Garden in a Box

Artist rendering of a mature Painted Prairie garden
Graphic titled "This Garden Kit Includes" showing a plant in a pot captioned "28 starter plants in 4 inch pots", an image captioned "Comprehensive Plant and Care Guide", and an image of gardens at pickup captioned "2 flats per garden kit (28 plants in total)"
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 3 plant by number maps"
Purple coneflower with light purple petals and a large orange center
False Indigo plant with light blue flowers and green foliage
Ruby Muhly grass with green stalks and pink plumes

Painted Prairie

Low-water perennial garden kit including 28 full sun plants.

$206.00

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Description

Celebrate the sweeping hues of Colorado’s grasslands with the Painted Prairie garden. This meadow-inspired, 100 sq. ft. full sun design blends soft textures and movement for a naturalistic look from spring to fall. The palette brings warm, blended colors, creating a breezy modern prairie feel ideal for large front yards or open garden beds.

Product Details

  • View Detailed Plant List
  • Great for areas that receive 6+ hours of sun per day.
  • Showy blooms from early spring to late fall.
  • Wide variety of blooms and foliage that bring four season interest.
  • Suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.
  • Planting Designs for 100 sq. ft. (10' x 10' square, 5' x 20' rectangle, 16' x 6' rectangle with an organic edge).

Plant Varieties

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  • Aromatico™ Lavender

    Aromatico™ Lavender

    Quantity: 4

  • Autumn Joy Sedum

    Autumn Joy Sedum

    Quantity: 3

  • Autumn Sapphire™ Sage

    Autumn Sapphire™ Sage

    Quantity: 3

  • False Indigo

    False Indigo

    Quantity: 2

  • Moonbeam Coreopsis

    Moonbeam Coreopsis

    Quantity: 6

  • Purple Coneflower

    Purple Coneflower

    Quantity: 4

  • Sunset Hyssop

    Sunset Hyssop

    Quantity: 3

  • Undaunted® Muhly Grass

    Undaunted® Muhly Grass

    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

Great Experience

I love the native plants for native pollinators. I appreciate the detailed information and care brochures for the plants purchased. Pick up was quick, easy, and well organized. Great experience all the way through.

Aurora Water participant

Fun and Easy

We love Garden In A Box. It's such a fun and easy way to move towards a resource-friendly yard. This is our second time doing it because the plants always are such great quality.

Town of Firestone participant

Worth Coming Back for More

This is my second season using your service and I've truly been so happy with every aspect of it. My yard is already looking great and we are planning on loading up this spring as well.

Denver Water participant