Best Perennials for Gardeners in New England
Regional Gardening, Best Perennials, New England Gardening
Perennial flowers are fabulous additions to New England gardens. As opposed to Annuals which live only 1 season, perennials come back year after year, some for more than 10 or 15 years - and even a hundred years like peonies! When carefully selected, wave after wave of colorful blooms will be enjoyed in your Northeast garden from spring to fall. Reliable plants, they come back stronger and bigger when winter turns to spring, ready to start another spectacular show.
Selecting the right perennial can be daunting for New England gardeners. If you are looking for beautiful, low-maintenance and hardy plants that thrive in the New England region, you may want to review the guides below. They will assist you in finding the top performing perennials that are perfectly suited to your garden.
- Best Perennials for Full Sun Gardens in New England
- Best Perennials for Partial Shade Gardens in New England
- Best Perennials for Full Shade Gardens in New England
- Best Perennials for Late Summer and Fall in New England
- Best Perennials for Moist and Wet Soils in New England
Garden Examples
Guide Information
| Hardiness |
3 - 7
|
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 3
|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden |
Photo Credit: GAP Photos/Christa Brand - Weihenstephan Gardens
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Guide Information
| Hardiness |
3 - 7
|
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 3
|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit |
| Landscaping Ideas | Beds and Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden |
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