5 Colorado Local Plants for Loveland, CO Home Décor

Colder temperatures are giving way to sunshine in Northern Colorado, which means gardening season is right around the corner. New homes for sale in Loveland and Ft. Collins have a special opportunity when it comes to landscaping and gardening because there are so many plants and species native to Colorado. Here are our top five local plant recommendations that are sure to take your terrain to new heights.

Globe Mallow

Native to Centerra, the Globe Mallow is a beautiful pale orange flower with grayish deeply cut foliage. Ideal for low maintenance homes, it requires low water use and lots of sunshine. Rising 12 to 18 inches tall and spanning roughly twelve inches wide, Globe Mallow’sbring the perfect pop of color to any outdoor garden.

Lambert’s Locco Weed

Also native to Centerra is Lambert’s Locco Weed, which is sometimes known as the crazy weed. Despite the word “weed” in the name, Labert’sLocco Weed is really a beautiful magenta flower that blooms 10 to 12 inches high. They require lots of sun and low water use, making them a great addition to any Loveland landscape.

Blanket Flower

Ideal for hot summer days, the Blanket Flower is native to Colorado and tolerates high temperatures very well. Blanket Flowers resemble daisies and are made up of vibrant red and yellow petals. For gardeners that don’t have the greenest of thumbs, Blanket Flowers are a great choice because they are extremely low maintenance and flourish even when they are neglected.

Blue-Mat Penstemon

As a native flower that requires lots of sunshine and low water use, the Blue-Mat Penstemon is another great addition to gardens at The Lakes at Centerra. Hinted at in the name, Blue-Mat Penstemons embody a gorgeous purple/blue shade and rise six to 12 inches tall.

Wild Four-O-Clock

These flowers can bloom quite a bit bigger reaching up to 36 inches tall and 48 inches wide. They are a beautiful addition to any garden with their magenta petals and full green leaves. Similar to other Colorado native perennials, they require lots of sunlight and low water use.

At The Lakes at Centerra, life is simple. Just add air, water, sunlight and maybe a little fun in order to make it bloom. Located in the heart of Northern Colorado, The Lakes at Centerra is part of our larger master-planned community. An escape to lakeside living, residents enjoy flourishing native plants, miles of trails, open spaces and beautiful mountain landscapes. Alongside this nature preserve is shopping, healthcare, entertainment and employers within walking distance. The Lakes at Centerra is a place that brings each part of your life together, making residents feel right at home.

Visit us for a tour of any one of our 13 model homes at The Lakes at Centerra, built by our talented homebuilders Boulder Creek Neighborhoods, TRI Pointe Homes, Village Homes and Wonderland Homes.