Save Your Money and Plant These 27 Flowers That Thrive Even in Harsh New England Weather

Editor's note: This article was written by a Townsquare Media Northern New England contributor and may contain the individual's views, opinions or personal experiences.

You waited for the weather to be right. It is gorgeous out. The fresh smell of Lowe's or Home Depot is calling your name because this is YOUR season to get your garden growing right!

We have all been here, yes?

Thinking your garden will thrive NEXT season, taking out dead flowers and replanting new ones, then, when those don't survive a New England winter, going back to buy MORE because they always just look better in the store.

Forget that.

There are certain flowers and plants that do not belong in the Northeast. To that point, there are also some flowers and plants that do extremely well in New England. Whether they are perennials or not, they can withstand summer droughts and January's Nor'easters.

As a new homeowner, I have learned very quickly to not waste my time planting flowers and plants that were not made for New England. Seriously. It is just a waste of time and money.

After living in Portsmouth for almost two years now, I have seen what flowers and plants do well in my neighborhood. Many houses have the same as one another, like a hydrangea or hosta.

Those are great, and I will certainly be utilizing them somewhere in my landscaping, but that is not enough.

Everyone, including myself, wants their own flare and pizzazz when it comes to their garden beds. That said, you can't be planting plants made for Georgia in New Hampshire, Maine, or Massachusetts.

Below are 27 flowers that flourish in New England. These are perfect for your creative and gorgeous gardening beds. Mix and match any of these flowers and plants and watch your gardens thrive.