Native Plants For New England Gardens. The New England region is home to six species of native mints including bee balms Monarda spp and hyssops Agastache spp which are happily better-behaved than the standard sprawling variety. Thalictrum polygamum tall meadow rue is a white-flowering species that blooms from July to September.
The presentation is aimed at gardeners who want concise practical information. In a garden visitors often describe as magical youll find beauty that changes with the seasons a variety of habitats and a plant collection that showcases New England native plants with complementary specimens from across the country. Continue to 9 of 15 below.
Bulbs such as Dutch crocus Crocus vernus may provide important food sources in early spring when little else is in bloom for the earliest-emerging insects.
Native Plants for New England Gardens culls the expertise of the New England Wild Flower Society to help anyone create lovely hardy gardens that will tolerate drought resist disease and encourage biodiversity. Ctrl-click Mac users -click to select multiple types to include in the search. Meanwhile our staff can still take your orders for gift cards to our Garden Shops and you can still give or renew memberships. White fir Abies concolor while native to Colorado is one of the best firs for eastern gardens and Fringetree Chionanthus virginicus found from New Jersey south is an exceptional ornamental plant for much of New England.
