Plant Guide
Find plants that thrive in your US state and climate.
14 plants found
Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis
Stunning spring bloomer with magenta-pink flowers that appear before leaves.
Zones: 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a +6 · Maintenance: low
Knockout Rose
Rosa Radrazz
Disease-resistant rose that blooms continuously from spring to frost.
Zones: 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b +8 · Maintenance: low
Black-Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta
Native wildflower with bright yellow petals and dark centers.
Zones: 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b +9 · Maintenance: low
Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon
Tough warm-season grass ideal for hot, sunny yards.
Zones: 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b +4 · Maintenance: moderate
Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea
Beloved native prairie flower with daisy-like purple blooms.
Zones: 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b +9 · Maintenance: low
Texas Sage
Leucophyllum frutescens
Silver-leafed desert shrub that bursts into purple blooms after rain.
Zones: 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a +3 · Maintenance: low
Bigleaf Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla
Classic garden shrub with large mophead blooms in blue, pink, or white.
Zones: 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a +4 · Maintenance: moderate
Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica
Southern landscape staple with long-lasting summer blooms and attractive bark.
Zones: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b +5 · Maintenance: low
English Lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
Fragrant perennial herb with silvery foliage and purple flower spikes.
Zones: 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b +3 · Maintenance: low
Tall Fescue
Festuca arundinacea
Adaptable cool-season grass that tolerates shade and heat better than other fescues.
Zones: 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b +4 · Maintenance: moderate
Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum
Elegant specimen tree with delicate, lacy foliage in rich reds and greens.
Zones: 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a +2 · Maintenance: low
Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii
Fast-growing shrub with long fragrant flower spikes that attract butterflies.
Zones: 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b +5 · Maintenance: low
Century Plant Agave
Agave americana
Dramatic succulent with bold architectural presence and extreme drought tolerance.
Zones: 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b +3 · Maintenance: low
Hosta
Hosta spp.
The ultimate shade garden perennial with bold, textured foliage.
Zones: 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b +7 · Maintenance: low