40 Eye Catching Plants for Curb Appeal

Do you want a year-round breathtaking look for your front yard? Pick your choice from our list of Best Plants for Curb Appeal. 

If you want an attractive and low-maintenance garden that looks stunning all the time, then check out our exclusive list of the Best Plants for Curb Appeal.

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Best Plants for Curb Appeal

1. Boxwood

Botanical Name: Buxus

Boxwoods make for perfect foundation plants and are available in several sizes. So, you can add them to the borders and beds. 

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2. Purslane

Botanical Name: Portulaca

Portulacas are also called sun roses, moss roses, and purslane and are low-maintenance annuals that flower vigorously in bright spots. Make sure they get plenty of light.

3. Hydrangeas

Botanical Name: Hydrangea

For a bang of a curb appeal, you can consider planting Hydrangeas. They are easy to care for, need minimal care, and look stunning in any space they bloom.

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4. Rhododendrons 

Botanical Name: Rhododendron

Rhododendrons love morning sunlight and afternoon shade. They offer delicate, ornamental, fragrant blooms and green leaves with a leathery texture. 

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5. Geraniums

Botanical Name: Geranium

Growing different types of Geraniums can uplift your home’s curb appeal from nothing to breathtaking from spring to fall. 

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6. Pentas

Botanical Name: Pentas

Grow Pentas as an annual or tropical perennial to add a touch of beauty to your front yard. It blooms continuously even with the hotter temperatures and humidity levels.

7. Creeping Jenny

Botanical Name: Lysimachia nummularia

Creeping Jenny is a low-growing evergreen ground cover with a profusion of tiny, round leaves. You can find them in both golden and green varieties.

8. Daylilies

Botanical Name: Hemerocallis

Daylilies can add happiness and sunshine to any space you plant them in masses. These hardy, sun-loving perennials can tolerate drought, heat, and several pests and diseases.

9. Hostas

Botanical Name: Hosta

Hostas are tough perennials that work best in the shade. So, if your front yard does not receive much sunlight, you can plant attractive Hostas for their lush foliage. 

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10. Hibiscus

Botanical Name: Hibiscus

Consider growing colorful, perennial varieties available in shades of white, pink, or red. Mix and match to create a beautiful color combination!

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11. Roses

Botanical Name: Rosa

There are several varieties of roses that do not need a lot of maintenance. As long as they get tonnes of sunlight, they will be more than happy to bloom all the time!

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12. Rock Trumpet

Botanical Name: Mandevilla

Rocktrumpets are an excellent choice for your front yard if you have a trellis. With white, pink, or red flowers in the shape of a trumpet, they look simply stunning.

13. Peonies

Botanical Name: Paeonia

With brilliant shades and big blooms, peonies can spectacularly flower from spring to summer. They live long, do not need much maintenance, and prefer full sunlight. 

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14. Bougainvillea

Botanical Name: Bougainvillea

You can pick the shrubby vine, Bougainvilleas, to add to your curb’s appeal as it is available in various shades. Grow them as a bush, bonsai, hedge, or ground cover. 

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15. Gerbera Daisies

Botanical Name: Gerbera

Gerbera Daisies can bloom continuously and add sunshine to your home’s curb as any daisy-like flowers. These flowers can last long and look spectacular.

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16. Chrysanthemums

Botanical Name: Chrysanthemum

You can find rounded mounds of hardier garden chrysanthemums that love the full sunlight. Grow these easy-to-care-for flowers to spice up the curb from late summer to fall. 

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17. Ornamental Grasses

Grow ornamental grasses to instantly lift your home’s front yard appeal to many exciting levels. Pair them with flowers for the best display.

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18. Caladiums

Botanical Name: Caladium

You can grab many eyeballs with Caladiums that can grow well in filtered sunlight or shade though some varieties can also grow well in full sunlight. 

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19. Thuja

Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis

Thuja can make for an excellent canvas for your other colorful plants and add comfort to the front space. It grows fast and can tolerate diseases and drought. 

