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Sort Common name, A–Z Scientific name, A–Z Mature height, tallest first Bloom start, January first Coldest zone, hardiest first
Adam's needle Yucca filamentosa
Succulent · 0.6–0.9 m (2–3 ft) · Zones 4–10 · Jun–Jul
Afghan pine Pinus brutia subsp. eldarica
Conifer · 9–15 m (30–49 ft) · Zones 7–10
Allegheny spurge Pachysandra procumbens
Groundcover · 0.2–0.3 m (6–12 in) · Zones 5–9 · Mar–Apr
Aloe vera Aloe vera
Succulent · 0.5–0.6 m (18–24 in) · Zones 9–11 · Jan–Mar
American alumroot Heuchera americana
Perennial · 0.3–0.5 m (12–18 in) · Zones 4–9 · May–Jun
Apache plume Fallugia paradoxa
Shrub · 0.9–1.8 m (3–6 ft) · Zones 4–9 · Apr–Jun
Arizona cypress Cupressus arizonica
Conifer · 9–12 m (30–39 ft) · Zones 6–9
Arizona rosewood Vauquelinia californica
Shrub · 3–6 m (10–20 ft) · Zones 8–10 · May–Jun
Asiatic jasmine Trachelospermum asiaticum
Groundcover · 0.2–0.3 m (6–12 in) · Zones 7–10
Astilbe Astilbe × arendsii
Perennial · 0.5–0.9 m (1–3 ft) · Zones 4–8 · Jun–Jul
Autumn Joy sedum Hylotelephium 'Herbstfreude'
Perennial · 0.5–0.6 m (18–24 in) · Zones 3–9 · Aug–Oct
Autumn sage Salvia greggii
Shrub · 0.6–0.9 m (2–3 ft) · Zones 7–9 · Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
Bald cypress Taxodium distichum
Conifer · 15–21 m (49–69 ft) · Zones 4–10
Beaked yucca Yucca rostrata
Succulent · 1.8–3.6 m (6–12 ft) · Zones 5–10 · Apr–May
Bear grass Nolina microcarpa
Succulent · 0.9–1.2 m (3–4 ft) · Zones 6–10
Big sacaton Sporobolus wrightii
Grass · 1.5–2.1 m (5–7 ft) · Zones 5–10
Bigleaf hydrangea Hydrangea macrophylla
Shrub · 1–1.8 m (3–6 ft) · Zones 6–9 · Jun–Aug
Black chokeberry Aronia melanocarpa
Shrub · 0.9–1.8 m (3–6 ft) · Zones 3–8 · May
Black gum Nyssa sylvatica
Tree · 10–18 m (33–59 ft) · Zones 4–9
Black-eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta
Perennial · 0.3–0.9 m (1–3 ft) · Zones 3–9 · Jun–Sep
Blackfoot daisy Melampodium leucanthum
Perennial · 0.2–0.3 m (6–12 in) · Zones 5–10 · Mar–Nov
Blanket flower Gaillardia pulchella
Perennial · 0.3–0.6 m (12–24 in) · Zones 5–10 · May–Oct
Blue false indigo Baptisia australis
Perennial · 0.9–1.2 m (3–4 ft) · Zones 3–9 · May–Jun
Blue flag iris Iris versicolor
Perennial · 0.6–0.9 m (2–3 ft) · Zones 3–9 · May–Jun
Blue Glow agave Agave 'Blue Glow'
Succulent · 0.3–0.5 m (12–18 in) · Zones 9–11
Blue grama Bouteloua gracilis
Grass · 0.3–0.6 m (12–24 in) · Zones 3–9 · Jul–Sep
Blue mistflower Conoclinium coelestinum
Perennial · 0.5–0.9 m (1–3 ft) · Zones 5–10 · Aug–Oct
Blue palo verde Parkinsonia florida
Tree · 6–9 m (20–30 ft) · Zones 8–10 · Mar–Apr
Border forsythia Forsythia × intermedia
