Though Tucson’s winters are milder than the rest of the nation’s, it can still get quite chilly and drop below freezing—particularly at night. As you get yourself ready for winter by finding your sweatshirts and winter coats, don’t forget to prepare your landscaping for winter, as well. Planning ahead can help prevent your plants and trees from being damaged in cold and freezing temperatures. This will help you have a beautiful yard in the spring, and minimizes the amount of work you need do to maintain it. Keep reading for a look at some of the hardy plants you can have your landscaping service plant this winter.
Sedum
The sedum family of plants is hardy enough to withstand hot summers and cold winters, making it ideal for a desert climate. Since these plants are resistant to drought, it makes them even better to plant in Tucson, as rainfall can be scarce. That also means you won’t have to water them very much, which is a key part of water conservation. Sedum has green leaves with red edges, and blooms in late summer.
Peony
Peonies are beautiful flowers that have colorful blooms, and are resilient enough to make it through colder winters. Before winter arrives, be sure to trim any dead petals or leaves from your peonies so that spring blooms are able to emerge more easily. Peonies should reemerge at the first sign of warm weather in the spring.
Coneflower
Coneflower is often referred to by its scientific name of Echinacea. Coneflowers are native to America, and purple blooms at their peak during the summer and fall. There are different varieties and hybrids of coneflowers that bloom in more colors, but be sure to find out their cold tolerance before you plant them. Certain hybrids do not have the same hardiness as the original form.
Add color to your yard throughout the year with the help of Complete Landscaping. We’ll help you choose plants that are ideal for Tucson landscaping that can withstand hot summers and chilly winters. Call us at (520) 323-8918 to learn more about what we do.