Plant Smart with Plant Select®

  

  

In 1999, Colorado State University, in conjunction with Denver Botanical Gardens, a number of landscape professionals and independent growers formed Plant Select®. The goal of this nonprofit organization is to provide local gardeners with 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 which includes 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 been elected to Plant Select®. 

This includes Dog Tuff™ grass, a hybrid selection of South African dogtooth grass. Dog Tuff™ grass will do well in clay, loam or sandy soils. Once established, low maintenance Dog Tuff™ requires very little water and infrequent mowing. 

A beautiful perennial, Carolyn’s Hope pink penstemon requires little attention, other than deadheading during the bloom season.  A portion of proceeds from all Carolyn’s Hope sales benefit breast cancer research. 

When you're looking to plant for pollinators, Plant Select® includes a number of perennials and shrubs that will support  pollinators in your garden. When you see the Plant Select® tag, you can trust that each of these perennials, shrubs and trees will enhance your landscape while optimizing water requirements. 

 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. Furthermore, you can count on the experts at The Flower Bin to show you how to incorporate Plant Select® perennials, trees, groundcovers and shrubs into your existing landscape.