Zone 3a–9b
Daffodil
Narcissus pseudonarcissus
Cheerful yellow trumpets that return year after year with almost no fuss
PerennialBeginnerMedium water
February · Massachusetts
What to plant in February in Massachusetts.
A New England classic: late springs, brilliant autumns, and a growing season short enough that every warm day earns its keep.
4 plants blooming in February · USDA zones 5–7
Zone 7a–10bJapanese Camellia
Camellia japonica
Glossy leaves and layered blooms, built for patient gardeners
PerennialBeginnerMedium water
Zone 3a–9bRed Maple
Acer rubrum
Blazing autumn color from a tree that thrives in almost any yard
PerennialBeginnerMedium water
Zone 3a–8bSpring Crocus
Crocus vernus
Cups of color that push through the last frost of winter
PerennialBeginnerMedium water