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Acorus americanus variegatus Variegated sweet flag - Hardy perennial bog plant with sweet, spicy-scented leaves.

Spadix-like flowers appear in June and July, followed by dark berries. Sun

Allium schoenoprasum

Chives - Culinary herb; bulb, 1-1.5', showy purple blooms April-May, full sun-part

shade, fragrant tubular leaves with mild onion flavor, medium well drained soil, self-

seeds if not dead-headed

Aloe juvenna

Tiger tooth aloe - Tender perennial succulent from Kenya. Branches out from

base. 6 - 12 inches. The spines ("tiger teeth" do not prick) Average soil. Full sun

to part shade

Aloe vera Aloe vera - Tender perennial succulent from Yemen. 6 - 12 inches. Medicinal

plant. Average soil. Full sun to part shade

Amsonia tabernaemontana

Eastern blue star - Features clusters of delicate, pale blue, star-shaped flowers on

erect, sturdy, leafy stems in late spring - early summer. graceful, willow-shaped,

upright foliage.2-3';sun

Aquilegia vulgaris

Purple columbine - Bushy, clump-forming perennial grows in a mound of thin,

branching, leafy stems to 1.5-3' . bloom April-May; Shade to part shade. Non-

native

Aquilegia x hybridaPink columbine -Herbaceous perennial, 2-2.5', full sun/part shade, blooms April to

May, Pink, attracts hummingbirds. Non-native

Aristaloe aristataGuinea-fowl aloe - Perennial succulent, indoor/outside in summer, water sparingly,

poor soil, part shade, orange blooms July-August

Aristolochia macrophylla

Dutchman's pipe - Native deciduous, woody, climbing vine. Can rapidly grow to 20-

30'. An old-fashioned favorite that is grown for its large, heart-shaped, densely

overlapping leaves 6-12" long; sun/part shade. Host plant for pipevine swallowtail

butterfly.

Baptisia australis

False indigo -- Upright perennial for average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full

sun. 3-4'. Showy indigo blue flowers May to June. Attracts butterflies. Native. Host

plant for wild indigo duskywing butterfly.


Beta vulgarisFord hood Swiss chard - edible, full sun, 1-1.5', dark green thick leaves, keep

evenly moist, heavy yield in heat

Beta vulgarisBeets - 1-1.5', edible leaves and roots, cool season, 1" water per week, 55-70 day

maturity

Brassica oleracea var. viridisGeorgia collards - edible, 3', small yellow flowers, full sun, mulch and evenly

water, needs nitrogen fertilizer

Callicarpa americana American beautyberry - 3-6', blooms June to August. Showy Lavender berries.

Sun to part shade. Attracts Birds. Native

Callicarpa americana ‘alba’Beautyberry 'Alba'- Deciduous tree, 4-8', ivory berries in fall. Sun to part shade.

Attracts Birds. Native

Cephalanthus occidentalis

Buttonbush - Deciduous shrub with an open-rounded habit that typically grows 6-

12', showy, fragrant white flowers in June, 5-12', sun, part shade. Hummingbirds,

butterflies. Native

Chelone glabra

White turtlehead - Herbaceous perennial with distinctive white blooms which are said to

resemble a turtle's head. Strongly prefers wet to moist soils in full to mostly sun. 2-4',

August-September blooms

Cyperus alternifolius

Umbrella palm - Perennial sedge that features a grass-like clump of triangular

green stems 2-3’ tall. Each stem is topped by a whorl of 10-25 drooping leaf-like

bracts that resemble the ribs of a raised umbrella. Flowers in greenish-brown

clusters in summer. Water plant, wet soil, blooms July/August, part/full sun. Non-

native

Cyperus haspan

Dwarf papyrus sedge -Non-native water garden plant. Tender perennial. Round spiked

flower heads of yellow-green florets turn bronze in late summer. 39 inches high and 29

inches wide. Cover with 1-4 inches of water over the crown. Sun to pan shade

Diaspyros virginianaPersimmon - Native deciduous fruit tree. 35 to 60 feet tall, 25 to 35 feet wide.

White flowers May to June. Dry to medium soil. Full to part sun. Good for wildlife


Epiphyllum oxypetalum

Pink night blooming cereus - houseplant, pot in loose well-drained soil, up to 20',

3' green branches, 11" pink flowers in late spring, blooms late evening, closes

sunrise, water daily

Equisetum scirpoidesDwarf horsetail - Ornamental grass with twisted stems, evergreen, water plant.

Non-native

Euphorbia tirucalliPencil cactus - houseplant, up to 30', full sun, new growth has tiny pink leaves that

disappear, sparsely water, sap can cause allergic reactions.

Helianthus maximilliani

Maxamillian's sunflower - Herbaceous perennial, 3-10', yellow rays with darker yellow

center, dry to medium well-drained soil, full sun, attracts birds and butterflies. Native. Host

plant for silvery checkerspot and American lady butterflies.

