TL;DR
- Native perennials thrive in MD clay
- Boxwood, holly, and hydrangea anchor foundation beds
- Ornamental grasses add winter interest
- Avoid plants that hate wet feet in MD clay
Plant selection for Baltimore County, MD landscaping needs to account for clay-heavy soil, hot humid summers, and freeze-thaw winters. Here are the plants we use most often.
Foundation Shrubs That Thrive in Maryland Clay
- Boxwood (Buxus)
- Inkberry holly (Ilex glabra)
- Hydrangea (Annabelle, Limelight, Endless Summer)
- Cherry laurel (Schip Laurel)
- Distylium
Perennials Built for Maryland Conditions
- Coneflower (Echinacea)
- Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)
- Russian sage
- Catmint (Nepeta)
- Daylily (Hemerocallis)
Ornamental Grasses for Year-Round Interest
- Pink muhly grass
- Switchgrass (Panicum)
- Little bluestem
- Karl Foerster feather reed grass
Free landscape design with climate-smart plant picks.
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Written by the team at A.R. Curb Appeal LLC — MHIC #150581, serving Baltimore County & Harford County, MD. Call (410) 982-2201 for a free estimate.