20. Cleveland Pear

Botanical Name: Pyrus calleryana

The Cleveland pear can be another excellent choice, as it is a fast-growing ornamental tree that can bloom aggressively in spring. It can grow up to 3-4 feet every year.

21. Sacred Bamboo

Botanical Name: Nandina

The plant grows red-colored berries appear in fall, and the foliage turns into bold shades of bronze, purple, and red, making it looks outstanding. 

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22. Fringe Flower

Botanical Name: Loropetalum

This compact shrub that can hold its foliage in the shade of ruby red all year round can make for another great addition to your home’s curb appeal. 

23. Butterfly Bush

Botanical Name: Buddleja

The Butterfly Bush can draw in hummingbirds and butterflies like a magnet all summer with colorful, attractive blooms. This no-fuss plant can be a power player in the front yard.

24. Privet

Botanical Name: Ligustrum

With good height and width, these front yard shrubs can outline your property and display white blooms in summer. It can perform best in full sunlight and responds well to pruning.

25. Agave

Botanical Name: Agave

Agaves can grow up to 4-7 feet in height, and you pick one that is ideal for your landscape. They come in several colors though the flowers bloom on rare occasions. 

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26. Clematis

Botanical Name: Clematis

Clematis is a hardy climbing vine that can thrive well in many soil conditions. Its pink, purple, or white blooms can spruce up any outdoor space during late summer and fall. 

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27. Honeysuckle

Botanical Name: Lonicera

Coral Honeysuckle can be another good choice for your curb appeal that boasts pretty flowers in shades of coral and pink. It can fill your front yard with beautiful flowers. 

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29. Lavender

Botanical Name: Lavandula

Grow fragrant Lavender in your garden to increase the curb appeal and add a bit of French beauty. The flowers are edible, and the scent is calming and refreshing. 

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30. Red Twig Dogwood

Botanical Name: Cornus sericea

If you want a fast-growing showstopper plant to add to the curb appeal, go for red twig dogwood, which looks striking with its red-maroon hue.

31. Yucca

Botanical Name: Yucca

Yucca plants are another excellent choice for a stress-free curb appeal. You can plant them and not worry about drought-like conditions. 

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32. Fuchsia

Botanical Name: Fuchsia

The pendulous flowers of Fuchsia can be another excellent showstopper for your garden. Make sure it gets plenty of bright light. 

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33. New Zealand Flax

Botanical Name: Phormium

New Zealand Flax is an excellent choice for adding color, texture, and movement to the landscape around your home. Its bright, spiky foliage creates a striking contrast to the other plants in your garden.

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34. Elephant Ears

Botanical Name: Colocasia

These are large, tropical leafy plants with bold, beautiful foliage that is sure to draw the eye. They can be planted in borders, containers, or even as a feature plant in the center of your garden.

35. Snake Plants

Botanical Name: Sansevieria trifasciata

Snake plants are an excellent choice for adding curb appeal to your home. They come in a variety of sizes, colors, and shapes, and their foliage creates a unique, eye-catching look for your home or garden.

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36. Succulents

Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, they can be used to create stunning displays in containers, window boxes, or even planted directly in the ground.

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37. Bamboos

Botanical Name: Bambusa

Bamboos can be planted in a variety of shapes and sizes, and they add a tropical feel to any landscape. Planting them near entryways or windows can provide a nice accent and provide privacy from passersby.

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38. Palms

Botanical Name: Arecaceae

Palms are attractive, low maintenance, and can add a tropical flair to any property. Some popular palm varieties for curb appeal are Areca, Sago, Windmill, Foxtail, and Queen palms.

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39. Inkberry

Botanical Name: Ilex glabra

Inkberry’s dense foliage is an excellent choice for creating a living fence, privacy hedge, or foundation planting. It also creates an attractive backdrop for other flowering plants, and its glossy leaves reflect the sunlight, adding a sparkle to the landscape.

40. Dwarf Globe Blue Spruce

Botanical Name: Picea pungens ‘Glauca Globosa’

This compact evergreen tree has a slow to medium growth rate, making it an ideal choice for small yards. The light blue-green needles make it a stunning sight in any garden or landscape.

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