Wyoming Climate Snapshot
Understanding your local climate is key to creating a thriving, low-maintenance garden
Hardiness Zones
3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b
Annual Rainfall
8-15 inches annually
Frost Window
May-September
Water Notes
Very low rainfall; arid conditions
Popular Landscaping Styles
Discover design styles perfectly suited to Wyoming's unique climate and landscape
Semi-arid grassland plants
Key Features:
- ā¢Grasses
- ā¢Sagebrush
- ā¢Drought tolerance
- ā¢Wind protection
Alpine and subalpine plants
Key Features:
- ā¢Wildflowers
- ā¢Rock gardens
- ā¢Cold hardiness
- ā¢Short season
Water-wise landscaping
Key Features:
- ā¢Succulents
- ā¢Gravel mulch
- ā¢Minimal irrigation
- ā¢Native plants
Agricultural and pastoral style
Key Features:
- ā¢Windbreaks
- ā¢Hardy trees
- ā¢Practical design
- ā¢Low maintenance
Recommended Plant Palettes
Native and adapted plants that thrive in Wyoming's climate
Indian Paintbrush
Castilleja linariifolia
State flower; red-orange blooms
Plains Cottonwood
Populus deltoides
State tree; riparian species
Blue Grama
Bouteloua gracilis
Short prairie grass
Sagebrush
Artemisia tridentata
Iconic western shrub
Daylily
Hemerocallis spp.
Reliable bloomers
Hostas
Hosta spp.
Shade-loving plants
Peony
Paeonia spp.
Spring flowering
Siberian Iris
Iris sibirica
Cold-hardy iris
Sedum
Sedum spp.
Succulent groundcover
Yarrow
Achillea millefolium
Drought-tolerant
Juniper
Juniperus spp.
Evergreen groundcover
Russian Sage
Perovskia atriplicifolia
Silver foliage
Seasonal Garden Checklist
Your year-round guide to maintaining a beautiful Wyoming garden
Plant spring bulbs
Winter protection
Start seeds indoors
Plant cool-season crops
Plant warm-season vegetables
Water efficiently
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about landscaping in Wyoming
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