Low Water-Use Landscape Plants for the Southwest

Site Legend

• E - Plants designated as low or moderate water use on the El Paso County Suggested Plant List are indicated as "E".
• L - Plants designated as low or moderate water use on the Las Cruces Plant List will be indicated as "L".

Water Requirement:

• H = High water use. Either large volumes or frequent application of water is needed throughout the life of the plant; weekly or more often during peak summer months.
• M = Moderate water use. Some supplemental water is needed throughout the life of the plant; at least twice monthly during peak summer months once established.
• L = Low water use. Able to survive once established without supplemental water; water needed at least once a month for plants to look their best.

Soils Suitability:

• Suitable for any soil unless specific one listed.

Pollen

• Plants with high pollen production are indicated as "P"

• Large Deciduous Trees

• Evergreen trees

• Small Deciduous Trees

• Evergreen Shrubs

• Deciduous Shrubs

• Perennials and Annuals

• Bulbs

• Ground Covers