Cottage/English Garden Ideas for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Native plants from the Mid-Atlantic US coastal savannas (Zone 7b)

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USDA Hardiness Zone Map for Philadelphia, PA

USDA Zone 7b

Hardiness zone for Philadelphia

Mid-Atlantic US coastal savannas

Native ecoregion

Zone 7b

USDA Hardiness

Mid-Atlantic US coastal savannas

Ecoregion

14+ Plants

Available for this style

Humid subtropical

Cfa climate

Why Cottage/English Gardens in Philadelphia?

A cottage/english garden in Philadelphia, PA takes advantage of Zone 7b's unique growing conditions. The Mid-Atlantic US coastal savannas offers diverse plant options that bring this popular style to life in your landscape.

Featured Trees & Shrubs for Cottage/English Gardens

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Windmill Palm

Trachycarpus fortunei

This palm majestic at 20 feet and yellow blooms in spring. Pollinator-friendly.

Almond

Prunus dulcis

This tree reaches 10 feet tall and pink,white blooms in spring. Attracts butterflies.

Banana

Musa acuminata

This tree reaches 12 feet tall and purple,yellow blooms in spring. Attracts hummingbirds.

Common Fig

Ficus carica

This tree reaches 15 feet tall and green blooms in spring. Attracts butterflies.

Featured Grasses & Groundcovers for Cottage/English Gardens

Bermuda Grass

Cynodon dactylon

This turfgrass compact and green blooms in summer. Drought-tolerant.

St. Augustine Grass

Stenotaphrum secundatum

This turfgrass compact and green blooms in summer. Brown fall color.

Featured Flowers & Perennials for Cottage/English Gardens

Water Fern

Azolla filiculoides

This aquatic compact and blooms in none. Deer-resistant.

Ghost Plant

Graptopetalum paraguayense

This succulent compact and yellow,white blooms in spring. Attracts hummingbirds.

Armand's Clematis

Clematis armandii

This vine reaches 15 feet tall and white,pink blooms in winter. Attracts butterflies.

Carolina Jessamine

Gelsemium sempervirens

This vine reaches 12 feet tall and yellow blooms in winter. Attracts hummingbirds.

Bloom Calendar for Philadelphia

spring

Windmill Palm, Ghost Plant, Almond

summer

Banana, Pomegranate, Bermuda Grass

fall

Carolina Jessamine, Silver Lace Vine

winter

Armand's Clematis, Carolina Jessamine

Design Tips for Zone 7b

Choose plants rated for Zone 7b or colder to ensure winter survival
Select salt-tolerant varieties for areas exposed to ocean spray
Group plants with similar water needs for efficient irrigation
Include native plants from the Mid-Atlantic US coastal savannas for best results