What is good ground cover in Colorado?
What is good ground cover in Colorado?
Table 1: Xeric ground cover plants for full sun
| Plant Name | Height (in) | Bloom time |
|---|---|---|
| Potentilla neumanniana Creeping potentilla | 2-4 | Late spring to early summer |
| Salvia daghestanica Platinum sage | 8-10 | Spring to early summe |
| Sedum acre Goldmoss sedum | 2-4 | Early summer |
| Sedum kamtschaticum Kamschatka stonecrop | 4-6 | Late summer |
What are the best ground covering shrubs?
20 of the best ground cover plants
- Hardy geraniums.
- ‘Flower Carpet’ roses.
- Bellflower, Campanula.
- Lily of the Valley.
- Lesser periwinkle, Vinca minor.
- Heuchera.
- Aubretia.
- Heather.
Can I have a moss lawn in Colorado?
Colorado has a moss called Silver Tip moss that can grow in direct sunlight here. It likes it a little more on the dry side.
What kind of shrubs grow in Colorado?
Native shrubs to Colorado that do well in landscaping include Mountain Mahogany, Wax Currant, Three-leaf Sumac, Sagebrush, Hoptree, Chokecherry, Rabbitbrush, Western Sand Cherry, and Western Water Birch, just to name a few. Mountain Mahogany – The foliage on a Mountain Mahogany is thick and leathery with a gray-green color.
What is the best type of ground cover plant?
Plants that are low-growing (generally less than 24 inches) and spread easily are suitable ground cover plants. Suitable places for xeric ground covers include dry slopes, landscape medians, parking strips, traffic islands and street rights-of-way. Consider ground covers on hot, dry, south and west exposures as well as for dense, dry shade.
Where do you plant ground cover plants?
Consider ground covers on hot, dry, south and west exposures as well as for dense, dry shade. Improve soils before planting ground covers. Ground cover plants are appealing for their variety of ornamental features that add interest to landscapes.
Are xeriscape plants suitable for Colorado landscapes?
I often get asked to recommend Xeriscape plants for Colorado landscapes. This is a difficult task because there are so many to chose from, and I would hate to limit anyone’s pallette to a limited number. After all, it is the variety in color, textures, and form that makes Xeriscaping so attractive.
