Bearded iris growing with hybrid Lupine Photo credit: Susan Buffler

Rudbeckia 'Toto Mix' makes colorful cut flowers Photo source: Deseret News

Growing water-wise flowers in the garden is a great way to add beauty to the landscape while saving water. Many of these species make great cut flowers that add color and fragrance to the home. Cut flowers can be displayed either fresh or dried.

An increasing number of attractive water-wise flowering plants are available in local garden centers.

Examples of Popular Water-Wise Cut Flowers

Annual Cut Flowers

• Cosmos bupinnatis
• Gazania (Gazania rigens)
• Mexican sunflower (Tithonia rotundifolia)
• Osteospermum (African daisy)
• Snapdragon (Antirrhinum species)
• Zinnia (Zinnia hybrids)

Perennial Cut Flowers

• Beardtongue (Penstemon species)
• Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia species)
• Blanket flower (Gaillardia x grandiflora)
• Iris (Iris species)
• Lupine (Lupinus speices and hybrids)
• Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
• Yarrow (Achillea filipendulina and Achillea hybrids)
   

Additional Resources:

West

              Utah - Water-Wise Annuals FAQ          

Midwest

              Nebraska - Extend the Life of Cut Flowers

Northeast

               New Hampshire: Cut Flowers

             

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