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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