Plant Index
Discover plants perfect for your garden
Plant Index
Discover plants perfect for your garden. Each plant includes detailed growing information, seasonal compatibility, and care instructions.
Apple (Honeycrisp) - Dwarf
Malus domestica
Most popular apple variety. Dwarf tree perfect for small spaces. Crisp, sweet-tart flavor, excellent for fresh eating.
Arugula
Eruca vesicaria

Fast-growing, peppery green for salads. Adds zesty flavor to salads and sandwiches.
Azalea (Encore)
Rhododendron

Re-blooming azalea with spring and fall flowers. Requires acidic soil like blueberries.
Banana Pepper
Capsicum annuum

Mild, versatile for pickling and fresh eating. Sweet, tangy flavor perfect for sandwiches and salads.
Basil
Ocimum basilicum

Sweet Basil - The #1 culinary herb. A fragrant herb perfect for cooking and companion planting. Easy to grow and harvest throughout the season.
Bee Balm (Scarlet)
Monarda didyma

Native, hummingbird magnet. Bright red, tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Mint family.
Beefsteak Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum

Large slicing tomato for sandwiches and burgers. Produces massive, meaty fruits perfect for slicing.
Bell Pepper (Green/Red)
Capsicum annuum
Essential kitchen staple, beginner-friendly. Versatile pepper that turns from green to red when fully ripe.
Black-Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta

Maryland native, low-maintenance. Bright yellow flowers with dark centers. Perfect for naturalized gardens.
Blackberry (Thornless)
Rubus fruticosus

Less maintenance than thorny varieties. Large, sweet berries without the thorns - perfect for home gardens.
Blueberry
Vaccinium spp.

Blueberry (Highbush) - Zone 6b-7a perfect. A perennial shrub that produces sweet, antioxidant-rich berries. Requires acidic soil and patience for establishment.
Boxwood (American)
Buxus sempervirens

Classic evergreen hedge plant. Ideal for formal gardens and year-round structure.
Broccoli
Brassica oleracea var. italica
Popular cool-season crop. Nutritious green heads perfect for steaming, roasting, and fresh eating.
Butterfly Bush (Purple)
Buddleja davidii

Pollinator magnet with fragrant purple flower spikes. Fast-growing and low-maintenance.
Butternut Squash
Cucurbita moschata

Fall harvest favorite, stores well. Sweet, nutty flavor perfect for soups, roasting, and pies.
Cabbage (Green)
Brassica oleracea var. capitata

Long-storing vegetable. Dense heads perfect for coleslaw, sauerkraut, and cooking. Stores well in cool conditions.
Carrot (Nantes)
Daucus carota

Sweet, easy variety for Zone 6b-7a. Cylindrical, sweet roots perfect for fresh eating and storage.
Cayenne Pepper
Capsicum annuum

For hot sauce makers and spice lovers. Long, thin, very hot peppers perfect for drying and grinding.
Cherry (Bing) - Dwarf
Prunus avium

Sweet cherry for fresh eating. Dwarf tree perfect for home gardens. Large, dark red, sweet fruits.
Cherry Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme

Small, sweet, prolific. Perfect for containers and snacking. Produces abundant clusters of bite-sized fruits.
Chives
Allium schoenoprasum

Perennial onion flavor, edible flowers. Mild onion taste perfect for garnishing and cooking.
Cilantro
Coriandrum sativum

Fast-growing annual, Mexican/Asian cooking. Fresh, citrusy leaves essential for salsas and curries.
Cosmos
Cosmos bipinnatus

Low-maintenance, pollinator favorite. Delicate, daisy-like flowers in pink, white, and purple. Self-seeding annual.
Cucumber (Slicing)
Cucumis sativus

Garden essential, productive and easy. Crisp, refreshing fruits perfect for salads and snacking.
Currant (Red)
Ribes rubrum

Underrated productive berry. Tart, tangy berries perfect for jams, jellies, and baking. Very productive.
Dill
Anethum graveolens

Annual, pickling and fish dishes. Feathery leaves and seeds perfect for pickling and seafood.
Dogwood (White Flowering)
Cornus florida

Native Maryland tree with beautiful spring blooms. Excellent for wildlife and four-season interest.
Grape Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum

Smaller than cherry, excellent for salads and roasting. Oblong shape, sweet flavor, perfect for snacking.
Heirloom Tomato (Brandywine)
Solanum lycopersicum

Premium flavor, perfect for farmers market gardeners. Classic heirloom variety with exceptional taste and pink-red fruits.
Hydrangea (Endless Summer)
Hydrangea macrophylla

