Outdoor Garden Plants
Plants for beds, borders, landscapes, screens, lawns, containers, and habitat gardens.
Outdoor garden plants are selected for climate, space, soil, structure, seasonality, and maintenance level.
Main Kinds
Section titled “Main Kinds”| Kind | Examples | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Annuals | Marigold, petunia, cosmos, zinnia | Fast seasonal color |
| Perennials | Salvia, hosta, daylily, echinacea | Recurring beds and borders |
| Shrubs | Hydrangea, camellia, viburnum, rosemary | Structure, flowers, hedges |
| Trees | Maple, magnolia, oak, jacaranda, citrus | Shade, canopy, fruit, habitat |
| Climbers | Clematis, jasmine, grape, wisteria | Walls, pergolas, screens |
| Grasses and sedges | Miscanthus, carex, lomandra, lawn grasses | Texture, movement, erosion control |
| Groundcovers | Ajuga, thyme, dichondra, liriope | Soil cover, weed suppression |
Garden Design Rule
Section titled “Garden Design Rule”Build the structure first with trees, shrubs, hedges, climbers, and evergreen forms. Add seasonal color with annuals, bulbs, and herbaceous perennials.