Regional Gardening Profile

Utah Garden Guide

Semi-arid to desert climate. Dry mountain air and sandy alkaline soils.

USDA Zones
Zone 4a - 9a

Flora & Cultivation Recommendations

Regional Varieties

Best Flowers

Sego Lily, Penstemon, Yarrow, Desert Marigold

Best Vegetables

Sweet Cherries, Apricots, Potatoes, Onions

Best Herbs

Thyme, Lavender, Sage, Rosemary

Best Trees

Quaking Aspen, Blue Spruce, Pinyon Pine

Native Plants

Sego Lily, Cherries, Quaking Aspen, Apricots