In 1999, Colorado State University, in conjunction with Denver Botanical Gardens, landscape professionals and independent growers formed Plant Select®. The goal of this consortium is to provide a menu of grasses, perennials, trees and shrubs that will perform exceptionally well in our unique climate. In order to be accepted into the Plant Select® program, each candidate is subjected to a rigorous 7-point process including the ability to thrive under a broad range of conditions, demonstrate resistance to disease and insects and flourish with less water.
Over the last twenty years, over 130 plants have met the criteria and been elected to Plant Select® including Dog Tuff™ grass, Hyssop and Winecups. Each of these perennials, shrubs and trees will enhance your landscape while optimizing water requirements.
Many perennials will attract pollinators to your garden. On Saturday February 23, 2019 at 1 pm, Ross Shrigley, the Executive Director of Plant Select® will be conducting a class on how to incorporate Plant Select® perennials and shrubs into your existing landscape. For more information, visit The Flower Bin events page: https://www.theflowerbin.net/home-decor.
Plant Select® also publishes a handy guide to plants pamphlet and maintains an informative website: https://plantselect.org/. Shop with confidence when you see the Plant Select® sign, knowing the perennial, grass, shrub or tree you choose will meet your expectations for drought tolerance, low maintenance and performance.
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