From sunny spots to shady swamps, every garden is a little different. Choosing which plants you want in your garden is hard enough; we hope that this list of area-specific varieties makes your job a little easier. Maine has a beautiful and varied ecosystem, and these plants are tried and true to perform best in different areas of your garden.
Plant Picks for Garden Solutions
Rain Garden Plants
These plants love a rainy day.
(Monarda fistulosa)
Lobelia siphilitica 
(Panicum virgatum) 
(Comptonia peregrina)
(Osmunda claytoniana)
(Eutrochium maculatum)
Drought Tolerant Plants
These perennials can take the heat!
(Deschampsia cespitosa)
(Sisyrinchium angustifolium) 
(Asclepias tuberosa)
(Sedum ternatum) 
(Allium cernuum)
Woody Plants in Wet Areas
These plants love freshwater areas with no salt.
(Cephalanthus occidentalis) 
(Aronia melanocarpa)
(Myrica gale) 
(Lindera benzoin)
(Larix laricina) 
(Cornus amomum)
Seashore Plants
These plants tolerate salt, making them great for by the sea or the side of the road.
(Myrica pensylvanica) 
(Solidago sempervirens)
(Rosa virginiana) 
(Prunus maritima)
(Pinus banksiana) 
(Aquilegia canadensis)
Erosion Control Plants
These perennials help hold it all together.
(Diervilla lonicera) 
(Waldsteinia fragarioides)
(Arctostaphylos uva-ursi) 
(Phlox stolonifera)
(Rhus aromatica) 
(Rosa carolina)
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