Water managers care because many landscapes require a lot of water to flourish.
Nearly 50 percent of all water used daily in a typical Florida home goes outdoors, with much of this water used for lawn and garden irrigation. Florida, now the fourth most populous state in the nation, is growing by more than 600 new residents each day. To meet the challenge of increasing demand on our freshwater supplies, each of us must take responsibility for protecting our water resources by using water wisely. With the goal of wise water use in mind, the District offers you this Xeriscape plant list. Xeriscape is landscaping that conserves water while protecting the environment.