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Native Connecticut Plants for Low-Maintenance Landscaping

Best native plants for Fairfield County landscapes: low-water, deer-resistant, pollinator-friendly options that thrive in CT.

Native plants reduce water bills, support pollinators, and need less maintenance. Here are top picks for Fairfield County gardens.

Recommended Native Plants

  • •Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia) — CT state flower, evergreen shrub, shade-tolerant
  • •Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) — small flowering tree, pink blooms in early spring
  • •Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) — native grass, 3-6 ft, drought-tolerant
  • •Wild Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) — red/yellow flowers, attracts hummingbirds
  • •New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) — purple fall blooms, pollinator magnet
  • •Inkberry Holly (Ilex glabra) — evergreen shrub, good hedge alternative

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