Plants Native to Colorado

Colorado spans USDA zones 3–7 across diverse habitats. Below are 10 native species — wildflowers, grasses, shrubs and trees adapted to Colorado's climate and soils.

Type ▾ Sun ▾ USDA zone ▾ Pet-safe 10 results · Sort: A–Z

Pet-safe annual

Common Sunflower

Helianthus annuus

Full sun 234

perennial

Butterfly Weed

Asclepias tuberosa

Full sun 345

Pet-safe perennial

Little Bluestem

Schizachyrium scoparium

Full sun 345

Toxic perennial

Common Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

Full sun 345

Pet-safe perennial

Switchgrass

Panicum virgatum

Full sun 456

Pet-safe perennial

Mexican Hat

Ratibida columnifera

Full sun 456

Pet-safe perennial

Canada Goldenrod

Solidago canadensis

Full sun 345

Pet-safe perennial

Big Bluestem

Andropogon gerardii

Full sun 456

Pet-safe perennial

Winecup

Callirhoe involucrata

Full sun 456

Pet-safe perennial

Bearberry

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Full sun 234