Connecticut Climate Snapshot
Understanding your local climate is key to creating a thriving, low-maintenance garden
Hardiness Zones
5b, 6a, 6b, 7a
Annual Rainfall
40-50 inches annually
Frost Window
April-November
Water Notes
Moderate rainfall; well-distributed
Popular Landscaping Styles
Discover design styles perfectly suited to Connecticut's unique climate and landscape
Seaside and salt-tolerant plants
Key Features:
- ā¢Wind-resistant
- ā¢Salt spray tolerance
- ā¢Sandy soil
- ā¢Maritime plants
Classic colonial landscapes
Key Features:
- ā¢Boxwoods
- ā¢Roses
- ā¢Herb gardens
- ā¢Formal layouts
Forest and shade plants
Key Features:
- ā¢Native trees
- ā¢Spring ephemerals
- ā¢Moisture-loving plants
- ā¢Naturalistic
Modern residential gardens
Key Features:
- ā¢Perennials
- ā¢Shrubs
- ā¢Lawns
- ā¢Four-season interest
Recommended Plant Palettes
Native and adapted plants that thrive in Connecticut's climate
Mountain Laurel
Kalmia latifolia
State flower; evergreen shrub
White Oak
Quercus alba
State tree; deciduous hardwood
Eastern Hemlock
Tsuga canadensis
Native evergreen
Trout Lily
Erythronium americanum
Spring ephemeral
Peony
Paeonia spp.
Spring flowering shrub
Daylily
Hemerocallis spp.
Reliable summer bloomers
Hostas
Hosta spp.
Shade-loving perennials
Siberian Iris
Iris sibirica
Cold-hardy iris
Beach Plum
Prunus maritima
Salt-tolerant shrub
Bayberry
Myrica pensylvanica
Native coastal shrub
Rosa Rugosa
Rosa rugosa
Salt-tolerant rose
Seaside Goldenrod
Solidago sempervirens
Coastal wildflower
Seasonal Garden Checklist
Your year-round guide to maintaining a beautiful Connecticut garden
Plant spring bulbs
Protect tender plants
Start seeds indoors
Plant cool-season crops
Plant trees and shrubs
Plant warm-season vegetables
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about landscaping in Connecticut
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