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Great North American Plants for Dry Soils in New England

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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.

Guide Information

Hardiness 3 - 7
Heat Zones 1 - 3
Exposure Full Sun
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Native Plants Northeast
Tolerance Dry Soil

Great North American Plants for Dry Soils in New England

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (Bearberry)
Aronia melanocarpa (Black Chokeberry)
Comptonia peregrina (Sweet Fern)
Hypericum prolificum (Shrubby St. John’s Wort)
Juniperus communis (Common Juniper)
Juniperus horizontalis (Creeping Juniper)
Juniperus virginiana (Eastern Red Cedar)
Ostrya virginiana (American Hop Hornbeam)
Physocarpus opulifolius (Common Ninebark)
Pinus banksiana (Jack Pine)
Pinus rigida (Pitch Pine)
Rhus aromatica (Fragrant Sumac)
Rhus copallinum (Winged Sumac)
Rhus typhina (Staghorn Sumac)
Viburnum dentatum (Arrowwood Viburnum)

Selecting the right shrub 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 shrubs that are perfectly suited to your garden.​

Award-Winning Shrubs for Gardeners in New England
Great Shrubs for Shady Gardens in New England
Great Shrubs for Sunny Slopes in New England Gardens
Great Shrubs with Berries for Winter Interest for New England
Great Shrubs with Brilliant Fall Color for New England Gardens
Overlooked Flowering Shrubs for New England Gardens

Garden Examples

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A Cheerful Border Idea with Monarda, Agastache and Echinacea
A Prairie Style Garden Idea with Echinacea, Veronicastrum and Sedum
A Charming Plant Combination for Shady Gardens: Hydrangea, Japanese Maple and Boxwood
An Eye-Catching Spring Border with Irises, Foxgloves and Poppies
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Guides with
New England Northeast
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
Exposure Full Sun
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Native Plants Northeast
Tolerance Dry Soil
Explore Great Plant Combination Ideas
New England
Guides with
New England Northeast

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