Native Plants
Native plants can make for great water-wise vegetation in your landscaping, and help maintain the biodiversity of Colorado. Learn more about identifying and planting Colorado native plants with these resources.
Native Plants Resources from CSU Extension
- Native Grasses for Colorado Landscapes (8/12)
- Native Plant Garden Guides
- Low-water native plant garden guides for Colorado: Front Range (Print Version)
- Low-water native plant garden guides for Colorado: Mountains (Print Version)
- Low-water native plant garden guides for Colorado: Prairie (Print Version)
- Low-water native plant garden guides for Colorado: Southeast (Print Version)
- Low-water native plant garden guides for Colorado: West Slope (Print Version)
- Native Plant Reference List (8/12)
- Native Herbaceous Perennials for Colorado Landscapes (4/14)
- Native Trees for Colorado Landscapes (7/08)
- Native Shrubs for Colorado Landscapes (7/08)
- Sources of Native Plants (5/18)
Other Recommended Native Plant Resources
- Jefferson County Conservation District
- Colorado Native Plant Society
- Colorado State University Extension Woody Plant App
- Check out our Native Plant Demonstration Garden at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds
Contact the Jeffco Natural Resource Extension Agent
Mari Johnson
Natural Resource Extension Agent
Colorado State University Extension, Jefferson County
303.271.6625 – Direct
mcjohnso@co.jefferson.co.us
15200 West 6th Ave, Unit C
Golden, CO 80401