Garden in a Box

Artist rendering of a mature Dappled Daydream garden, planted in a tree lawn
Graphic titled "This Garden Kit Includes" showing a plant in a pot captioned "15 starter plants in 4 inch pots", an image captioned "Comprehensive Plant and Care Guide", and an image of gardens at pickup captioned "1 flat of 15 starter plants"
Graphic titled "What's inside your Plant and Care Guide?" showing images of a Garden In A Box info sheet, a Plant and Care Guide, and sample planting maps with the text "Detailed planting information, prep and planning tips, xeric basics, watering guidelines, and 2 plant by number maps"
Anise hyssop flower with light blue petals and green leaves
Rocky Mountain Penstemon with purple, trumpet shaped flowers on a green stalk
Sandia coralbell flower stalks with pink tufted blooms

Dappled Daydream

Low-water perennial garden kit including 15 adaptable plants.

$127.00

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Description

Green and white icon displaying garden bed dimensions with the text "15 plants or 60 sq ft" underneath, Grey and white Letter N icon with the text "13 of 15 plants are native" underneath, Yellow and white sun icon with the words "part shade sun exposure (4 hours of sun)" underneathRed and white icon of flower blooms with the text "blooms spring to fall" underneath, Teal and white icon of a butterfly with the text "attracts pollinators" underneath, Navy and white icon with a mountain image with the text "hardy to 7,500 feet in altitude" underneath

Add color and light to the shaded areas of your yard with the Dappled Daydream garden. These shade loving perennials appreciate a bit of protection from the hot Colorado sun, and will thrive in the dappled light under a tree. Many of these adaptable plants are native to Colorado and will thrive at both Front Range altittudes and further west up to about 7,500′. Designed by Susan Carter of the City of Grand Junction.

Expand your part shade garden by pairing Dappled Daydream with our Nine Pack: Part Shade. When you purchase both gardens, receive a special Plant by Number map that combines the gardens into a 100 square foot design that’s perfect for your shady yard.

Product Details

  • Great for areas that receive only 4 hours of sun per day.
  • Watch Dappled Daydream thrive in the shade of an existing tree, or plant with a new one!
  • Hardy, adaptable plants that prosper in even the trickiest of spaces.
  • Great for planting in the "tree lawn" aka the green space between the sidewalk and road.

Plant Varieties

View Detailed Plant List »

  • Alpine Lady's Mantle

    Alpine Lady's Mantle

    Quantity: 2

  • Anise Hyssop

    Anise Hyssop

    Quantity: 2

  • Rocky Mountain Penstemon

    Rocky Mountain Penstemon

    Quantity: 2

  • Sandia Coralbells

    Sandia Coralbells

    Quantity: 3

  • Sticky Geranium

    Sticky Geranium

    Quantity: 3

  • Yellow Columbine

    Yellow Columbine

    Quantity: 3

About Your Garden In A Box

What to Expect
  • Occasionally things don't grow as planned. At times, we may have to substitute specific plants but we will always do our best to maintain the feel and intention of the original design.
  • All orders must be picked up at designated pickup events throughout Colorado.
  • All gardens are intended to be planted in either spring or late summer/fall depending on your pickup date.
  • The starter plants will be small relative to their mature size and may not be in bloom upon pickup.
  • View the FAQs page for more details.

What Customers Say

Simple and Show-Stopping

We bought our first one [in 2023] and it is now exploding with light and joy. Our second box we planted [in spring of 2024]. I can't wait to love on it and watch it grow. Thank you!

Highlands Ranch Water participant

Save Water, Save Money!

This program is a great value on so many fronts. From saving water to providing Colorado hardy plants at a reasonable price.

City of Arvada participant

Easy, Beautiful Gardens for Beginners

I really enjoyed the experience. As someone who doesn't know much about plants or gardening, this simplified things a lot.

East Cherry Creek Valley WSD participant