Re-blooming hydrangea with stunning blue or pink blooms. Perfect for foundation plantings.
JalapeΓ±o Pepper
Capsicum annuum

Most popular hot pepper for home gardens. Medium heat, perfect for salsas, pickling, and cooking.
Japanese Maple (Bloodgood)
Acer palmatum

Stunning ornamental tree with deep red foliage. Perfect specimen tree for small gardens and landscapes.
Kale (Curly)
Brassica oleracea var. acephala

Cold-hardy superfood, increasingly popular. Curly leaves packed with vitamins, flavor improves after frost.
Lavender (English)
Lavandula angustifolia

Perennial, fragrant, medicinal. Beautiful purple flowers and aromatic leaves perfect for sachets and teas.
Lemon Balm
Melissa officinalis

Perennial, tea herb, pollinator attractor. Lemon-scented leaves perfect for tea and attracting bees.
Lettuce
Lactuca sativa

A cool-season crop that grows quickly and provides fresh greens for salads. Great for succession planting.
Marigold (French)
Tagetes patula

Pest deterrent, companion plant essential. Bright, cheerful flowers that repel harmful insects and attract beneficial ones.
Mint (Spearmint)
Mentha spicata

Perennial, tea and mojitos. Refreshing, aromatic leaves perfect for beverages, desserts, and cooking.
Nasturtium
Tropaeolum majus

Edible flowers, aphid trap crop. Beautiful, peppery flowers and leaves perfect for salads and pest control.
Oregano (Greek)
Origanum vulgare

Perennial, pizza/pasta essential. Strong, aromatic flavor perfect for Italian and Mediterranean dishes.
Parsley (Curly)
Petroselinum crispum
Biennial, garnish and cooking. Curly leaves perfect for garnishing and adding fresh flavor to dishes.
Peach (Redhaven) - Dwarf
Prunus persica

Classic Maryland peach. Dwarf tree perfect for home gardens. Freestone, sweet, juicy fruits perfect for fresh eating.
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea)
Echinacea purpurea

Native, medicinal, pollinator plant. Beautiful purple-pink flowers with medicinal properties. Attracts butterflies.
Radish (Cherry Belle)
Raphanus sativus

Fast-growing (25 days), perfect for beginners. Crisp, mild radishes perfect for salads and snacking.
Raspberry (Red)
Rubus idaeus

Summer harvest, easy to grow. Sweet, delicate berries perfect for fresh eating, jams, and desserts.
Redbud (Eastern)
Cercis canadensis

Native tree with stunning pink spring flowers. Low maintenance and drought-tolerant once established.
Roma Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum

Paste tomato ideal for sauces and canning. Dense, meaty flesh with fewer seeds, perfect for processing.
Romaine Lettuce
Lactuca sativa var. longifolia

Heat-tolerant lettuce for Zone 6b-7a summers. Crisp, upright leaves perfect for Caesar salads.
Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis

Rosemary - Essential perennial herb. A woody perennial herb with aromatic leaves. Great for cooking and as an ornamental plant.
Sage
Salvia officinalis

Perennial, Thanksgiving herb. Aromatic, gray-green leaves essential for holiday cooking and stuffing.
Serviceberry (Amelanchier)
Amelanchier canadensis

Multi-season interest with spring flowers, edible berries, and fall color. Native wildlife magnet.
Spinach
Spinacia oleracea
Cool-season favorite, highly nutritious. Dark green, nutrient-dense leaves perfect for salads and cooking.
Strawberry (Junebearing)
Fragaria Γ ananassa

Classic spring berry. Produces large, sweet berries in early summer. Perfect for fresh eating and preserves.
Sunflower (Mammoth)
Helianthus annuus

Iconic, kid-friendly. Massive flowers reaching 10-12 feet tall. Perfect for seeds, bird food, and garden beauty.
Thyme (Common)
Thymus vulgaris

Hardy perennial, essential for cooking. Small, aromatic leaves perfect for seasoning meats, vegetables, and soups.
Tomato
Solanum lycopersicum

A warm-season crop that produces juicy, flavorful fruits. Perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.
Zinnia (Giant)
Zinnia elegans

Cut flower favorite, pollinator magnet. Large, colorful blooms perfect for bouquets and attracting butterflies.
Zucchini
Cucurbita pepo

Extremely productive summer squash. One plant can produce dozens of fruits - perfect for sharing!
Interactive Garden Plot
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