Regional Gardening Profile

New Mexico Garden Guide

Arid to semi-arid with mild sunny winters and hot summers. Light high-elevation snows.

USDA Zones
Zone 4b - 9b

Flora & Cultivation Recommendations

Regional Varieties

Best Flowers

Yucca Flower, Desert Zinnia, Penstemon, Sunflowers

Best Vegetables

Chili Peppers, Pinto Beans, Corn, Pumpkins

Best Herbs

Epazote, Mexican Oregano, Cilantro, Rosemary

Best Trees

Piñon Pine, Douglas Fir, Desert Willow

Native Plants

Hatch Chiles, Pinon Pine, Yuccas, Prickly Pear