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Botanical illustration of Winterfat (Krascheninnikovia lanata) — a evergreen shrub for USDA zones 3–8

Krascheninnikovia lanata

Winterfat

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Mature size: 1–3 ft tall
1–3 ft wide
Sun: Full Sun
Water use: Very Low
USDA zones: 3–8
Soil: Lean, drained
Bloom: Silver seedheads
Fall

Notable features

silver foliagewinter interestwildlife

Companion plants for Winterfat

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

Botanical illustration of Gambel Oak (Quercus gambelii) — a deciduous tree for USDA zones 4–8

Gambel Oak

Quercus gambelii

Tree15–30 ft tallZones 4–8

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

Giant Sacaton

Sporobolus wrightii

Grass4–6 ft tallZones 5–9

Botanical illustration of New Mexico Privet (Forestiera neomexicana) — a deciduous tree for USDA zones 4–8

New Mexico Privet

Forestiera neomexicana

Tree10–18 ft tallZones 4–8

Botanical illustration of California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica) — a deciduous annual for USDA zones 2–11

California Poppy

Eschscholzia californica

Annual0.5–1 ft tallZones 2–11

Botanical illustration of Creeping Mahonia (Mahonia repens) — a evergreen groundcover for USDA zones 3–8

Creeping Mahonia

Mahonia repens

Groundcover1–1.5 ft tallZones 3–8

Botanical illustration of Firecracker Penstemon (Penstemon eatonii) — a evergreen perennial for USDA zones 4–8

Firecracker Penstemon

Penstemon eatonii

Perennial1.5–3 ft tallZones 4–8

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