Hardy native North American plants are important elements in New England gardens. They add depth and character to any garden and not only provide lovely blooms, but also attractive berries, showy fall color, and food for the birds.

Do not despair if your garden is affected by dry soil conditions. There are plenty of beautiful native plants for difficult sites like yours.

Here is a list of native North American plants that cope better than most with dry conditions. Remember to provide them with plenty of water after planting them in order to get them well established.