My 3 Favorite Gorgeous, Low Maintenance and Native Spring Plants for Howard County, MD
Variegated Jacob’s Ladder or Stairway to Heaven
Polemonium reptans
Variegated Jacob’s Ladder
This is a great plant that will thrive in sun or part shade. It is a native which means its adapted to survive here naturally. This means that it requires less maintenance than a plant that may not have adapted here. Variegated ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Jacob’s Ladder is a delight to have blooming in your garden in the spring.
Encore Azalea
Rhododendron spp
Encore Azalea ‘Autumn Amethyst’
The Encore Azaleas are great because they bloom in spring and fall in part sun and full sun. They are easy to maintain, gorgeous when in bloom and take more sun than traditional azaleas. There are many varieties of various colors and growth heights to choose from. Here is a link to your color choices: http://www.encoreazalea.com/the-collection/by-color.
Red Bud- Heart of Gold
This great tree is one of the first bloomers in the spring and it is gorgeous! It’s a native and low maintenance and grows in full or part sun. It’s a smaller tree that will only grow to 12 feet which is nice and manageable in our residential landscapes!
Cercis canadensis- ‘Heart of Gold’
‘Heart of Gold’ Redbud
Heart of Gold Redbud Leaves
Heart of Gold Redbud in Bloom