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Best Plants for Albuquerque, New Mexico

📍 Albuquerque, NM 🌡️ USDA Zone 7a 🌱 348+ compatible plants

Gardening in Albuquerque

Albuquerque falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a, which means your plants need to survive winters with minimum temperatures in the 0°F to 10°F range. The 348+ plants below are proven performers for your zone — including deer-resistant varieties, pet-friendly options, and pollinator-attracting species.

Top Plant Picks for Albuquerque

Coreopsis
Coreopsis
Coreopsis grandiflora
Bright yellow, daisy-like blooms light up gardens from early summer to fall with a cheerful, long-lasting display. Thrives in USDA zones 4-9, offering low maintenance and attracting pollinators with ease.
Zone 4–9🦌 Deer-Resistant🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
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Crocosmia Emily McKenzie
Crocosmia Emily McKenzie
Crocosmia Emily McKenzie
Vibrant scarlet blooms light up summer gardens with a fiery splash from Crocosmia Emily McKenzie. This deer-resistant perennial thrives in USDA zones 5-9 and attracts hummingbirds and pollinators.
Zone 6–9🦌 Deer-Resistant🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
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Lungwort
Lungwort
Pulmonaria officinalis
Delightful spotted leaves and clusters of pink to blue spring blooms add early color to shady spots. This deer-resistant, low-maintenance perennial thrives in USDA zones 3-8.
Zone 3–8🦌 Deer-Resistant🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
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Quick Fire Fab Panicle Hydrangea
Quick Fire Fab Panicle Hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculata 'Quick Fire Fab'
Showcasing stunning pink-to-white blooms from June to September, this hydrangea adds vibrant summer color to any garden. Low-maintenance and deer resistant, it thrives in zones 4-9 and attracts valuable pollinators.
Zone 4–9🐝 Pollinator
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Gardenia
Gardenia
Gardenia jasminoides
Fragrant white to cream blooms light up summer through early fall, filling gardens with sweet, heady aroma. This low-maintenance evergreen shrub thrives in part sun, attracts pollinators, and grows well in USDA zones 7-9.
Zone 7–9🐝 Pollinator
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Elberta Peach Tree
Elberta Peach Tree
Prunus persica 'Elberta'
Showy pink and white blooms appear in spring, creating a stunning display from April to May. This medium-maintenance tree thrives in zones 4-9 and attracts pollinators while producing delicious fruit.
Zone 4–9🐝 Pollinator
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Tulip Poplar
Tulip Poplar
Liriodendron tulipifera
Showcasing stunning tulip-shaped yellow-green blooms in late spring, this tree adds vibrant seasonal interest to any landscape. Thriving in USDA zones 4-9, it’s fast-growing and deer resistant, making it a low-maintenance shade provider.
Zone 4–9🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
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Scentsation Honeysuckle
Scentsation Honeysuckle
Lonicera periclymenum 'Scentsation'
Fragrant pink and white blooms from June to September fill the air with sweetness, adding vibrant charm to any garden space. This low-maintenance vine attracts pollinators, thrives in zones 4-9, and is both dog- and cat-friendly.
Zone 4–9🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
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Spicebush
Spicebush
Lindera benzoin
Fragrant yellow blooms herald early spring, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds with their vibrant charm. This shade-tolerant shrub thrives in USDA zones 4-9 and is deer resistant.
Zone 4–9🦌 Deer-Resistant🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
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Ironweed
Ironweed
Vernonia noveboracensis
Vibrant purple blooms light up late summer gardens with striking color and texture. This deer-resistant perennial thrives in USDA zones 4-9 and attracts pollinators with ease.
Zone 5–9🦌 Deer-Resistant🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
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Rudbeckia Goldsturm
Rudbeckia Goldsturm
Rudbeckia fulgida Goldsturm
Bright golden-yellow blooms light up late summer gardens with cheerful, daisy-like flowers. This low-maintenance, deer-resistant perennial thrives in USDA zones 3-9 and attracts pollinators.
Zone 3–9🦌 Deer-Resistant🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
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Globe Thistle
Globe Thistle
Echinops ritro
Striking globe-shaped blue blooms dazzle from mid to late summer, adding vibrant texture to any garden. This drought-tolerant, deer-resistant perennial thrives in USDA zones 3-9 and attracts pollinators with ease.
Zone 3–9🦌 Deer-Resistant🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
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† "Pet-friendly" means not listed as toxic by ASPCA for dogs and/or cats. Always supervise pets around plants. ASPCA Animal Poison Control: (888) 426-4435.