Plant library Landscape plants with sourced facts Mature size, hardiness, light, moisture, bloom and native range for the Northeast, Southeast and Southwest pilot regions. Filter, then open any plant for its size over time and its sources.
Glossy abelia Abelia × grandiflora
Shrub · 1.2–1.8 m (4–6 ft) · Zones 6–9 · Jun–Oct
White fir Abies concolor
Conifer · 9–15 m (30–49 ft) · Zones 3–7
Norway maple Acer platanoides
Tree · 12–15 m (39–49 ft) · Zones 4–7 · Apr
Red maple Acer rubrum
Tree · 12–18 m (39–59 ft) · Zones 3–9 · Feb–Apr
Sugar maple Acer saccharum
Tree · 15–22 m (49–72 ft) · Zones 3–8
Common yarrow Achillea millefolium
Perennial · 0.5–0.9 m (1–3 ft) · Zones 3–9 · Jun–Sep
Sunset hyssop Agastache rupestris
Perennial · 0.5–0.8 m (1–2 ft) · Zones 5–9 · Jul–Sep
Blue Glow agave Agave 'Blue Glow'
Succulent · 0.3–0.5 m (1 ft) · Zones 9–11
Century plant Agave americana
Succulent · 1.2–1.8 m (4–6 ft) · Zones 8–11
Parry's agave Agave parryi
Succulent · 0.5–0.6 m (1–2 ft) · Zones 6–10
Aloe vera Aloe vera
Succulent · 0.5–0.6 m (1–2 ft) · Zones 9–11 · Jan–Mar
Black chokeberry Aronia melanocarpa
Shrub · 0.9–1.8 m (3–6 ft) · Zones 3–8 · May
Swamp milkweed Asclepias incarnata
Perennial · 0.9–1.5 m (3–5 ft) · Zones 3–8 · Jul–Aug
Butterfly weed Asclepias tuberosa
Perennial · 0.5–0.8 m (1–2 ft) · Zones 3–9 · Jun–Aug
Astilbe Astilbe × arendsii
Perennial · 0.5–0.9 m (1–3 ft) · Zones 4–8 · Jun–Jul
Desert marigold Baileya multiradiata
Perennial · 0.3–0.5 m (1 ft) · Zones 7–10 · Mar–Oct
Blue false indigo Baptisia australis
Perennial · 0.9–1.2 m (3–4 ft) · Zones 3–9 · May–Jun
River birch Betula nigra
Tree · 12–18 m (39–59 ft) · Zones 4–9
Crossvine Bignonia capreolata
Vine · 9–15 m (30–49 ft) · Zones 6–9 · Apr–May
Blue grama Bouteloua gracilis
Grass · 0.3–0.6 m (1–2 ft) · Zones 3–9 · Jul–Sep
Fairy duster Calliandra eriophylla
Shrub · 0.6–1 m (2–3 ft) · Zones 8–11 · Feb–Apr
Trumpet creeper Campsis radicans
Vine · 9–12 m (30–39 ft) · Zones 4–9 · Jun–Sep
Saguaro Carnegiea gigantea
Succulent · 4.5–12 m (15–39 ft) · Zones 9–11 · May–Jun
Fountain grass Cenchrus setaceus
Grass · 0.6–1.2 m (2–4 ft) · Zones 9–11
Buttonbush Cephalanthus occidentalis
Shrub · 1.8–3.6 m (6–12 ft) · Zones 5–10 · Jun–Aug
Eastern redbud Cercis canadensis
Tree · 6–9 m (20–30 ft) · Zones 4–9 · Mar–Apr
Desert willow Chilopsis linearis
Tree · 5–8 m (16–26 ft) · Zones 7–10 · May–Sep
White fringetree Chionanthus virginicus
Tree · 4–6 m (13–20 ft) · Zones 4–9 · May
Chitalpa Chitalpa × tashkentensis
Tree · 6–9 m (20–30 ft) · Zones 6–9 · May–Sep
Jackman clematis Clematis 'Jackmanii'
Vine · 2.4–3.6 m (8–12 ft) · Zones 4–8 · Jun–Aug
Summersweet Clethra alnifolia
Shrub · 1–2.4 m (3–8 ft) · Zones 3–9 · Jul–Aug
Red twig dogwood Cornus sericea
Shrub · 1.8–2.7 m (6–9 ft) · Zones 2–7 · May–Jun
Arizona cypress Cupressus arizonica
Conifer · 9–12 m (30–39 ft) · Zones 6–9
Desert spoon Dasylirion wheeleri
Succulent · 0.9–1.5 m (3–5 ft) · Zones 7–10