Shrub · 2.4–3 m (8–10 ft) · Zones 5–8 · Mar–Apr
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
Butterfly weed Asclepias tuberosa
Perennial · 0.5–0.8 m (18–30 in) · Zones 3–9 · Jun–Aug
Buttonbush Cephalanthus occidentalis
Shrub · 1.8–3.6 m (6–12 ft) · Zones 5–10 · Jun–Aug
California fuchsia Epilobium canum
Perennial · 0.3–0.6 m (12–24 in) · Zones 7–10 · Aug–Oct
Callery pear Pyrus calleryana
Tree · 9–12 m (30–39 ft) · Zones 5–9 · Mar–Apr
Cardinal flower Lobelia cardinalis
Perennial · 0.6–1.2 m (2–4 ft) · Zones 3–9 · Jul–Sep
Century plant Agave americana
Succulent · 1.2–1.8 m (4–6 ft) · Zones 8–11
Chinese wisteria Wisteria sinensis
Vine · 9–15 m (30–49 ft) · Zones 5–9 · Apr–May
Chitalpa Chitalpa × tashkentensis
Tree · 6–9 m (20–30 ft) · Zones 6–9 · May–Sep
Christmas fern Polystichum acrostichoides
Groundcover · 0.3–0.6 m (12–24 in) · Zones 3–9
Chuparosa Justicia californica
Shrub · 0.9–1.5 m (3–5 ft) · Zones 9–11 · Feb–Apr
Climbing hydrangea Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris
Vine · 9–15 m (30–49 ft) · Zones 4–8 · Jun
Common lantana Lantana camara
Shrub · 0.9–1.8 m (3–6 ft) · Zones 9–11 · Apr–Nov
Common lilac Syringa vulgaris
Shrub · 2.4–4.5 m (8–15 ft) · Zones 3–7 · May
Common yarrow Achillea millefolium
Perennial · 0.5–0.9 m (1–3 ft) · Zones 3–9 · Jun–Sep
Coral honeysuckle Lonicera sempervirens
Vine · 3–6 m (10–20 ft) · Zones 4–9 · Apr–Sep
Crapemyrtle Lagerstroemia indica
Tree · 4–8 m (13–26 ft) · Zones 7–10 · Jun–Sep
Creeping myoporum Myoporum parvifolium
Groundcover · 0.1–0.2 m (3–6 in) · Zones 9–11 · Apr–Jun
Creeping thyme Thymus serpyllum
Groundcover · 0.1–0.1 m (2–4 in) · Zones 4–9 · Jun–Jul
Creosote bush Larrea tridentata
Shrub · 1.2–2.4 m (4–8 ft) · Zones 8–11 · Mar–May
Crossvine Bignonia capreolata
Vine · 9–15 m (30–49 ft) · Zones 6–9 · Apr–May
Date palm Phoenix dactylifera
Palm · 12–20 m (39–66 ft) · Zones 9–11
Deer grass Muhlenbergia rigens
Grass · 0.9–1.5 m (3–5 ft) · Zones 7–10
Densiformis yew Taxus × media 'Densiformis'
Shrub · 0.9–1.2 m (3–4 ft) · Zones 4–7
Desert globemallow Sphaeralcea ambigua
Perennial · 0.6–1 m (2–3 ft) · Zones 6–10 · Feb–May
Desert ironwood Olneya tesota
Tree · 5–8 m (16–26 ft) · Zones 9–11 · Apr–May
Desert marigold Baileya multiradiata
Perennial · 0.3–0.5 m (12–18 in) · Zones 7–10 · Mar–Oct
Desert milkweed Asclepias subulata
Perennial · 0.9–1.5 m (3–5 ft) · Zones 9–11 · Mar–Oct
Desert spoon Dasylirion wheeleri
Succulent · 0.9–1.5 m (3–5 ft) · Zones 7–10
Desert willow Chilopsis linearis
Tree · 5–8 m (16–26 ft) · Zones 7–10 · May–Sep
Diabolo ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius 'Monlo'
Shrub · 1.8–2.4 m (6–8 ft) · Zones 3–7 · May–Jun
Eastern redbud Cercis canadensis
