The capital city of colorful Colorado may see a little less color in the concrete jungle after the city cut back on an annual flower planting in parks citywide.

As part of a strategy to find millions to address its illegal immigration crisis, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has asked all city departments to find and make budget cuts of at least 10%. That includes Denver Parks and Recreation, which is mainly responsible for the maintenance of the flowerbeds. 

Only Civic Center Park, with it’s roughly 14,000 square feet of flowerbeds, will be fully planted this year. Washington Park and City Park stand to lose the most flowers this year, according to previous reports. 

Flowers aren’t the only part of this picture however, as Denver Recreation Centers have been forced to cut operating days from seven to six days per week. The Department of Motor Vehicles will also see “rotating closures,” which the city estimates could save another $5 million. 

In February, Johnston warned city council the immigration crisis in Denver could cost $180 million. After the city closed four of its 10 immigrant shelters, that number now stands at $120 million. 

That estimated accounted for the surge of immigrants at its peak. A separate estimate from Common Sense Institute, a Denver based think-tank, put the cost to the city at about $55.5 million. 

It is unclear how much money nixing the flowerbed planting will save. 

Denver Parks and Recreation could not be reached at press time.