Hardy ice plant Delosperma cooperi
Groundcover · 0.1–0.1 m (0 ft) · Zones 6–10 · May–Sep
Hop bush Dodonaea viscosa
Shrub · 2.4–3.6 m (8–12 ft) · Zones 8–11
Purple coneflower Echinacea purpurea
Perennial · 0.6–1.2 m (2–4 ft) · Zones 3–8 · Jun–Sep
Russian olive Elaeagnus angustifolia
Tree · 6–9 m (20–30 ft) · Zones 3–7 · May–Jun
Brittlebush Encelia farinosa
Shrub · 0.6–1 m (2–3 ft) · Zones 9–11 · Feb–Apr
Burning bush Euonymus alatus
Shrub · 2.4–4.5 m (8–15 ft) · Zones 4–8
Apache plume Fallugia paradoxa
Shrub · 0.9–1.8 m (3–6 ft) · Zones 4–9 · Apr–Jun
Border forsythia Forsythia × intermedia
Shrub · 2.4–3 m (8–10 ft) · Zones 5–8 · Mar–Apr
Ocotillo Fouquieria splendens
Succulent · 2.4–4.5 m (8–15 ft) · Zones 7–10 · Mar–May
Gardenia Gardenia jasminoides
Shrub · 1–1.8 m (3–6 ft) · Zones 8–10 · May–Jun
Rose verbena Glandularia canadensis
Perennial · 0.2–0.5 m (0–1 ft) · Zones 5–9 · Apr–Oct
Firebush Hamelia patens
Shrub · 1.5–3 m (5–10 ft) · Zones 9–11 · May–Nov
Red yucca Hesperaloe parviflora
Succulent · 0.6–0.9 m (2–3 ft) · Zones 5–10 · Apr–Oct
American alumroot Heuchera americana
Perennial · 0.3–0.5 m (1 ft) · Zones 4–9 · May–Jun
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus syriacus
Shrub · 2.4–3.6 m (8–12 ft) · Zones 5–9 · Jul–Sep
Climbing hydrangea Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris
Vine · 9–15 m (30–49 ft) · Zones 4–8 · Jun
Bigleaf hydrangea Hydrangea macrophylla
Shrub · 1–1.8 m (3–6 ft) · Zones 6–9 · Jun–Aug
Oakleaf hydrangea Hydrangea quercifolia
Shrub · 1.5–2.5 m (5–8 ft) · Zones 5–9 · May–Jul
Autumn Joy sedum Hylotelephium 'Herbstfreude'
Perennial · 0.5–0.6 m (1–2 ft) · Zones 3–9 · Aug–Oct
Inkberry Ilex glabra
Shrub · 1.5–2.4 m (5–8 ft) · Zones 4–9
Winterberry Ilex verticillata
Shrub · 1.8–3 m (6–10 ft) · Zones 3–9
Yaupon holly Ilex vomitoria
Shrub · 4–6 m (13–20 ft) · Zones 7–10
Siberian iris Iris sibirica
Perennial · 0.6–0.9 m (2–3 ft) · Zones 3–8 · May–Jun
Sea Green juniper Juniperus chinensis 'Sea Green'
Shrub · 1.2–1.8 m (4–6 ft) · Zones 4–9
Chuparosa Justicia californica
Shrub · 0.9–1.5 m (3–5 ft) · Zones 9–11 · Feb–Apr
Mountain laurel Kalmia latifolia
Shrub · 1.5–3 m (5–10 ft) · Zones 4–9 · May–Jun
Crapemyrtle Lagerstroemia indica
Tree · 4–8 m (13–26 ft) · Zones 7–10 · Jun–Sep
Common lantana Lantana camara
Shrub · 0.9–1.8 m (3–6 ft) · Zones 9–11 · Apr–Nov
Trailing lantana Lantana montevidensis
Groundcover · 0.3–0.6 m (1–2 ft) · Zones 8–11 · Mar–Nov
Creosote bush Larrea tridentata
Shrub · 1.2–2.4 m (4–8 ft) · Zones 8–11 · Mar–May
Phenomenal lavender Lavandula × intermedia 'Phenomenal'
Perennial · 0.6–0.9 m (2–3 ft) · Zones 5–9 · Jun–Jul
Texas sage Leucophyllum frutescens
Shrub · 1.5–2.4 m (5–8 ft) · Zones 8–10 · Jun–Sep
Sweetgum Liquidambar styraciflua
Tree · 18–23 m (59–75 ft) · Zones 5–9
Tulip tree Liriodendron tulipifera
Tree · 21–30 m (69–98 ft) · Zones 4–9 · May–Jun
Lilyturf Liriope muscari
Groundcover · 0.3–0.5 m (1 ft) · Zones 6–10 · Aug–Sep
