The American plum tree helps local wildlife by providing food and shelter for birds, bees, and butterflies. Pretty flowers in spring and tasty fruits make it a great tree to have in yards, helping to keep the environment healthy and full of life.
Carolina jessamine is one of the best vines you can grow in the southeast with beautiful blooms and fine textured, glossy evergreen leaves. Its bright yellow, fragrant flowers show up sometimes in February as one of our earliest native flowers. Blooms usually peak in late March in our region. An excellent choice for screening and … Carolina Jessamine
Virgin’s bower is a vigorous, deciduous vine with fragrant white flowers that appear from late summer into fall. Its vigorous growth requires attention and pruning to keep it off other plants and to maintain an attractive appearance. It will tolerate a wide range of sun exposure but performs best with morning sun and afternoon shade … Virgin’s Bower
The American elderberry produces lovely white flowers in the summer that turn into dark berries in the fall, which are great for making jams and syrups. It also provides good wildlife habitat and is a fast-growing shrub that can add great texture to the garden. Heads up: While cooked berries are edible, the raw berries … Elderberry
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.
Hearts-a-bustin’ produces striking, bright pink to red fruits in the fall that stand out against its green foliage and provide valuable habitat and food for birds. Its unique fruit and attractive, glossy leaves make Hearts-a-bustin’ a lovely addition to any garden, and it thrives in a variety of 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 … Sweetshrub
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
Lobelia plants boast beautiful, bright flowers that add a burst of color to flower beds. They also attract butterflies and bees, which help other plants in your garden grow and stay healthy. Recommended Thriving Gardens Lobelia: Cardinal flower, Lobelia cardinalis Great blue lobelia, Lobelia siphilitica
Dwarf crested iris is a low-growing, early-blooming iris with delicate, purple flowers. It is suitable for rock gardens, woodland edges, and moist, well-drained soil.