The Elizabethan Gardens is in plant hardiness zone 8a. This means that our average annual minimum temperature range is 10 to 15º F. Find your plant hardiness zone.

The Elizabethan Gardens contain more than 500 different plant species. Featured collections include hydrangeas, camellias, historic herbs, and a wide diversity of native coastal species.

Four full-time gardeners, several seasonal and part-time assistants as well as many volunteers care for The Elizabethan Gardens. Flower displays are changed seasonally to ensure colorful displays throughout the year.

Here are examples of the plants you may encounter during a visit to The Elizabethan Gardens, grouped together by season. You'll find brief descriptions of each plant's foliage and flowers, its Latin name, growth characteristics, and hardiness zone. An excellent quick reference for the home gardener and a useful resource for planning that visit to The Elizabethan Gardens.

Spring

Summer

Fall

Winter