Tree · 6–9 m (20–30 ft) · Zones 4–9 · Mar–Apr
Emory oak Quercus emoryi
Tree · 6–12 m (20–39 ft) · Zones 7–10
Fairy duster Calliandra eriophylla
Shrub · 0.6–1 m (2–3 ft) · Zones 8–11 · Feb–Apr
Firebush Hamelia patens
Shrub · 1.5–3 m (5–10 ft) · Zones 9–11 · May–Nov
Fireworks goldenrod Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks'
Perennial · 0.9–1.2 m (3–4 ft) · Zones 4–9 · Sep–Oct
Foamflower Tiarella cordifolia
Groundcover · 0.2–0.3 m (6–12 in) · Zones 3–8 · Apr–May
Fountain grass Cenchrus setaceus
Grass · 0.6–1.2 m (2–4 ft) · Zones 9–11
Garden peony Paeonia lactiflora
Perennial · 0.6–0.9 m (2–3 ft) · Zones 3–8 · May–Jun
Gardenia Gardenia jasminoides
Shrub · 1–1.8 m (3–6 ft) · Zones 8–10 · May–Jun
Gaura Oenothera lindheimeri
Perennial · 0.6–1.2 m (2–4 ft) · Zones 5–9 · May–Oct
Glossy abelia Abelia × grandiflora
Shrub · 1.2–1.8 m (4–6 ft) · Zones 6–9 · Jun–Oct
Golden ragwort Packera aurea
Groundcover · 0.1–0.3 m (4–12 in) · Zones 3–8 · Apr–May
Green-and-gold Chrysogonum virginianum
Groundcover · 0.1–0.3 m (4–10 in) · Zones 5–9 · Mar–Jun
Hardy ice plant Delosperma cooperi
Groundcover · 0.1–0.1 m (2–4 in) · Zones 6–10 · May–Sep
Hop bush Dodonaea viscosa
Shrub · 2.4–3.6 m (8–12 ft) · Zones 8–11
Indian hawthorn Rhaphiolepis indica
Shrub · 0.9–1.5 m (3–5 ft) · Zones 8–10 · Mar–Apr
Inkberry Ilex glabra
Shrub · 1.5–2.4 m (5–8 ft) · Zones 4–9
Jackman clematis Clematis 'Jackmanii'
Vine · 2.4–3.6 m (8–12 ft) · Zones 4–8 · Jun–Aug
Jeana garden phlox Phlox paniculata 'Jeana'
Perennial · 0.9–1.2 m (3–4 ft) · Zones 4–8 · Jul–Sep
Jojoba Simmondsia chinensis
Shrub · 1.2–2.4 m (4–8 ft) · Zones 9–11
Kanzan cherry Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan'
Tree · 6–9 m (20–30 ft) · Zones 5–8 · Apr
Knock Out rose Rosa 'Radrazz'
Shrub · 0.9–1.2 m (3–4 ft) · Zones 5–9 · May–Oct
Lacebark elm Ulmus parvifolia
Tree · 12–15 m (39–49 ft) · Zones 5–9
Lanceleaf coreopsis Coreopsis lanceolata
Perennial · 0.3–0.6 m (12–24 in) · Zones 4–9 · May–Jul
Lilyturf Liriope muscari
Groundcover · 0.3–0.5 m (10–18 in) · Zones 6–10 · Aug–Sep
Little bluestem Schizachyrium scoparium
Grass · 0.6–1.2 m (2–4 ft) · Zones 3–9
Loblolly pine Pinus taeda
Conifer · 18–27 m (59–89 ft) · Zones 6–9
Longleaf pine Pinus palustris
Conifer · 18–24 m (59–79 ft) · Zones 7–10
Mexican petunia Ruellia simplex
Perennial · 0.6–0.9 m (2–3 ft) · Zones 8–11 · May–Oct
Moss phlox Phlox subulata
Groundcover · 0.1–0.2 m (4–6 in) · Zones 3–9 · Apr–May
Mountain laurel Kalmia latifolia
Shrub · 1.5–3 m (5–10 ft) · Zones 4–9 · May–Jun
Nandina Nandina domestica
Shrub · 1.2–2.4 m (4–8 ft) · Zones 6–10 · May–Jun
New England aster Symphyotrichum novae-angliae
