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Great Native Plants from the Western US—that anyone can grow


Great Native Plants From the Western US That Anyone Can Grow
You don’t have to live in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains to enjoy these adaptable beauties
People on the coasts tend to think of much of the interior Western United States as all canyons and cowboys. The West has plenty of both, but so much more: the tallest and oldest trees on earth, glaciers, America’s highest rainfall regions, and not one but four desert regions. Drawing from the rich palette of plants native to this region, a gardener from almost anywhere could find the perfect plant for almost any garden conditions. I’ve selected 12 that I’ve seen thriving far beyond their often restricted native ranges. You can bring some of the magic of the Western vistas to your backyard with a few of these gems, all of which can often be found in better garden centers or through reputable mail-order nurseries. ....

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