Regional Gardening Profile

Colorado Garden Guide

Semi-arid, high-elevation alpine climate. Intense sunlight, low humidity, rapid temperature fluctuations.

USDA Zones
Zone 3a - 7b

Flora & Cultivation Recommendations

Regional Varieties

Best Flowers

Rocky Mountain Columbine, Yarrow, Blanketflower, Penstemon

Best Vegetables

Potatoes, Spinach, Swiss Chard, Radishes, Garlic

Best Herbs

Thyme, Sage, Oregano, Tarragon

Best Trees

Colorado Blue Spruce, Ponderosa Pine, Quaking Aspen, Douglas Fir

Native Plants

Potatoes, Colorado Blue Spruce, Rocky Mountain Columbine