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Find the perfect plants for your garden based on your location, lighting conditions, and preferences.

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Use the filters below to find plants that will thrive in your specific garden conditions.

Lavender
Lavender
Lavandula

Fragrant perennial with purple flowers, perfect for sunny, dry locations. Attracts pollinators and has culinary uses.

Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Full Sun
Low Water
Low Maintenance
herb
perennial
drought-tolerant
+1
Hosta
Hosta
Hosta spp.

Shade-loving perennial with attractive foliage in various colors and patterns. Perfect for woodland gardens.

Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Shade
Medium Water
Low Maintenance
perennial
shade
foliage
Tomato
Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum

Popular vegetable crop with varieties for different climates and uses. Requires support and regular feeding.

Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Full Sun
Medium Water
Medium Maintenance
vegetable
annual
edible
Rosemary
Rosemary
Salvia rosmarinus

Aromatic evergreen herb with needle-like leaves. Drought-tolerant and perfect for Mediterranean gardens.

Zones 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Full Sun
Low Water
Low Maintenance
herb
evergreen
drought-tolerant
Hydrangea
Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla

Showy flowering shrub with large blooms that change color based on soil pH. Perfect for partial shade.

Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Partial Sun
Medium Water
Medium Maintenance
shrub
flowering
ornamental
Kale
Kale
Brassica oleracea

Nutritious leafy vegetable that thrives in cool weather. Available in various colors and textures.

Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Full Sun
Medium Water
Low Maintenance
vegetable
annual
edible
+1
Succulents
Succulents
Various

Water-storing plants in diverse shapes and colors. Perfect for dry gardens, containers, and indoor spaces.

Zones 9, 10, 11
Full Sun
Low Water
Low Maintenance
succulent
drought-tolerant
container
Blueberry
Blueberry
Vaccinium corymbosum

Productive shrub with delicious berries and attractive fall foliage. Requires acidic soil to thrive.

Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Full Sun
Medium Water
Medium Maintenance
shrub
fruit
edible
+1
Fern
Fern
Various

Elegant shade-loving plants with feathery fronds. Perfect for woodland gardens and shady corners.

Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Shade
Medium Water
Low Maintenance
perennial
shade
foliage
Basil
Basil
Ocimum basilicum

Aromatic annual herb essential for culinary gardens. Many varieties with different flavors available.

Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Full Sun
Medium Water
Low Maintenance
herb
annual
edible
Zinnia
Zinnia
Zinnia elegans

Easy-to-grow annual with bright, long-lasting flowers. Excellent for cutting gardens and attracting butterflies.

Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Full Sun
Medium Water
Low Maintenance
annual
flowering
pollinator-friendly
Carrot
Carrot
Daucus carota

Root vegetable with feathery foliage. Comes in various colors beyond orange, including purple and white.

Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Full Sun
Medium Water
Low Maintenance
vegetable
annual
edible
+1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Cucumis sativus

Vining vegetable with crisp, refreshing fruits. Can be grown on trellises to save space.

Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Full Sun
High Water
Medium Maintenance
vegetable
annual
edible
+1
Bell Pepper
Bell Pepper
Capsicum annuum

Sweet, crunchy peppers that mature from green to red, yellow, or orange. Compact plants ideal for containers.

Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Full Sun
Medium Water
Medium Maintenance
vegetable
annual
edible
+1
Strawberry
Strawberry
Fragaria × ananassa

Sweet, juicy berries on low-growing plants. Available in June-bearing, everbearing, and day-neutral varieties.

Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Full Sun
Medium Water
Medium Maintenance
fruit
perennial
edible
+1
Mint
Mint
Mentha spp.

Aromatic herb with spreading habit. Best grown in containers to prevent invasive spreading.

Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Partial Sun
Medium Water
Low Maintenance
herb
perennial
edible
+1
Cilantro
Cilantro
Coriandrum sativum

Versatile herb used in many cuisines. Quick to bolt in hot weather, so succession planting is recommended.

Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Partial Sun
Medium Water
Low Maintenance
herb
annual
edible
+1
Sunflower
Sunflower
Helianthus annuus

Iconic tall flowers with edible seeds. Available in various heights from dwarf to giant varieties.

Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Full Sun
Medium Water
Low Maintenance
annual
flowering
edible
+1
Echinacea
Echinacea
Echinacea purpurea

Native coneflower with medicinal properties. Drought-tolerant once established and attracts pollinators.

Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Full Sun
Low Water
Low Maintenance
perennial
flowering
native
+2
Lettuce
Lettuce
Lactuca sativa

Cool-season leafy green with many varieties. Ideal for succession planting and cut-and-come-again harvesting.

Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Partial Sun
Medium Water
Low Maintenance
vegetable
annual
edible
+2
Zucchini
Zucchini
Cucurbita pepo

Productive summer squash that yields abundantly. Compact bush varieties available for small spaces.

Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Full Sun
Medium Water
Medium Maintenance
vegetable
annual
edible
Thyme
Thyme
Thymus vulgaris

Low-growing aromatic herb with tiny leaves. Excellent for rock gardens and between stepping stones.

Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Full Sun
Low Water
Low Maintenance
herb
perennial
edible
+2
Daylily
Daylily
Hemerocallis

Reliable perennial with trumpet-shaped flowers. Each bloom lasts one day, but plants produce many buds.

Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Full Sun
Medium Water
Low Maintenance
perennial
flowering
edible
+1
Raspberry
Raspberry
Rubus idaeus

Productive cane fruit available in summer-bearing and everbearing varieties. Requires annual pruning.

Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Full Sun
Medium Water
Medium Maintenance
fruit
perennial
edible
Arugula
Arugula
Eruca vesicaria

Peppery leafy green that grows quickly. Perfect for salad mixes and succession planting.

Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Partial Sun
Medium Water
Low Maintenance
vegetable
annual
edible
+2
Peony
Peony
Paeonia lactiflora

Long-lived perennial with large, fragrant blooms. Can live for decades with minimal care.

Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Full Sun
Medium Water
Low Maintenance
perennial
flowering
fragrant
+1
Oregano
Oregano
Origanum vulgare

Aromatic herb with small purple or white flowers. Drought-tolerant and attracts beneficial insects.

Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Full Sun
Low Water
Low Maintenance
herb
perennial
edible
+2
Radish
Radish
Raphanus sativus

Quick-growing root vegetable ready to harvest in as little as 3-4 weeks. Perfect for beginners.

Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Full Sun
Medium Water
Low Maintenance
vegetable
annual
edible
+2
Bee Balm
Bee Balm
Monarda didyma

Aromatic native perennial with showy flowers that attract pollinators. Has medicinal and culinary uses.

Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Full Sun
Medium Water
Medium Maintenance
perennial
flowering
native
+3
Spinach
Spinach
Spinacia oleracea

Nutritious leafy green that prefers cool weather. Plant in early spring or fall for best results.

Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Partial Sun
Medium Water
Low Maintenance
vegetable
annual
edible
+2
Cosmos
Cosmos
Cosmos bipinnatus

Airy annual with daisy-like flowers. Self-seeds readily and attracts beneficial insects.

Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Full Sun
Low Water
Low Maintenance
annual
flowering
pollinator-friendly
+2
Chives
Chives
Allium schoenoprasum

Mild onion-flavored perennial herb with edible purple flowers. Excellent for container gardens.

Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Full Sun
Medium Water
Low Maintenance
herb
perennial
edible
+2
Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Cucurbita pepo

Sprawling vine that produces iconic orange fruits. Requires ample space but rewarding to grow.

Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Full Sun
Medium Water
Medium Maintenance
vegetable
annual
edible
+1
Astilbe
Astilbe
Astilbe spp.

Elegant shade perennial with feathery plumes. Adds texture and color to woodland gardens.

Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Shade
High Water
Low Maintenance
perennial
flowering
shade
+1
Garlic
Garlic
Allium sativum

Pungent bulb planted in fall and harvested in summer. Has culinary and medicinal properties.

Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Full Sun
Medium Water
Low Maintenance
vegetable
perennial grown as annual
edible
+1
Bleeding Heart
Bleeding Heart
Dicentra spectabilis

Elegant shade perennial with distinctive heart-shaped flowers. Goes dormant in summer heat.

Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Shade
Medium Water
Low Maintenance
perennial
flowering
shade
Sweet Potato
Sweet Potato
Ipomoea batatas

Tropical vine grown for its nutritious tubers. Ornamental varieties have attractive purple or chartreuse foliage.

Zones 9, 10, 11
Full Sun
Medium Water
Low Maintenance
vegetable
annual
edible
+2
Foxglove
Foxglove
Digitalis purpurea

Tall biennial with tubular flowers. Self-seeds readily and adds vertical interest to gardens.

Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Partial Sun
Medium Water
Low Maintenance
biennial
flowering
shade
+1
Parsley
Parsley
Petroselinum crispum

Versatile biennial herb grown as an annual. Available in flat-leaf and curly varieties.

Zones 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Partial Sun
Medium Water
Low Maintenance
herb
biennial grown as annual
edible
+1

Garden Plant Care Tips

Understanding Sunlight Requirements

Pay attention to how sunlight moves through your garden throughout the day. Most edible plants need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight, while shade-loving plants can thrive in areas with filtered light.

Watering Wisely

Water deeply and less frequently to encourage strong root growth. Consider installing a drip irrigation system for efficient watering, especially in drought-prone areas.

Hardiness Zones Matter

Choose plants suited to your climate zone for best results. Plants grown in their preferred zones require less maintenance and have better resistance to local pests and diseases.