Our Best Species for Pollinators

Increase pollinator habitat with native plant species that attract hummingbirds, butterflies, bats, beetles, moths, flies, and non-biting pollen wasps.

Our Shade Loving Species

Bring the darker corners of your garden to life with species that will thrive there in either wet or dry conditions.

Our Most Bird Friendly Species

Your diverse selection and plantings of native species will attract a variety of birds while also satisfying their need for food, water (put out a water source!) and shelter.

Our Most Drought Tolerant Species

Our drought tolerant species have naturally adapted to dry conditions, having special mechanisms that help them survive periods without moisture.

Our Most Edible & Medicinal Species

Many edible and medicinal species thrive in our Intermountain West habitat. Working with these species requires prior research and an existing knowledge of how each of them react with our bodies, for some posses potentially toxic constituents.

Species that Minimize Deer Browsing

While the only deer proof plant is one enclosed by a high fence, there are strategies you can use to minimize browsing. (See second button below.)

Species for Your Rain Garden

What is a rain garden? It is a strategically designed landscape feature that mitigates stormwater runoff in urban areas.  Rain gardens or “bioretention facilities” are important because they filter pollutants from entering our water sources, reduce flooding and erosion, and provide habitat for beneficial insects and birds!