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Water-wise plants for Utah
http://www.waterwiseplants.utah.gov/
Welcome to the Utah Water-Wise Plants Website!
In order to assist Utah citizens in identifying water-wise plants for our region, we have developed a program to recognize desirable low water use species. Representatives from several government and local organizations have worked together to organize a list of ornamental trees, shrubs, herbaceous perennials, ornamental grasses, and ground covers that meet the criteria listed below:
Plants are
1) water-wise,
2) adapted to Utah’s arid climate and cold winters,
3) available in the industry,
4) relatively easy to maintain in the landscape, and
5) have desirable landscape characteristics which remain desirable under limited water availability.
Our ‘water-wise’ designation means a plant needs to be watered at most once every two weeks after establishment and will still retain its aesthetic characteristics.
A generic, bright yellow tag or label with a recognizable logo will show you, the consumers, that “this” is a water-wise plant. Look for this tag at participating Nurseries and Garden Centers throughout the state, and you will know you are purchasing a recommended plant- it’s as easy as that!
