Winterberry holly produces bright red berries that persist through the winter, adding vibrant color to the garden even in the cold months. Its attractive, dense foliage supports wildlife by providing food and shelter, and it’s a hardy shrub that is both deer-resistant and easy to maintain.
St. John’s wort has striking yellow flowers that bloom abundantly in summer, adding cheerful color to the garden. Its dense, evergreen foliage provides year-round interest and it’s known for being a hardy shrub that attracts pollinators and is resistant to deer. It also grows well in containers, making it a versatile choice for patios or …Read More St. John’s Wort
Buttonbush produces unique, spherical clusters of white flowers that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. Its distinctive blooms and dense foliage is deer-resistant, and provides excellent cover for wildlife. Buttonbush thrives in wet or boggy conditions, making it a great choice for rain gardens or water features.
Beautyberry produces striking clusters of bright purple berries in late summer that stand out against its green foliage. These vibrant berries attract birds and other wildlife, and the plant is known for its ornamental value and adaptability to various soil types and light conditions.
Aptly named, Sweetshrub features fragrant, reddish-brown flowers with a unique, spicy scent that blooms in late spring. Its attractive foliage and aromatic blooms make it a standout shrub in the garden, and it’s also known for its adaptability to different soil conditions and moderate deer resistance. Note: Sweetshrub may spread vigorously from the roots to …Read More Sweetshrub
With beautiful blooms and seasonal foliage, viburnums are a lovely addition to the garden. They attract pollinators and produce berries that are an excellent food source for wildlife such as songbirds. Viburnums are relatively low-maintenance and adapt to a variety of light and soil conditions. Recommended Thriving Gardens Viburnum: Arrowwood viburnum, Viburnum bracteatum Mapleleaf viburnum, …Read More Viburnum
Plants in the vaccinium family, such as blueberries, have tasty fruit and beautiful flowers that bloom in sunny or partly shaded spots. Some vaccinium plants such as sparkleberry are semi-evergreen, so they keep their leaves for most of the year, making them a good choice for hedges and privacy. They also attract pollinators like bees …Read More Blueberry
A southern garden classic, hydrangeas have big, beautiful white flowers that bloom in both sunny and shady spots. They also attract butterflies and bees, which help other plants in the garden grow and stay healthy. Recommended Thriving Gardens hydrangeas: Oakleaf hydrangea, Hydrangea quercifoliaWild hydrangea,Hydrangea arborescens
Yellow-flowered leafcup is a native perennial with showy, yellow flowers that bloom in late summer. It is a good choice for naturalizing areas and attracts pollinators. Yellow-flowered leafcup has been used in herbal remedies for inflammation.
Moonflower silphium is native only in the Thrive region, though it’s becoming increasingly popular as a garden plant even in Europe. Its large, pale yellow flowers are produced in abundance on sturdy compact stems, and its large wooly leaves are a feature in themselves. It’s a great choice for gardens or meadows and supports a …Read More Moonflower Silphium