​Native plants support native pollinators, use less water, and foster local biodiversity. For plant selection, check out:

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• Native Plants for Pollinators in Rocky Mountains (Xerces)

• Native Plant Finder (NWF)

• Native Plant list for CO Mountain West below 7000' 

• Native Plant list for Mountains above 7500'

• Low Water Native Plants for Pollinators 

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Landscape design templates are a great place to start planning your native landscape. Take a look at these designs and mix/match plants that best suit your site:

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• Water Wise Landscape Design Templates 

• Pollinator Garden Layouts 

• Tips for Professional Looking Native Garden Design

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PHOTO: Basalt Plant Select Demonstration Garden 2012

The background shrub is the 'Regent' Serviceberry (Amelanchier alnifolia) who annually hosts a berry bonanza for the robins. Left front is the long-blooming and drought tolerant Tennessee Coneflower (Echinacea tennesseensis), and upper right is the nectar rich Colorado prairie native Purple Prairie Clover (Dalea purpurea). Lastly, right front is the lovely Nodding Onion (Allium cernuum)  ~ Photo: Lisa DiNardo