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Botanical illustration of Western Larch (Larix occidentalis) — a evergreen shrub for USDA zones 4–7

Larix occidentalis

Western Larch

ShrubEvergreenNative
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Mature size
100–180 ft tall
30–40 ft wide
Sun
Full Sun
Water use
Very Low
USDA zones
4–7

Notable features

fire resistantdeer resistant

Companion plants for Western Larch

Six water-wise companions matched on water use, sun, USDA zone, and how they layer visually beside Western Larch.

Botanical illustration of Giant Sacaton (Sporobolus wrightii) — a deciduous grass for USDA zones 5–9

Giant Sacaton

Native

Sporobolus wrightii

Grass4–6 ft tallZones 5–9
Botanical illustration of Russian Sage (Salvia yangii) — a deciduous perennial for USDA zones 4–9

Russian Sage

Salvia yangii

Perennial3–4 ft tallZones 4–9
Botanical illustration of Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) — a deciduous grass for USDA zones 4–9

Switchgrass

Native

Panicum virgatum

Grass3–4 ft tallZones 4–9
Botanical illustration of Snow-in-Summer (Cerastium tomentosum) — a evergreen groundcover for USDA zones 3–7

Snow-in-Summer

Cerastium tomentosum

Groundcover0.5–1 ft tallZones 3–7
Botanical illustration of Blanket Flower (Gaillardia aristata) — a deciduous perennial for USDA zones 3–9

Blanket Flower

Native

Gaillardia aristata

Perennial1–2.5 ft tallZones 3–9
Botanical illustration of California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) — a deciduous annual for USDA zones 2–11

California Poppy

Native

Eschscholzia californica

Annual0.5–1 ft tallZones 2–11
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