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Best Plants for Nashville, Tennessee

📍 Nashville, TN 🌡️ USDA Zone 7a 🌱 347+ compatible plants

Gardening in Nashville

Nashville 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 347+ plants below are proven performers for your zone — including deer-resistant varieties, pet-friendly options, and pollinator-attracting species.

Top Plant Picks for Nashville

Wisteria
Wisteria
Wisteria sinensis
Cascading clusters of pink and white blooms dazzle from June to September, creating a stunning summer display. This low-maintenance vine thrives in full sun, attracts pollinators, and grows well in USDA zones 4-9.
Zone 4–9🐝 Pollinator
Bobo Panicle Hydrangea
Bobo Panicle Hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculata 'Bobo'
Showy pink and white blooms brighten summer from June to September, adding vibrant color to any garden. This low-maintenance shrub thrives in zones 4-9 and attracts pollinators while tolerating full sun to part shade.
Zone 4–9🐝 Pollinator
Primrose
Primrose
Primula vulgaris
Delight in vibrant yellow blooms brightening early spring gardens with cheerful charm. This low-maintenance perennial thrives in USDA zones 3-8 and attracts pollinators effortlessly.
Zone 4–8🐝 Pollinator
Gala Apple Tree
Gala Apple Tree
Malus domestica 'Gala'
Showcasing fragrant white blossoms in spring, the Gala Apple Tree delights with its vibrant red and yellow fruit in early fall. Hardy in USDA zones 4-8, it offers low-maintenance growth and attracts pollinators to your garden.
Zone 5–8🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
Virginia Bluebells
Virginia Bluebells
Mertensia virginica
Delicate clusters of sky-blue, bell-shaped flowers bloom in early spring, brightening woodland gardens with vibrant color. This deer-resistant perennial thrives in USDA zones 3-8 and attracts early pollinators while tolerating shade.
Zone 3–8🦌 Deer-Resistant🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
Impatiens
Impatiens
Impatiens walleriana
Vibrant blooms in shades of pink, red, and white brighten shady spots from spring to fall with nonstop color. This low-maintenance favorite thrives in USDA zones 10-11 and is deer resistant.
Zone 2–11🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
Sassafras
Sassafras
Sassafras albidum
Bright yellow blooms in early spring add cheerful color while attracting pollinators to your garden. This low-maintenance, deer-resistant tree thrives in USDA zones 4-9 with medium water needs.
Zone 4–9🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
Yew
Yew
Taxus x media Hicksii
Glossy, dark green needles provide year-round beauty and structure, with subtle red berries adding seasonal interest in fall and winter. This low-maintenance, deer-resistant shrub thrives in USDA zones 4-7 and tolerates shade well.
Zone 4–7
Hardy Geranium Rozanne
Hardy Geranium Rozanne
Geranium Rozanne
Vibrant violet-blue blooms carpet gardens from late spring to fall, creating a stunning, long-lasting display. This hardy geranium thrives in USDA zones 4-8, is low maintenance, and attracts pollinators.
Zone 5–8🦌 Deer-Resistant🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
Baptisia White Wild Indigo
Baptisia White Wild Indigo
Baptisia alba
Elegant white blooms light up late spring with a graceful, airy display that brightens any garden space. This low-maintenance, drought-tolerant perennial thrives in USDA zones 3-9 and attracts pollinators while resisting deer.
Zone 3–9🦌 Deer-Resistant🐝 Pollinator
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
Gladiolus
Gladiolus
Gladiolus hortulanus
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.
Zone 4–9🐝 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.