Best Plants for Cleveland, Ohio

Showy white blooms from June to September create a stunning display on this smooth hydrangea. Low-maintenance and deer-resistant, it attracts pollinators and thrives in USDA zones 4-9.

Vibrant pink and white blooms brighten summer from June to September, creating a stunning display in full sun. This low-maintenance annual attracts pollinators and thrives in USDA zones 4-9.

Delightful pink and white blooms brighten gardens from June through September, creating a stunning summer display. This low-maintenance shrub attracts pollinators, thrives in zones 4-9, and is both dog- and cat-friendly.

Fragrant white lacecap blooms adorn this vigorous climber in summer, creating stunning vertical interest. Shade tolerant and deer resistant, it thrives in USDA zones 4-8.

Vibrant clusters of pink to purple blooms light up late summer gardens, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. This deer-resistant perennial thrives in USDA zones 4-9 with minimal care.

Vibrant gladiolus blooms in shades of pink, red, yellow, orange, and purple from June to September, adding stunning vertical color to your garden. Low-maintenance and pollinator-friendly, this sun-loving bulb thrives in USDA zones 4-9.

Bright golden-yellow blooms light up late summer gardens, adding vibrant color as other flowers fade. This hardy, deer-resistant perennial thrives in USDA zones 3-9 and attracts valuable pollinators.

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.

Bright yellow, daisy-like blooms light up late summer gardens with bold, upright stalks reaching up to 10 feet. This drought-tolerant prairie native thrives in USDA zones 4-9 and attracts pollinators while resisting deer.

Delicate, lacy fronds of the Lady Fern bring soft texture and vibrant green color to shady garden spots from spring through fall. This low-maintenance perennial thrives in USDA zones 4-9, attracting pollinators while being both dog- and cat-friendly.

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.

Vibrant scarlet blooms light up late summer gardens, attracting hummingbirds with their striking color. This moisture-loving perennial thrives in USDA zones 3-9 and is deer resistant.