Plant Guide

Find plants that thrive in your US state and climate.

14 plants found

Eastern Redbud

Cercis canadensis

Tree

Stunning spring bloomer with magenta-pink flowers that appear before leaves.

ModeratePart shade20-30 ftBlooms: Spring
Pollinator friendlyNative speciesFour-season interest

Zones: 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a +6 · Maintenance: low

Knockout Rose

Rosa Radrazz

Shrub

Disease-resistant rose that blooms continuously from spring to frost.

ModerateFull sun3-4 ftBlooms: Spring-Fall
Low maintenanceLong bloom periodDisease resistant

Zones: 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b +8 · Maintenance: low

Black-Eyed Susan

Rudbeckia hirta

Perennial

Native wildflower with bright yellow petals and dark centers.

Low waterFull sun1-3 ftBlooms: Summer-Fall
Native speciesDrought tolerantButterfly magnet

Zones: 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b +9 · Maintenance: low

Bermuda Grass

Cynodon dactylon

Grass

Tough warm-season grass ideal for hot, sunny yards.

Low waterFull sun6-12 in
Drought tolerantHeat resistantSelf-repairing

Zones: 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b +4 · Maintenance: moderate

Purple Coneflower

Echinacea purpurea

Perennial

Beloved native prairie flower with daisy-like purple blooms.

Low waterFull sun2-4 ftBlooms: Summer-Fall
Native speciesPollinator magnetWinter bird food

Zones: 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b +9 · Maintenance: low

Texas Sage

Leucophyllum frutescens

Shrub

Silver-leafed desert shrub that bursts into purple blooms after rain.

Low waterFull sun4-8 ftBlooms: Summer-Fall
Extreme drought toleranceLow maintenanceWildlife habitat

Zones: 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a +3 · Maintenance: low

Bigleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea macrophylla

Shrub

Classic garden shrub with large mophead blooms in blue, pink, or white.

High waterPart shade3-6 ftBlooms: Summer
Spectacular bloomspH-responsive colorCottage garden appeal

Zones: 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a +4 · Maintenance: moderate

Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia indica

Tree

Southern landscape staple with long-lasting summer blooms and attractive bark.

Low waterFull sun10-25 ftBlooms: Summer
Summer colorInteresting barkHeat tolerant

Zones: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b +5 · Maintenance: low

English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia

Perennial

Fragrant perennial herb with silvery foliage and purple flower spikes.

Low waterFull sun1-2 ftBlooms: Summer
FragrantDrought tolerantBee magnetDeer resistant

Zones: 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b +3 · Maintenance: low

Tall Fescue

Festuca arundinacea

Grass

Adaptable cool-season grass that tolerates shade and heat better than other fescues.

ModeratePart shade3-4 in (mowed)
Shade tolerantDeep rootsStays green in mild winters

Zones: 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b +4 · Maintenance: moderate

Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum

Tree

Elegant specimen tree with delicate, lacy foliage in rich reds and greens.

ModeratePart shade6-25 ft
Year-round beautyFall colorFocal point

Zones: 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a +2 · Maintenance: low

Butterfly Bush

Buddleja davidii

Shrub

Fast-growing shrub with long fragrant flower spikes that attract butterflies.

Low waterFull sun6-12 ftBlooms: Summer-Fall
Butterfly magnetLong bloomingFragrant

Zones: 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b +5 · Maintenance: low

Century Plant Agave

Agave americana

Perennial

Dramatic succulent with bold architectural presence and extreme drought tolerance.

Low waterFull sun4-6 ft
Extreme drought toleranceArchitectural interestWildlife value

Zones: 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b +3 · Maintenance: low

Hosta

Hosta spp.

Perennial

The ultimate shade garden perennial with bold, textured foliage.

ModerateFull shade1-4 ftBlooms: Summer
Shade tolerantLow maintenanceDiverse varieties

Zones: 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b +7 · Maintenance: low