Best Plants for Baltimore, Maryland

Tall spikes of soft yellow blooms light up summer gardens with a unique, fuzzy texture. Thrives in USDA zones 3-9, it's drought-tolerant and deer resistant, making care easy.

Tufted Hair Grass forms elegant, fine-textured mounds topped with airy golden flower clouds in summer. One of the few ornamental grasses that thrives in part shade and moist conditions.

Vibrant orange-red trumpet-shaped blooms dazzle from summer to fall, attracting hummingbirds with their fiery display. This vigorous climber is deer resistant and thrives in USDA zones 4-9 with minimal care.

Showcasing large clusters of creamy white flowers in early summer, this tree lilac brightens landscapes with its elegant bloom display. Hardy in USDA zones 3-7, it’s low maintenance and deer resistant, making it a reliable choice for diverse gardens.

Smooth hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescens) is a tough, native shrub producing massive white flower heads from June through September. Extremely cold-hardy to Zone 3, it thrives in part shade and is one of the easiest hydrangeas to grow. Note: all parts of hydrangea are toxic to dogs, cats, horses, and rabbits — not recommended for pet-accessible gardens.

Striking red leaves in fall make this Pin Oak a seasonal showstopper from spring through autumn. Its sturdy, fast-growing nature and adaptability to USDA zones 4-8 make it low maintenance and urban tolerant.

Bold clusters of deep pink blooms brighten early spring, creating vibrant garden interest. This hardy, deer-resistant perennial thrives in USDA zones 3-8 with minimal care.

Lush, arching fronds create a stunning royal green display in spring through fall, adding vibrant texture to shaded gardens. This low-maintenance perennial thrives in USDA zones 4-9, attracts pollinators, and is safe for pets.

Vibrant blooms in pink, red, orange, yellow, and white light up gardens from June to September with tropical flair. Thriving in USDA zones 4-9, this low-maintenance, pollinator-attracting beauty is both dog- and cat-friendly.

Vibrant star-shaped leaves transform into fiery reds, oranges, and yellows each fall, showcasing stunning seasonal color. This hardy tree thrives in USDA zones 5-9 and is low maintenance with excellent shade tolerance.

Vibrant clusters of bright purple berries light up fall gardens with stunning color and texture. This low-maintenance shrub thrives in USDA zones 6-10 and attracts birds while resisting deer.

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.