Rio Rancho Observer in Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Colorful drought friendly perennials for Rio Rancho gardens

Erik Briones of the Rio Rancho Garden Center recommends a soil first approach with organic compost and plant polymer to retain water in the West Side sandy soil. Perennials like magnus purple cone flower, Hower daisy, verbena, yarrow, gayfeather, gaillardia, coreopsis, geum, chocolate cone flower, bee balm, pincushion plant, blue flax, Mexican evening primrose, Missouri primrose, salvias, Russian sage, and garden sage provide year round color and drought tolerance.