Colorado Springs encourages native-plant landscaping through Colorado Springs Utilities Water Wise rebates, typically 1 to 2 dollars per square foot of turf converted to xeriscape with native species. HOAs cannot prohibit xeriscape under Colorado's HOA xeriscape law (CRS 38-33.3-106.5), which mandates HOA approval of water-efficient landscaping using drought-tolerant plants including native species.
Native plants suited to Colorado Springs' 6,000-foot elevation and semi-arid climate include blue grama grass, buffalo grass, rabbitbrush, Apache plume, serviceberry, chokecherry, and columbine (state flower). Front Range native seed mixes are available through Colorado State University Extension and commercial suppliers. HOAs must allow native landscaping but may impose reasonable aesthetic standards. Rebates from Colorado Springs Utilities often include free landscape consultations through their Garden and Landscape Services. Seasonal watering restrictions (typically May through October, 3 days per week) make natives more practical than conventional turf.
No direct violations for native landscaping; this area is incentive-based. HOA attempts to prohibit natives can be challenged through the Colorado Division of Real Estate HOA complaint process.
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