Garden in a Box

Artist rendering of a mature Rocky Mountain Retreat garden
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"
Blanket Flower with bright yellow petals and a large brown center
Purple coneflower with light purple petals and a large orange center
Rocky Mountain Columbine with purple and white petals and a yellow center

Rocky Mountain Retreat

Low-water perennial garden kit including 15 full sun 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 "full sun exposure (6 plus hours of sun)" underneathRed and white icon of flower blooms with the text "blooms early 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 8,500 feet in altitude" underneath

Rocky Mountain Retreat is inspired by Colorado’s high altitude serenity and beauty. This 60 sq. ft. garden showcases hardy perennials that thrive in Colorado, from the plains up to an altitude of 8,500′. Our state flower, the dainty yet hardy Rocky Mountain Columbine, is a star of this garden and is accompanied by a collection of long-blooming beauties. This garden was designed by Kenton Seth of Paintbrush Gardens and adapted by Resource Central.

Product Details

  • Great for areas that receive 6+ hours of sun per day.
  • Filled with hardy plants that thrive from the plains all the way up to 8,500'.
  • Long-lasting blooms.
  • A returning customer favorite!

Plant Varieties

View Detailed Plant List »

  • Blanket Flower

    Blanket Flower

    Quantity: 2

  • Blue Grama Grass

    Blue Grama Grass

    Quantity: 3

  • European Pasque Flower

    European Pasque Flower

    Quantity: 2

  • Fringed Sage

    Fringed Sage

    Quantity: 1

  • Purple Coneflower

    Purple Coneflower

    Quantity: 3

  • Rocky Mountain Columbine

    Rocky Mountain Columbine

    Quantity: 2

  • Small Leaf Pussytoes

    Small Leaf Pussytoes

    Quantity: 2

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

Perfect for Beginners

As a beginner gardener, Garden In A Box was a big time saver and made it easy since everything was chosen and ready to go!

City of Thornton participant

Save Water, Save Money!

An affordable way to reduce my water usage, and still have a beautiful [yard].

Town of Windsor participant

Comprehensive Program

Fantastic program all around! Very thorough and professional from start to finish.. ordering, picking up, educational materials, etc.

City of Westminster participant