Angelica
- Mar 23 – Apr 12
- Part sun
- High water
- Zones 4–8
Angelica, also called garden angelica, is a tall, short-lived perennial herb in the carrot family, Apiaceae. It usually spends its first…
What to plant in March in zone 1
Dates assume zone 1's average last spring frost (around Jun 1) and first autumn frost (around Aug 31). Frost dates vary within a zone, so adjust for your own.
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Artichoke
- Mar 23 – Apr 12
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 7–11
The artichoke plant (Cynara scolymus) is a thistle-like perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Native to the…
Bee Balm
- Mar 23 – Apr 12
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
Bee balm is a clump-forming perennial in the mint family, best known for its vivid, shaggy-looking flowers and its appeal to pollinators…
Bell Pepper
- Mar 23 – Apr 12
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 10–11
The bell pepper plant, known scientifically as Capsicum annuum, is a vibrant and versatile member of the nightshade family, which includes…
Carnation
- Mar 23 – Apr 12
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 6–9
The carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus) is a popular flowering plant known for its frilled and ruffled petals, vibrant colors, and…
Celeriac
- Mar 9 – Mar 29
- Full sun
- High water
- Zones 9–10
Celeriac, also known as celery root or Apium graveolens var. rapaceum, is a biennial plant cultivated primarily for its edible, bulbous…
Celery
- Mar 9 – Mar 29
- Full sun
- High water
- Zones 10–11
Celery (Apium graveolens) is a biennial plant often cultivated as an annual vegetable. Known for its crisp, crunchy stalks, celery is a…
Coleus
- Mar 23 – Apr 12
- Part shade
- Moderate water
- Zones 10–11
Coleus is a tender perennial best known for its vividly colored leaves, but it also produces flowers. Slender spikes rise above the…
Columbine
- Mar 23 – Apr 12
- Part shade
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–8
Columbines are flowering perennials in the genus Aquilegia, known for their nodding, bell-shaped blooms and distinctive backward-pointing…
Coneflower
- Mar 23 – Apr 12
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
Coneflowers, belonging to the genus Echinacea, are attractive perennial plants native to North America, known for their striking blooms…
Delphinium
- Mar 23 – Apr 12
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–7
Delphinium, commonly known as larkspur, is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). With around 300…
Dianthus
- Mar 23 – Apr 12
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–9
Dianthus is a genus of flowering plants in the carnation family (Caryophyllaceae). It includes carnations, garden pinks, and sweet…
Eggplant
- Mar 23 – Apr 12
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 11–12
Eggplant, scientifically known as Solanum melongena, is a warm-season perennial vegetable commonly grown as an annual in temperate…
Foxglove
- Mar 23 – Apr 12
- Part shade
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–8
Common foxglove is a striking flowering plant with tall, upright spikes of tubular, bell-shaped blooms. The flowers are usually purple or…
Geranium
- Mar 9 – Mar 29
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 10–11
Geranium, commonly referred to as cranesbill, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Geraniaceae, encompassing around 300 species…
Gerbera Daisy
- Feb 9 – Mar 15
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 9–11
The Gerbera Daisy, scientifically known as Gerbera jamesonii, is a vibrant flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. Native…
Hot Pepper
- Mar 23 – Apr 12
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 11–13
Hot pepper is a warm-season plant grown for its pungent fruits, which are used fresh, dried, or ground into spice. Many familiar hot…
Hyssop
- Mar 23 – Apr 12
- Full sun
- Low water
- Zones 4–9
Hyssop is a perennial herb in the mint family, grown for its aromatic leaves and flower spikes. It forms a compact, bushy plant, usually…
Impatiens
- Mar 23 – Apr 12
- Part shade
- Moderate water
- Zones 10–11
Impatiens, also known as busy Lizzie or balsam, is a popular flowering plant belonging to the family Balsaminaceae. This shade-loving…
Jicama
- Mar 23 – Apr 12
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 10–12
Jicama, scientifically known as Pachyrhizus erosus, is a root vegetable native to Mexico and Central America, although it is cultivated in…
Lavender
- Mar 9 – Mar 29
- Full sun
- Low water
- Zones 5–9
Lavender, belonging to the genus Lavandula, is a popular aromatic herb in the mint family (Lamiaceae). Known for its vibrant purple…
Leek
- Mar 9 – Apr 12
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 7–9
Leeks (Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum) are a member of the onion family (Alliaceae) and are prized for their unique, mild flavor. They…
Lisianthus
- Feb 9 – Mar 15
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 9–11
Lisianthus, also known as Eustoma grandiflorum, is a popular flowering plant celebrated for its elegant blooms and versatility in gardens…
Lobelia
- Mar 9 – Apr 12
- Part sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 10–11
Lobelia erinus is the garden lobelia commonly sold for its masses of small, vividly colored flowers. It is native to southern Africa and…
Milkweed
- Mar 23 – Apr 12
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 3–9
Milkweed is a perennial plant belonging to the genus Asclepias, known for its importance in ecosystems, particularly as the primary host…
Onion
- Mar 23 – Apr 12
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 8–10
The onion plant, scientifically known as Allium cepa, is a biennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Allium genus, which also includes…
Oregano
- Mar 23 – Apr 26
- Full sun
- Low water
- Zones 4–9
Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a perennial herb belonging to the mint family (Lamiaceae), widely prized for its aromatic leaves and…
Pansy
- Mar 9 – Mar 29
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 6–9
Pansies (Viola tricolor var. hortensis) are popular flowering plants known for their vibrant colors and distinct "face-like" markings on…
Papaya
- Mar 23 – Apr 26
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 10–12
Papaya is a fast-growing, short-lived tropical plant cultivated chiefly for its sweet fruit. Although it looks like a small tree, its…
Petunia
- Mar 9 – Mar 29
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 10–11
Petunias belong to the Solanaceae family, which also includes tomatoes and potatoes. These popular flowering plants are native to South…
Sage
- Mar 23 – Apr 12
- Full sun
- Low water
- Zones 5–8
Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family, which also includes other culinary and aromatic herbs…
Salvia
- Mar 23 – Apr 26
- Full sun
- Moderate water
Salvia is a large genus of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. Its members include the culinary herb common sage, as well as…
Scallion
- Mar 23 – Apr 12
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 4–9
Scallion is a leafy onion grown for its slender white stems and hollow green leaves. It is commonly called a green onion or spring onion …
Snapdragon
- Mar 23 – Apr 12
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 7–10
Snapdragons, scientifically known as Antirrhinum majus, are a popular flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. These annual or…
Stevia
- Mar 23 – Apr 12
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 9–11
Stevia is a tender, leafy herb grown for its intensely sweet leaves. Native to parts of Paraguay and Brazil, it forms a branching, upright…
Thyme
- Mar 23 – Apr 26
- Full sun
- Low water
- Zones 5–9
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a versatile, aromatic perennial herb belonging to the mint family (Lamiaceae). Originally native to the…
Verbena
- Mar 9 – Mar 29
- Full sun
- Moderate water
- Zones 9–11
Verbena is a genus of flowering plants that includes upright wildflowers and low-growing ornamentals. The name is also used for closely…
Vinca
- Mar 9 – Mar 29
- Full sun
- Low water
- Zones 10–11
Vinca is a genus of low-growing, flowering perennials commonly called periwinkles. The two species most often grown in gardens are lesser…
Yarrow
- Mar 23 – Apr 12
- Full sun
- Low water
- Zones 3–9
Yarrow is a hardy flowering perennial recognized by its flat-topped clusters of tiny flowers and soft, finely divided leaves. Its species…