15 Top Native Plants of the Northeast

Add these easy-growing native plants to your garden for lots of low-maintenance color through the seasons.

Wild Anemone

This easy-to-grow, easy-to-love plant thrives in moist soils rich in organic matter. Its large white flowers are a highlight of the spring border. A vigorous groundcover, it can happily fill in a large space within a growing season.

Name: Anemone canadensis

Growing Conditions: Shade to part sun and well-drained soil

Size: To 2 feet tall

Zones: 3-9