Iris with raspberry-rose standards and ruffled, pale apricot falls edged with a rich raspberry-rose border. Re-blooms in zones 7-9.Drought resistant/drought tol...

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    Rockstar Reblooming Bearded Iris Rockstar Reblooming Bearded Iris Iris germanica Rockstar
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    A re-blooming beared Iris with raspberry-rose standards and ruffled, pale apricot falls edged with a rich raspberry-rose border. Re-blooms in zones 7-9.Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric).
  24. Re-Blooming Bearded Iris Stellar Lights

    Stellar Lights Bearded Iris (Iris germanica Stellar Lights) has deep blue-violet petals with a flash of white at the beard and throat are like starlight in a summer sky. Bearded Iris...

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    Stellar Lights Reblooming Bearded Iris Stellar Lights Reblooming Bearded Iris Iris germanica Stellar Lights
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    Stellar Lights Bearded Iris (Iris germanica Stellar Lights) has deep blue-violet petals with a flash of white at the beard and throat are like starlight in a summer sky. Bearded Iris Stellar Lights is a reliable rebloomer, blooming first in early summer and then again in late summer. This tall Bearded Iris stands at 33-38" tall on sturdy stems bearing 8-10 buds each. It will find a happy home in a sunny to partial shade (in warmer zones) location with well-drained soil. The A vigorous grower and prolific bloomer, Stellar Lights combines beautifully with other Bearded Iris.
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