monarda fistulosa plants in bloom with lavender flowers

Wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa). Photo: Elmer Verhasselt, Bugwood.org

Updated: October 20, 2025

These are several species of native plants recommended for Maryland home gardens and landscapes. Click on the photos below for details and growing information.

The majority of these plants are native to one or more ecoregions of our state. We also have included a few select species that are native to ecoregions in our nearest southern states, for their potential suitability as climate change shifts the natural ranges of plant populations.

Groundcovers & ferns

Native wildflowers

Native grasses, sedges & rushes

Shrubs

Trees

Additional resources

Native Plants for Wildlife Habitat and Conservation Landscaping

(PDF) Keystone Native Plants | National Wildlife Federation

Do Not Sell! Ornamental invasive plants to avoid with climate change (includes native plant alternatives) | University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professionals 

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