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Pernnials that spread - medium to full sun - preferably native #870404

Asked May 28, 2024, 11:58 AM EDT

Hello Trying to get our ugly and generally weedy area of our backyard pretty but want stuff the will "creep" perhaps year after year. Minimal water would be nice but I have a rain barrel I use for non edible plants. Native also seems to make sense but I'm really not picky. My neighborhood in Thornton has a bunch of Salvia nemerosa ‘May Night google told me which lead me here. We like the looks of these but not sure if they spread like we would like. Thank you

Adams County Colorado

Expert Response

Hello, 

Thank you for reaching out to the Master Gardeners. 

Here is our fact sheet that gives more information on xeriscaping and a list of potential flowers for your backyard.

Do you mind providing your zip code?

Sincerely,

Adams County Master Gardeners
9755 Henderson Road
Brighton, CO 80601 
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On Tue, May 28, 2024 at 12:42 PM Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:

Hi Adams,

Question #0140324 has been assigned to you by Cassey A.

Pernnials that spread - medium to full sun - preferably native

Hello Trying to get our ugly and generally weedy area of our backyard pretty but want stuff the will "creep" perhaps year after year. Minimal water would be nice but I have a rain barrel I use for non edible plants. Native also seems to make sense but I'm really not picky. My neighborhood in Thornton has a bunch of Salvia nemerosa ‘May Night google told me which lead me here. We like the looks of these but not sure if they spread like we would like. Thank you

From: Rory Curtis
Submitted: 05/28/2024 11:58 AM


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Adams County Master Gardener Replied May 28, 2024, 3:32 PM EDT

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