Southeast Native Plants149 Stories
Fall GardeningGreat Design Plant: Symphyotrichum Novae-Angliae Ushers in Fall
With bold purple flowers easily accessible to pollinators, New England aster offers loads of interest in the autumn garden
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Gardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Lindera Benzoin Offers 3-Season Interest
Support wildlife and enjoy the aromatic leaves of this U.S. native also known as spicebush, Benjamin bush and spicewood
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Gardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Calycanthus Floridus
This U.S. native plant — also called Eastern sweetshrub, Carolina allspice and strawberry shrub — is an aromatic and a visual treat
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Gardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Northern Maidenhair Fern Softens Shade Gardens
Stir up some romance in dark corners with the billowy fronds of native Adiantum pedatum
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Gardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Little Bluestem Goes Above and Beyond
It thrives in poor soil and provides food and shelter for wildlife. Plus, Schizachyrium scoparium is just a darn pretty native grass
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Gardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Nourish Wildlife With American Beautyberry
The bright purple berries of Callicarpa americana feed winged beauties and make the Southeast U.S. native a fall garden standout
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TreesGreat Design Plant: Southern Magnolia, Iconic U.S. Native
Massive, fragrant blooms and deep green leaves set Magnolia grandiflora apart from other large shade trees
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Gardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Sensitive Fern Shows Its Strengths
Wondering what will thrive in your wet, shady garden? It’s Onoclea sensibilis to the rescue
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Native PlantsGreat Design Plant: Wild Bergamot, Friend of Foragers
Nourish butterflies and other winged creatures with the tubular flowers of Monarda fistulosa, a pretty pink native
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TreesGreat Design Plant: Southern Live Oak Offers an Unbeatable Canopy
Keep it dense or prune it for more light. No matter how you grow Quercus virginiana, it’s a majestic addition to its native landscape
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Gardening GuidesGreat Design Plant: Passiflora Incarnata
Enjoy the amazing flowers and edible fruit of U.S. native Passiflora incarnata (also known as maypop) — the butterflies sure do
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