Cardinal flower Lobelia cardinalis
Perennial · 0.6–1.2 m (2–4 ft) · Zones 3–9 · Jul–Sep
Coral honeysuckle Lonicera sempervirens
Vine · 3–6 m (10–20 ft) · Zones 4–9 · Apr–Sep
Southern magnolia Magnolia grandiflora
Tree · 15–24 m (49–79 ft) · Zones 7–10 · May–Jun
Blackfoot daisy Melampodium leucanthum
Perennial · 0.2–0.3 m (0–1 ft) · Zones 5–10 · Mar–Nov
Scarlet bee balm Monarda didyma
Perennial · 0.6–1.2 m (2–4 ft) · Zones 4–8 · Jul–Aug
Wild bergamot Monarda fistulosa
Perennial · 0.6–1.2 m (2–4 ft) · Zones 3–9 · Jun–Aug
Pink muhly grass Muhlenbergia capillaris
Grass · 0.6–0.9 m (2–3 ft) · Zones 6–10 · Sep–Nov
Deer grass Muhlenbergia rigens
Grass · 0.9–1.5 m (3–5 ft) · Zones 7–10
Creeping myoporum Myoporum parvifolium
Groundcover · 0.1–0.2 m (0 ft) · Zones 9–11 · Apr–Jun
Nandina Nandina domestica
Shrub · 1.2–2.4 m (4–8 ft) · Zones 6–10 · May–Jun
Walker's Low catmint Nepeta × faassenii 'Walker's Low'
Perennial · 0.6–0.9 m (2–3 ft) · Zones 3–8 · May–Sep
Oleander Nerium oleander
Shrub · 2.4–4.5 m (8–15 ft) · Zones 8–11 · Apr–Sep
Bear grass Nolina microcarpa
Succulent · 0.9–1.2 m (3–4 ft) · Zones 6–10
Black gum Nyssa sylvatica
Tree · 10–18 m (33–59 ft) · Zones 4–9
Gaura Oenothera lindheimeri
Perennial · 0.6–1.2 m (2–4 ft) · Zones 5–9 · May–Oct
Desert ironwood Olneya tesota
Tree · 5–8 m (16–26 ft) · Zones 9–11 · Apr–May
Allegheny spurge Pachysandra procumbens
Groundcover · 0.2–0.3 m (0–1 ft) · Zones 5–9 · Mar–Apr
Golden ragwort Packera aurea
Groundcover · 0.1–0.3 m (0–1 ft) · Zones 3–8 · Apr–May
Garden peony Paeonia lactiflora
Perennial · 0.6–0.9 m (2–3 ft) · Zones 3–8 · May–Jun
Blue palo verde Parkinsonia florida
Tree · 6–9 m (20–30 ft) · Zones 8–10 · Mar–Apr
Virginia creeper Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Vine · 9–15 m (30–49 ft) · Zones 3–9
Parry's penstemon Penstemon parryi
Perennial · 0.6–1.2 m (2–4 ft) · Zones 8–10 · Feb–Apr
Jeana garden phlox Phlox paniculata 'Jeana'
Perennial · 0.9–1.2 m (3–4 ft) · Zones 4–8 · Jul–Sep
Moss phlox Phlox subulata
Groundcover · 0.1–0.2 m (0 ft) · Zones 3–9 · Apr–May
Date palm Phoenix dactylifera
Palm · 12–20 m (39–66 ft) · Zones 9–11
Diabolo ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius 'Monlo'
Shrub · 1.8–2.4 m (6–8 ft) · Zones 3–7 · May–Jun
Afghan pine Pinus brutia subsp. eldarica
Conifer · 9–15 m (30–49 ft) · Zones 7–10
Pinyon pine Pinus edulis
Conifer · 5–10 m (16–33 ft) · Zones 4–8
Longleaf pine Pinus palustris
Conifer · 18–24 m (59–79 ft) · Zones 7–10
Loblolly pine Pinus taeda
Conifer · 18–27 m (59–89 ft) · Zones 6–9
Yew podocarpus Podocarpus macrophyllus
Shrub · 2.4–6 m (8–20 ft) · Zones 8–10
Christmas fern Polystichum acrostichoides
Groundcover · 0.3–0.6 m (1–2 ft) · Zones 3–9
Velvet mesquite Prosopis velutina
Tree · 6–9 m (20–30 ft) · Zones 7–10 · Apr–May
Kanzan cherry Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan'
Tree · 6–9 m (20–30 ft) · Zones 5–8 · Apr
Callery pear Pyrus calleryana