Perennial · 0.9–1.5 m (3–5 ft) · Zones 3–8 · Aug–Oct
Norway maple Acer platanoides
Tree · 12–15 m (39–49 ft) · Zones 4–7 · Apr
Oakleaf hydrangea Hydrangea quercifolia
Shrub · 1.5–2.5 m (5–8 ft) · Zones 5–9 · May–Jul
Ocotillo Fouquieria splendens
Succulent · 2.4–4.5 m (8–15 ft) · Zones 7–10 · Mar–May
Oleander Nerium oleander
Shrub · 2.4–4.5 m (8–15 ft) · Zones 8–11 · Apr–Sep
Pagoda dogwood Cornus alternifolia
Tree · 4.5–7.5 m (15–25 ft) · Zones 3–7 · May–Jun
Parry's agave Agave parryi
Succulent · 0.5–0.6 m (18–24 in) · Zones 6–10
Parry's penstemon Penstemon parryi
Perennial · 0.6–1.2 m (2–4 ft) · Zones 8–10 · Feb–Apr
Phenomenal lavender Lavandula × intermedia 'Phenomenal'
Perennial · 0.6–0.9 m (2–3 ft) · Zones 5–9 · Jun–Jul
Pin oak Quercus palustris
Tree · 15–21 m (49–69 ft) · Zones 4–8
Pink muhly grass Muhlenbergia capillaris
Grass · 0.6–0.9 m (2–3 ft) · Zones 6–10 · Sep–Nov
Pinyon pine Pinus edulis
Conifer · 5–10 m (16–33 ft) · Zones 4–8
Purple coneflower Echinacea purpurea
Perennial · 0.6–1.2 m (2–4 ft) · Zones 3–8 · Jun–Sep
Red buckeye Aesculus pavia
Shrub · 3–6 m (10–20 ft) · Zones 4–9 · Mar–May
Red maple Acer rubrum
Tree · 12–18 m (39–59 ft) · Zones 3–9 · Feb–Apr
Red twig dogwood Cornus sericea
Shrub · 1.8–2.7 m (6–9 ft) · Zones 2–7 · May–Jun
Red yucca Hesperaloe parviflora
Succulent · 0.6–0.9 m (2–3 ft) · Zones 5–10 · Apr–Oct
River birch Betula nigra
Tree · 12–18 m (39–59 ft) · Zones 4–9
Rose of Sharon Hibiscus syriacus
Shrub · 2.4–3.6 m (8–12 ft) · Zones 5–9 · Jul–Sep
Rose verbena Glandularia canadensis
Perennial · 0.2–0.5 m (6–18 in) · Zones 5–9 · Apr–Oct
Rosemary Salvia rosmarinus
Shrub · 0.6–1.5 m (2–5 ft) · Zones 8–10 · Jan–Apr
Rozanne cranesbill Geranium 'Gerwat'
Perennial · 0.3–0.6 m (12–24 in) · Zones 5–8 · Jun–Oct
Russian olive Elaeagnus angustifolia
Tree · 6–9 m (20–30 ft) · Zones 3–7 · May–Jun
Russian sage Salvia yangii
Perennial · 0.9–1.2 m (3–4 ft) · Zones 4–9 · Jul–Sep
Saguaro Carnegiea gigantea
Succulent · 4.5–12 m (15–39 ft) · Zones 9–11 · May–Jun
Saw palmetto Serenoa repens
Shrub · 1.2–2.1 m (4–7 ft) · Zones 8–10 · Apr–Jun
Scarlet bee balm Monarda didyma
Perennial · 0.6–1.2 m (2–4 ft) · Zones 4–8 · Jul–Aug
Scarlet sage Salvia coccinea
Perennial · 0.3–0.9 m (1–3 ft) · Zones 8–10 · May–Nov
Sea Green juniper Juniperus chinensis 'Sea Green'
Shrub · 1.2–1.8 m (4–6 ft) · Zones 4–9
Seaside goldenrod Solidago sempervirens
Perennial · 0.9–1.5 m (3–5 ft) · Zones 4–9 · Sep–Nov
Showy goldenrod Solidago speciosa
Perennial · 0.6–1.2 m (2–4 ft) · Zones 3–8 · Aug–Oct
Siberian iris Iris sibirica
Perennial · 0.6–0.9 m (2–3 ft) · Zones 3–8 · May–Jun
Soaptree yucca Yucca elata
Succulent · 1.8–4.5 m (6–15 ft) · Zones 6–10 · May–Jun
