Local Plants Belong Here
All of the plants listed in this guide are great for the garden because they are adapted to the local climate of the region’s ecoregions, and will tolerate average growing conditions. These plants also nurture local wildlife, like birds and butterflies, by providing them food and shelter. Planted in the right spot, these choices will beautify and animate your garden with colorful flowers, foliage, and a variety of wildlife.
For a beautiful garden, plant them with compost or leaf mold, and note that some may need occasional extra watering.

Why Scientific Names?
People use scientific names for plants to make sure everyone knows exactly which plant they are talking about. These names are like special codes that help everyone from around the world identify plants correctly, no matter what language they speak.
Tip:
Similar plants can share common names and ancestry, but they can be bullies in the garden by taking over local plants. Whenever you purchase a plant, make sure you reference the scientific name to ensure you’re getting exactly the species you want!
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Bluestem
Schizachyrium or Andropogon

River Oats
Chasmanthium latifolium

Switchgrass
Panicum virgatum

Marginal Wood Fern
Dryopteris marginalis

Lady Fern
Athyrium filix-femina ssp. asplenoides

Christmas Fern
Polystichum acrostichoides

Netted Chain Fern
Woodwardia areolata

Deciduous Wild Ginger
Asarum canadense

Little Brown Jug
Hexastylis arifolia

Mouse-Eared Coreopsis
Coreopsis auriculata

Dwarf-Crested Iris
Iris cristata

Partridge Berry
Mitchella repens

Phacelia
Phacelia bipinnatifida

Woodland Phlox
Phlox divaricata

Milkweed
Asclepias

Asters
Symphyotrichum or Eurybia

Phlox
Phlox carolina, Phlox amplifolia

Sunflower
Helianthus

Mountain Mint
Pycnanthemum

Lobelia
Lobelia cardinalis, Lobelia syphilitica
Coneflowers
Echinacea and Rudbeckia

Rattlesnake Master
Eryngium yuccifolium
Bluestar
Amsonia tabernaemontana
Wild Columbine
Aquilegia canadensis

Goatsbeard
Aruncus dioicus
Whorled Tickseed
Coreopsis major

Jewelweed
Impatiens capensis

Dense Blazing Star
Liatris spicata

Virginia Bluebells
Mertensia virginica

Rough-Stemmed Goldenrod
Solidago rugosa

Tall Ironweed
Vernonia gigantea

Moonflower Silphium
Silphium mohrii
Yellow-Flowered Leafcup
Smallanthus uvedalia
Hydrangeas
Hydrangea quercifolia, Hydrangea arborescens
Blueberry
Vaccinium

Viburnum
Viburnum bracteatum, Viburnum acerifolium
Sweetshrub
Calycanthus floridus

American Beautyberry
Callicarpa americana
Buttonbush
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Hearts-a-Bustin’
Euonymus americanus
St. John’s Wort
Hypericum frondosum

Winterberry Holly
Ilex verticillata

Virginia Willow
Itea virginica

Ninebark
Physocarpus opulifolius

Swamp Rose
Rosa palustris

Elderberry
Sambucus canadensis

Crossvine
Bignonia capreolata

Virgin’s Bower
Clematis virginiana

Carolina Jessamine
Gelsemium sempervirens

Passionflower
Passiflora incarnata

Muscadine Grape
Muscadenia rotundifolia

Serviceberry
Amelanchier species

American Bladdernut
Staphylea trifolia
Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis
Fringe Tree
Chionanthus virginicus

Flowering Dogwood
Cornus florida
Carolina Silverbell
Halesia tetraptera

Witch Hazel
Hamamelis virginiana

American Holly
Ilex opaca

Sourwood
Oxydendrum arboreum

American Plum
Prunus americana

Eastern Red Cedar
Juniperus virginiana

White Oak
Quercus alba

Shortleaf Pine
Pinus echinata
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