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Best Plants for Arlington, Texas

📍 Arlington, TX 🌡️ USDA Zone 8a 🌱 337+ compatible plants

Gardening in Arlington

Arlington falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a, which means your plants need to survive winters with minimum temperatures in the 10°F to 20°F range. The 337+ plants below are proven performers for your zone — including deer-resistant varieties, pet-friendly options, and pollinator-attracting species.

Top Plant Picks for Arlington

Matteuccia Ostrich Fern
Matteuccia Ostrich Fern
Matteuccia struthiopteris
Lush, feathery fronds of Matteuccia Ostrich Fern add vibrant green texture to shady garden spots from spring through summer. This low-maintenance perennial thrives in USDA zones 4-9, attracting pollinators while being safe for pets.
Zone 4–9🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
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Coleus
Coleus
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Vibrant, multicolored foliage brightens summer gardens with shades of red, green, and purple that last through USDA zones 10-11. This low-maintenance, shade-tolerant plant adds striking color without attracting deer.
Zone 2–11🦌 Deer-Resistant
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Serviceberry
Serviceberry
Amelanchier canadensis
Delicate white spring blooms and vibrant fall foliage make this shrub a seasonal standout. Thrives in USDA zones 4-9, it's low maintenance and attracts pollinators year-round.
Zone 4–8🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
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Armeria Sea Thrift
Armeria Sea Thrift
Armeria maritima
Delight in vibrant pink blooms that carpet gardens from spring to early summer, adding cheerful color to any landscape. This low-maintenance, drought-tolerant perennial thrives in USDA zones 3-9 and attracts beneficial pollinators.
Zone 4–8🦌 Deer-Resistant🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
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Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum x morifolium
Vibrant blooms in shades of yellow, pink, and white brighten late summer to fall gardens with lasting color. Deer resistant and thriving in USDA zones 5-9, this low-maintenance beauty attracts pollinators.
Zone 5–9🐝 Pollinator
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Yarrow
Yarrow
Achillea millefolium
Clusters of vibrant yellow, white, pink, or red blooms brighten your garden from June to September with long-lasting color. This deer-resistant native attracts pollinators and thrives in full sun across USDA zones 3-9.
Zone 3–9🦌 Deer-Resistant🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
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Torenia Wishbone Flower
Torenia Wishbone Flower
Torenia fournieri
Delightful blooms in pink, white, purple, and blue brighten shady spots from June to September with vibrant color. This low-maintenance annual attracts pollinators and thrives in USDA zones 4-9.
Zone 4–9🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
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Spiderwort
Spiderwort
Tradescantia ohiensis
Vibrant blue-purple blooms brighten late spring to early summer, creating a stunning, naturalized look. This low-maintenance perennial thrives in USDA zones 4-9 and is deer resistant.
Zone 4–9🦌 Deer-Resistant🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
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Italian Cypress
Italian Cypress
Cupressus sempervirens
Slender Italian Cypress dazzles with its tall, elegant evergreen form, adding vertical interest year-round in zones 4-9. This low-maintenance, deer-resistant tree thrives in full sun and attracts beneficial pollinators.
Zone 4–9🦌 Deer-Resistant🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
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Zoysia Grass
Zoysia Grass
Zoysia japonica
A dense, slow-growing warm-season grass that forms a thick carpet resistant to weeds, drought, and foot traffic. Excellent for families with dogs.
Zone 6–11🐾 Pet-Friendly†
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Boltonia
Boltonia
Boltonia asteroides
Delicate daisy-like white blooms light up late summer through fall, adding graceful elegance to any garden. This deer-resistant perennial thrives in USDA zones 3-9 and attracts butterflies with ease.
Zone 4–8🦌 Deer-Resistant🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
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Ginkgo
Ginkgo
Ginkgo biloba
Brilliant yellow blooms in spring create a stunning display that brightens any landscape from zones 4-9. This low-maintenance tree is deer resistant and attracts pollinators, thriving in full sun with medium water needs.
Zone 4–9🦌 Deer-Resistant🐝 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.