Soft rush Juncus effusus
Grass · 0.6–1.2 m (2–4 ft) · Zones 4–9
Southern magnolia Magnolia grandiflora
Tree · 15–24 m (49–79 ft) · Zones 7–10 · May–Jun
Star jasmine Trachelospermum jasminoides
Vine · 3–6 m (10–20 ft) · Zones 8–10 · Apr–Jun
Stella de Oro daylily Hemerocallis 'Stella de Oro'
Perennial · 0.3–0.5 m (12–18 in) · Zones 3–9 · Jun–Sep
Stokes' aster Stokesia laevis
Perennial · 0.3–0.6 m (12–24 in) · Zones 5–9 · May–Aug
Sugar bush Rhus ovata
Shrub · 2.4–3.6 m (8–12 ft) · Zones 8–10 · Mar–May
Sugar maple Acer saccharum
Tree · 15–22 m (49–72 ft) · Zones 3–8
Summersweet Clethra alnifolia
Shrub · 1–2.4 m (3–8 ft) · Zones 3–9 · Jul–Aug
Sunset hyssop Agastache rupestris
Perennial · 0.5–0.8 m (18–30 in) · Zones 5–9 · Jul–Sep
Swamp milkweed Asclepias incarnata
Perennial · 0.9–1.5 m (3–5 ft) · Zones 3–8 · Jul–Aug
Swamp rose mallow Hibiscus moscheutos
Perennial · 1.2–2.1 m (4–7 ft) · Zones 4–9 · Jul–Sep
Sweetgum Liquidambar styraciflua
Tree · 18–23 m (59–75 ft) · Zones 5–9
Texas sage Leucophyllum frutescens
Shrub · 1.5–2.4 m (5–8 ft) · Zones 8–10 · Jun–Sep
Trailing lantana Lantana montevidensis
Groundcover · 0.3–0.6 m (12–24 in) · Zones 8–11 · Mar–Nov
Trumpet creeper Campsis radicans
Vine · 9–12 m (30–39 ft) · Zones 4–9 · Jun–Sep
Tulip tree Liriodendron tulipifera
Tree · 21–30 m (69–98 ft) · Zones 4–9 · May–Jun
Velvet mesquite Prosopis velutina
Tree · 6–9 m (20–30 ft) · Zones 7–10 · Apr–May
Virginia creeper Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Vine · 9–15 m (30–49 ft) · Zones 3–9
Walker's Low catmint Nepeta × faassenii 'Walker's Low'
Perennial · 0.6–0.9 m (2–3 ft) · Zones 3–8 · May–Sep
Weigela Weigela florida
Shrub · 1.8–3 m (6–10 ft) · Zones 4–8 · May–Jun
White fir Abies concolor
Conifer · 9–15 m (30–49 ft) · Zones 3–7
White fringetree Chionanthus virginicus
Tree · 4–6 m (13–20 ft) · Zones 4–9 · May
White oak Quercus alba
Tree · 18–25 m (59–82 ft) · Zones 3–9
White turtlehead Chelone glabra
Perennial · 0.6–0.9 m (2–3 ft) · Zones 3–8 · Aug–Oct
Wild bergamot Monarda fistulosa
Perennial · 0.6–1.2 m (2–4 ft) · Zones 3–9 · Jun–Aug
Willow oak Quercus phellos
Tree · 15–23 m (49–75 ft) · Zones 5–9
Windmill palm Trachycarpus fortunei
Palm · 4–9 m (13–30 ft) · Zones 7–10
Winterberry Ilex verticillata
Shrub · 1.8–3 m (6–10 ft) · Zones 3–9
Woodland phlox Phlox divaricata
Perennial · 0.3–0.4 m (10–16 in) · Zones 3–8 · Apr–May
Yaupon holly Ilex vomitoria
Shrub · 4–6 m (13–20 ft) · Zones 7–10
Yellow bells Tecoma stans
Shrub · 1.5–3 m (5–10 ft) · Zones 9–11 · Apr–Oct
Yew podocarpus Podocarpus macrophyllus
Shrub · 2.4–6 m (8–20 ft) · Zones 8–10
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