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Welcome to
Xeriscape Garden
S National & Linwood
 

The Xeriscape Demonstration Garden was established in 1992 primarily to demonstrate the efficient use of water in landscaping while at the same time providing an interesting and attractive area for strolling and relaxing in an urban setting.


The Xeriscape is divided into three zones:

  • high water use zone which depends on frequent irrigation
  • moderate water zone which utilizes less irrigation
  • low water use zone which receives no supplemental irrigation

Plants are chosen for each zone based on their water needs.  Shade/sun requirements, height, color, and blooming season also influence plant selection. 

Check below for a list of plants and shrubs on display in Xeriscape Garden along with their water requirements.




 

The Xeriscape is a helpful resource if you are trying to decide which plants will best find into your landscaping situation. 

Besides, it's a great place just for you to come and sit for a spell!

LOW WATER USE PLANTS  (No Irrigation)
Turf:
Buffalograss
Zoysiagrass
Perennials & Groundcovers:
Yarrow
Millfoil
Butterfly Weed
Purple Coneflower
Purple Winter Creeper
Evergreen Candytuft
Fountain Grass
Russian Sage
Creeping Phlox
Sedum
 		 Shrubs:
Crimson Pygmy Barberry
Golden Mock Orange
Common Ninebark
Fragrant Sumac
American Gooseberry
Arrowood Viburnum
Koreanspice Viburnum
Trees:
Eastern Redbud
Hawthorn
Austrian Pine
Eastern White Pine

MODERATE WATER USE PLANTS
Turf:
Tall Fescue
Creeping Red Fescue
Shrubs:
Glossy Abelia
Red Chokeberry
Crimson Pygmy Barberry
Dwarf Burning Bush
Common St. John's Wort
Dwarf Honeysuckle
Dwarf Mugho Pine
Spirea 'Anthony Waterer'
Butterfly Bush
 		 Perrenials & Groundcovers
Bugleweed
Columbine
Daylily
Lilyturf
Peony
Trees:
Amur Maple
Purple Smoketree
Red Flowering Crabapple
Littleleaf Linden
Japanese Maple

HIGH WATER USE PLANTS
Turf:
Kentucky Bluegrass
Perennials & Groundcovers:
Garden Chrysanthemum
Plantain Lily
Siberian Iris
Lily
Periwinkle		 Shrubs:
Kurume Azalea
Bridal Wreath Spirea
Roses
Trees:
Flowering Dogwood

 

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