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United States regional guide · NM

Permaculture in New Mexico

New Mexico’s high deserts, mountain ranges, mesas, and river valleys produce intense sun and large temperature swings. Elevation, scarce water, alkaline soils, and monsoon runoff guide plant choice and placement.

USDA span

4b–9b

Census region

West

Climate starting point

USDA hardiness zones in New Mexico

New Mexico includes USDA zones 4b–9b. Hardiness zones describe typical annual extreme minimum temperatures; within-state elevation, wind, water, soil, and urban heat can change what succeeds on a particular site.

Zone 4bZone 5aZone 5bZone 6aZone 6bZone 7aZone 7bZone 8aZone 8bZone 9aZone 9b

State flower

Yucca flower

Yucca spp.

Regional plant starting points

Plants to explore for a New Mexico design

These plants are useful starting points for researching a design in New Mexico. Confirm each choice against your exact zone, site conditions, local ecology, and management goals.

01Zones 8–11