High Country Gardens
Colorado Perennial Collection
Best waterwise starter kit for Western native garden enthusiasts.
Elevate your garden with the Colorado Perennial Collection, a curated selection of eight resilient plants designed to capture the rugged beauty of the Front Range. This collection thrives in challenging Western conditions, offering a waterwise and low-maintenance solution for a vibrant landscape. Enjoy year-round visual interest from ornamental grasses and a season-long display of colorful blooms that attract essential pollinators like bees and butterflies. Perfect for native garden enthusiasts seeking beauty and ecological benefits.
$85.49
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
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Category Rank
864
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#864 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
+209%
Above average
Collection Size
81
/ plants ( of each variety)
Who it's for
- High-altitude gardeners needing reliable, climate-resilient plant varieties
- Eco-conscious homeowners seeking low-maintenance, water-efficient landscaping
- Busy gardeners wanting professionally designed, season-long floral displays
Who should skip it
- Budget-focused shoppers preferring lower-cost local nursery finds
- Creative landscapers wanting full control over specific plant selections
- Inexperienced gardeners unable to manage immediate, time-sensitive planting tasks
Performance breakdown
Drought Tolerance
Engineered specifically to thrive in arid Western landscapes with minimal irrigation.
Pollinator Impact
Diverse floral selection creates a reliable magnet for local bees and butterflies.
Maintenance Effort
Low-input perennials that require very little pruning or seasonal upkeep.
Seasonal Versatility
Ornamental grasses provide structural interest long after the summer blooms fade.
Regional Adaptability
Perfectly curated for the unique soil and climate of the Front Range.
Establishment Ease
Hardy varieties designed to take root quickly in average, well-drained soil.
Key Specs
Collection Size
8 plants (1 of each variety)
Coverage Area
Approximately 20 square feet
Mature Height
Up to 48 inches
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Soil Moisture Preference
Waterwise
Soil Type
Average soil, well-drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Fall
Care Level
Easy
Features
- Brings Colorado's Front Range beauty to your garden
- Ornamental grasses for year-round interest
- Colorful flowers attract pollinators
- Thrives in challenging Western conditions
- Exclusive High Country Gardens collection
- Easy care and low maintenance
- Guaranteed upon arrival
- Drought tolerant
What customers say
Customers consistently highlight the superior quality and reliability of the Colorado Perennial Collection. Reviewers frequently note the plants arrive healthy, vigorous, and expertly packaged, ensuring a strong start. The primary appeal is the collection's proven reliability in challenging high altitude and arid climates. Gardeners appreciate the curated selection, which removes guesswork and establishes easily, delivering vibrant, low maintenance color year after year. This collection is seen as an excellent investment that successfully transforms landscapes.
Know before you buy
This collection includes eight plants designed to cover approximately 20 square feet. You should space them according to their individual mature sizes to ensure they have enough room to thrive as they grow.
Yes, these plants are selected for their resilience in challenging Western conditions and are hardy in USDA zones 5 through 8. As long as your climate provides full sun and well-drained soil, they will perform well in many regions.
These plants are specifically chosen for their drought tolerance and waterwise nature. Once they are established in your garden, they require minimal supplemental watering, making them an excellent low-maintenance choice.
Yes, the collection includes ornamental grasses that provide structural interest and texture throughout the winter. While the flowers will fade, the grasses remain to add visual appeal to your landscape during the off-season.
These perennials thrive in average, well-drained soil. You do not need to add heavy amendments, but ensuring your planting site has good drainage is essential to prevent root rot in these drought-tolerant varieties.
Yes, this collection is rated for an easy care level. Once planted in the correct light conditions, they require very little intervention beyond occasional cleanup of spent foliage or grasses in the spring.
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