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5b–6a
USDA Zones
200+
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~May 10
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Best plants for clay soil?
Great question! Buffalo and Rochester sit on heavy clay soil, but many plants actually thrive in it. Here are my top picks for WNY clay:
• Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) — Native, drought-tolerant once established • Daylilies (Hemerocallis) — Virtually indestructible in Zone 5b-6a • Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) — Native grass, beautiful fall color • Aster (Symphyotrichum) — Late-season blooms for pollinators
Tip: Amend your clay with compost in spring — don't add sand, it creates concrete!
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Real designs from local professionals who understand our climate.
Spring
Niagara Gorge Wildflowers
Native columbine and ferns thrive in the mist-kissed gorge — proof that WNY grows beauty in the most dramatic settings.
Niagara Falls, NY
Year-Round
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
Inside the historic conservatory, tropical wonders meet Victorian architecture — year-round inspiration for every gardener.
Buffalo, NY
Autumn
Delaware Park in Autumn
Olmsted's masterpiece ablaze with fall color — chrysanthemums, ornamental grasses, and the fiery canopy of WNY maples.
Buffalo, NY
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