Tree · 9–12 m (30–39 ft) · Zones 5–9 · Mar–Apr
White oak Quercus alba
Tree · 18–25 m (59–82 ft) · Zones 3–9
Emory oak Quercus emoryi
Tree · 6–12 m (20–39 ft) · Zones 7–10
Pin oak Quercus palustris
Tree · 15–21 m (49–69 ft) · Zones 4–8
Willow oak Quercus phellos
Tree · 15–23 m (49–75 ft) · Zones 5–9
Indian hawthorn Rhaphiolepis indica
Shrub · 0.9–1.5 m (3–5 ft) · Zones 8–10 · Mar–Apr
Knock Out rose Rosa 'Radrazz'
Shrub · 0.9–1.2 m (3–4 ft) · Zones 5–9 · May–Oct
Black-eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta
Perennial · 0.3–0.9 m (1–3 ft) · Zones 3–9 · Jun–Sep
Mexican petunia Ruellia simplex
Perennial · 0.6–0.9 m (2–3 ft) · Zones 8–11 · May–Oct
Autumn sage Salvia greggii
Shrub · 0.6–0.9 m (2–3 ft) · Zones 7–9 · Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
Rosemary Salvia rosmarinus
Shrub · 0.6–1.5 m (2–5 ft) · Zones 8–10 · Jan–Apr
Russian sage Salvia yangii
Perennial · 0.9–1.2 m (3–4 ft) · Zones 4–9 · Jul–Sep
Little bluestem Schizachyrium scoparium
Grass · 0.6–1.2 m (2–4 ft) · Zones 3–9
Saw palmetto Serenoa repens
Shrub · 1.2–2.1 m (4–7 ft) · Zones 8–10 · Apr–Jun
Jojoba Simmondsia chinensis
Shrub · 1.2–2.4 m (4–8 ft) · Zones 9–11
Fireworks goldenrod Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks'
Perennial · 0.9–1.2 m (3–4 ft) · Zones 4–9 · Sep–Oct
Desert globemallow Sphaeralcea ambigua
Perennial · 0.6–1 m (2–3 ft) · Zones 6–10 · Feb–May
Big sacaton Sporobolus wrightii
Grass · 1.5–2.1 m (5–7 ft) · Zones 5–10
New England aster Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
Perennial · 0.9–1.5 m (3–5 ft) · Zones 3–8 · Aug–Oct
Common lilac Syringa vulgaris
Shrub · 2.4–4.5 m (8–15 ft) · Zones 3–7 · May
Bald cypress Taxodium distichum
Conifer · 15–21 m (49–69 ft) · Zones 4–10
Densiformis yew Taxus × media 'Densiformis'
Shrub · 0.9–1.2 m (3–4 ft) · Zones 4–7
Yellow bells Tecoma stans
Shrub · 1.5–3 m (5–10 ft) · Zones 9–11 · Apr–Oct
Creeping thyme Thymus serpyllum
Groundcover · 0.1–0.1 m (0 ft) · Zones 4–9 · Jun–Jul
Foamflower Tiarella cordifolia
Groundcover · 0.2–0.3 m (0–1 ft) · Zones 3–8 · Apr–May
Asiatic jasmine Trachelospermum asiaticum
Groundcover · 0.2–0.3 m (0–1 ft) · Zones 7–10
Star jasmine Trachelospermum jasminoides
Vine · 3–6 m (10–20 ft) · Zones 8–10 · Apr–Jun
Windmill palm Trachycarpus fortunei
Palm · 4–9 m (13–30 ft) · Zones 7–10
Lacebark elm Ulmus parvifolia
Tree · 12–15 m (39–49 ft) · Zones 5–9
Arizona rosewood Vauquelinia californica
Shrub · 3–6 m (10–20 ft) · Zones 8–10 · May–Jun
Weigela Weigela florida
Shrub · 1.8–3 m (6–10 ft) · Zones 4–8 · May–Jun
Chinese wisteria Wisteria sinensis
Vine · 9–15 m (30–49 ft) · Zones 5–9 · Apr–May
Soaptree yucca Yucca elata
Succulent · 1.8–4.5 m (6–15 ft) · Zones 6–10 · May–Jun
Adam's needle Yucca filamentosa
Succulent · 0.6–0.9 m (2–3 ft) · Zones 4–10 · Jun–Jul
Beaked yucca Yucca rostrata
Succulent · 1.8–3.6 m (6–12 ft) · Zones 5–10 · Apr–May
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