Two of the xeriscape plants we planted for the front walk border survived for two years. Just two. That is a sad loss. Probably not enough watering to keep them going in their second year when they were supposed to be established.
What survived? I believe a blue penstemon and a Rocky Mountain Blazing Star which was not even on our receipt and must have been a substitution.
This spring I am trying a different approach. I planted herbs in the border. These are all plants that rabbits are supposed to avoid.
Herbs Planted in Order from Daffodil
Sage Bergerten (2)
Thyme?
English Lavender
Rosemary (2)
Lavender
Purple Sage (2)
Blazing Star native perennial that lived
Lavender
Oregano
Mother of Thyme
Lavender
Mother of Thyme
Lemon Balm
The next day I mulched the plants with real cedar mulch.
In the driveway side bed I also planted four strawberry plants and mulched them but some leaves are turning brown and I don’t know that they will survive. Some of these herbs may overwinter if they are protected. I’ll have to look into that in the fall.