Nevada Climate Snapshot
Understanding your local climate is key to creating a thriving, low-maintenance garden
Hardiness Zones
4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a
Annual Rainfall
4-12 inches annually
Frost Window
April-October
Water Notes
Extremely low rainfall; desert conditions
Popular Landscaping Styles
Discover design styles perfectly suited to Nevada's unique climate and landscape
Arid-adapted xeriscape
Key Features:
- ā¢Succulents
- ā¢Gravel mulch
- ā¢Drought tolerance
- ā¢Rock features
Mountain forest plants
Key Features:
- ā¢Conifers
- ā¢Wildflowers
- ā¢Cold hardiness
- ā¢Alpine plants
Sagebrush steppe plants
Key Features:
- ā¢Sagebrush
- ā¢Grasses
- ā¢Minimal water
- ā¢Native species
Water-efficient landscapes
Key Features:
- ā¢Desert trees
- ā¢Succulents
- ā¢Rocks
- ā¢Drip irrigation
Recommended Plant Palettes
Native and adapted plants that thrive in Nevada's climate
Sagebrush
Artemisia tridentata
State flower; silver shrub
Singleleaf Pinyon
Pinus monophylla
State tree; drought-tolerant pine
Indian Ricegrass
Achnatherum hymenoides
Native desert grass
Desert Marigold
Tagetes lemmonii
Yellow wildflower
Yucca
Yucca spp.
Sword-like leaves
Agave
Agave spp.
Succulent rosettes
Desert Willow
Chilopsis linearis
Tree-like shrub
Creosote Bush
Larrea tridentata
Iconic desert shrub
Peony
Paeonia spp.
Spring flowering
Daylily
Hemerocallis spp.
Summer bloomers
Hostas
Hosta spp.
Shade-loving plants
Siberian Iris
Iris sibirica
Cold-hardy iris
Seasonal Garden Checklist
Your year-round guide to maintaining a beautiful Nevada garden
Plant desert trees and shrubs
Winter protection for tender plants
Start seeds indoors
Plant cool-season crops
Plant warm-season vegetables
Water efficiently
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about landscaping in Nevada
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