{"id":13789,"date":"2019-01-20T08:00:16","date_gmt":"2019-01-20T11:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=13789"},"modified":"2025-04-02T17:49:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T20:49:19","slug":"native-plants-for-easy-gardening-in-bridgeport-ct","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/connecticut\/bridgeport-ct\/native-plants-for-easy-gardening-in-bridgeport-ct\/","title":{"rendered":"Native Plants for Easy Gardening in Bridgeport"},"content":{"rendered":"

Who has not had the experience of buying a beautiful plant from a nursery and having it fail in their yard despite pulling out all the stops to make it happy? The culprit in most of our high-maintenance plant relationships is that we are trying to fit a square peg in a round hole: planting non-native species in an environment they were never meant to be in.

Bridgeport is located in plant <\/span>USDA Hardiness Zone 7a<\/span><\/a>, which happens to be hospitable to a number of beautiful natives that can take the hassle out of your gardening hustle. No matter what category of plant you crave, there is a native variety out there that can satisfy you. Read on to learn about a few plants that are undemanding and hardy in your area. <\/span><\/p>

Native Trees<\/h2>
\"Staghorn
Photo Credit: Katya from Moscow, Russia<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>

Staghorn Sumac<\/h3>

If you want a relatively small tree that offers seasonal interest year-round, then Staghorn Sumac <\/strong>may be just what the doctor ordered. It boasts tropical-looking leaves that turn a brilliant magenta in the autumn and fuzzy crimson berry clumps that persist all winter long. <\/span><\/p>

This small tree tops out at about 20 feet and will tolerate anything but wet conditions. <\/span><\/p>

Redbud<\/h3>

Redbud is another eye-catching small tree that blooms profusely in the spring before it has leafed out, offering magnificent color and a pleasing, bonsai-like profile. <\/span><\/p>

Native Shrubs<\/b><\/h2>
\"Pinxterbloom
Photo Credit: Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>

Pinxterbloom Azalea and Swamp Azalea<\/h3>

While azaleas are notoriously needy, the Pinxterbloom Azalea (Rhododendron Periclymenoides)<\/em> and Swamp Azalea (Rhododendron Viscosum)<\/em> are two notable exceptions. <\/span><\/p>

Growing 4 to 6 feet high, Pinxterbloom Azalea<\/strong> will treat you to a showy display of pink, lavender or white blooms through the spring and doesn\u2019t mind rocky, dry soil. <\/span><\/p>

On the flipside, the Swamp Azalea<\/strong> will tolerate heavy, wet soil and has fragrant, white blooms that attract hummingbirds. <\/span><\/p>

Native Perennials<\/h2>
\"New
Photo Credit: Aaron Volkening<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>

New England Aster<\/h3>

The New England Aster<\/strong> is a tall flowering shrub with purple and gold daisy-like blooms that add instant cheer to garden beds in the fall. At 3 to 5 feet tall, this is a great choice for stacking behind shorter plants. <\/span><\/p>

Cardinal Flower<\/h3>

For part-shade, or moist soil in sunny areas, the Cardinal Flower<\/strong> is a favorite of hummingbirds who flock to its flaming-red blooms. <\/span><\/p>

Butterfly Weed<\/h3>

Butterfly weed<\/strong> (Asclepias tuberosa)<\/em> is a fine perennial that grows 2 to 3 feet high with glossy leaves and cheerful summer blooms that truly will bring all the butterflies to your yard. <\/span><\/p>

Bearberry<\/h3>

If you need a ground cover that offers year-round visual interest and can even handle highly acid soils and the salt-spray of the ocean, then you should consider planting some Bearberry<\/strong> in your garden. Small bell-shaped spring flowers give way to red berries in the fall, and the glossy evergreen leaves and stems blush a wine-red tint in winter. <\/span><\/p>

Native Vines<\/h2>
\"Trumpet
Photo Credit: Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>

Trumpet Honeysuckle<\/h3>

For the garden with an unsightly fence or decorative arbor to cover, Trumpet Honeysuckle<\/strong> is a winner. Flowering in summer and fall, this beautiful vine is known as a hummingbird hangout. <\/span><\/p>

If you want a vine that doubles as a ground cover, then Virginia Creeper<\/strong> is the vine for you. This is a fast-spreading vine that can cover a lot of ground if it doesn\u2019t have anything to climb. The real rewards come in the fall when its show-stopping coral display is in full effect. <\/span><\/p>

Pro Tip:<\/strong> Just be careful not to plant Virginia Creeper too close to any shingled or painted surfaces, as its adhesive pads can cause damage.

Regardless of your garden goals or skill level, using native plants can make you feel like you were born with a green thumb. There are too many <\/span>natives suitable to Bridgeport<\/span><\/a> to list here, and one of them is sure to capture your interest. <\/span><\/p>

Visit our Bridgeport landscaping<\/a> page to get started with a plan for incorporating some native plants into your landscape. <\/span><\/em><\/p>

Main Photo Credit: Amaury Laporte<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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