USDA zones 4–7
Xeriscape ideas
Cold-hardy xeriscape is the water-wise style for the semi-arid West: drifts of blue avena grass, little bluestem and blue grama over crushed-granite mulch, with Russian sage, catmint, agastache, penstemon and yarrow for colour, a juniper, a mugo pine and three-leaf sumac for structure, and a cobble dry creek. No lawn, and no cactus or agave.
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How to get the look
- 1Swap the lawn for crushed granite and plant in drifts straight into it.
- 2Use grasses for half the plants and the silver-leaved perennials for the colour.
- 3Add a dry creek of cobble where water already runs; it handles the storm and looks intended.
Up close
Three details from the same render.
Plants that build the look
From our library of real plants, each rated for the zones this style suits. Every card opens the plant's page with its zones, sun, water and sources.
Blue Grama Grass (Blonde Ambition)
Bouteloua gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Drought tolerantZone 3-9Full sunLow water
Care details 
Real before and afters
From the gallery, made with the same engine.
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