Mid-Summer

The native plants shown here are perfectly adapted to thrive in your Newtown garden, offering both beauty and resilience throughout Connecticut's hot and humid summers.

The native insects, birds and other wildlife that pass through your garden co-evolved with these plants, so bringing native plants to your home helps restore a thriving ecological balance to our corner of the world.

Hover your mouse over the photos below to view the names of the plants. Click on the images to find more information on each plant's growing needs.