Helianthus mollis

Downy sunflower - native herbaceous perennial, 2-4', full sun, yellow flowers

drought tolerant, spreads by rhizomes and self-seeding, attracts birds and

butterflies. Native. Host plant for silvery checkerspot and American lady butterflies.

Helianthus x luxurians

Wild hybrid sunflower - native herbaceous perennial, 3-8', full sun to part sun,

moist soil, yellow blooms July to October, fast growing, attract birds and butterflies.

Host plant for silvery checkerspot and American lady butterflies.

Heliopsis helianthoides

False sunflower - Herbaceous perennial, upright clump, blooms June to August in orange-

yellow rays with brown center, full sun, dry to medium well-drained soil, deadhead to extend

bloom period

Hibiscus coccineus

Scarlet rosemallow - gallon - Woody perennial, 3-6', blooms mid-summer to early

fall, crimson red blooms with white stamens, full sun, average well-drained soil,

attacks butterflies and hummingbirds. Native

Hibiscus lasiocarpus

Hairy fruited hibiscus - Herbaceous perennial, 3-7', blooms July to October, white

or rose with magenta crimson eye, full sun, moist soil, attracts butterflies, hairy

stems and leaves. Native

Hibiscus moscheutos

Swamp rose mallow - Herbaceous perennial, 3-7', blooms mid-summer to early

fall, white or pink, forms seed capsules, reseeds, full sun, wet to consistently moist

soil, attracts bees. Native. Host plant for gray hairstreak butterfly.


Hydrangea quercifoliaOakleaf hydrangea - Deciduous shrub, 6-8', blooms May-July with white pyramidal

flowers changing to purplish pink, full sun/part shade, medium moist soil. Native

Ilex x attenuata

Savannah holly - Broadleaf evergreen, columnar, 10-20', insignificant blooms April-

May, full sun/part shade, showy red berries in fall and winter. Needs male and

female for berries, trade gallon. Native

Itea virginicaVirginia sweet spire - native deciduous shrub, 3-4', full sun to part shade, white showy

fragrant flowers May to June, medium moist well-drained soil

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana

Florist kalanchoe - Tender perennial succulent from Madagascar. 6 - 18 inches.

Flowers may be scarlet, pink or salmon. Prefers well-drained soil & bright light.

Good houseplant.

Kalanchoe daigremontianaMother of thousands - Tender perennial succulent from Madagascar. Up to 3 feet

tall. Prefers well-drained soil & bright light. Good houseplant.

Lactuca sativaWaldmann’s Dark Green' leaf lettuce - edible, 0.5-1', full sun to part shade,

medium well-drained soil, green

Lactuca sativaBronze Mignonette 'leaf lettuce - edible, 0.5-1', full sun to part shade, medium

well-drained soil, bronze

Lactuca sativa 'Parris Island' Romaine lettuce - edible, 0.5-1', full sun to part shade, medium well-

drained soil, green

Lactuca sativaTom Thumb' lettuce - edible, 0.5-1', full sun to part shade, medium well-drained

soil, green

Lactuca sativa 'Buttercrunch' lettuce - edible, 0.5-1', full sun to part shade, medium well-drained

soil, green


Lactuca sativa 'Rouge D’Hiver' lettuce - edible, 0.5-1', full sun to part shade, medium well-

drained soil, burgundy

Ledebouria socialis

Silver squill - Succulent, houseplant, bulbous perennial, 10", shade, silver spotted

leaves with purple underside grow from purple tear-drop shaped bulbs, small

greenish flowers in spring, minimal water needs

Liatris pychnostachya

Blazing star - Herbaceous perennial, upright clump typically growing 2-4' tall

(infrequently to 5'), blooms July-August, red-purple flowers on upright stalk, stake if

necessary, full sun, moist well-drained soil. Native

Liatris spicataDense blazingstar - Herbaceous perennial, 2-4', full sun, blooms July-August in

red purple, prefers moist fertile soil, attracts birds and butterflies. Native

Lindera benzoin

Spicebush - Native deciduous shrub, 6-12', full sun/part shade, greenish yellow

blooms in March, with male plant will produce red fruit that attracts birds. Host plant

for spicebush swallowtail butterfly.

Lobelia cardinalisCardinal flower - Perennial upright clump, 3-4', full sun, soil tolerant, blooms mid-

summer to early fall, scarlet red, attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Native

Malvaviscus arboreus var.

drummondii

Turk's cap hibiscus - Perennial shrub, 2-5', partial sun, moist well-drained soil,

semi-evergreen, blooms late spring to early fall, red, attracts birds, butterflies,

hummingbirds. Native

Manfreda virginicaFalse aloe - Native perennial. Max height (with bloom stalk) is six feet. Blooms in summer.

Dry soil. Sun.

Monarda fistulosa

Wild beebalm - native herbaceous perennial, 2-4', showy fragrant pink/lavender blooms July-

September, dry to medium moist well-drained soil, self-seeds, deadhead to prolong blooms,,

attracts bees, butterflies, leaves can be used to make tea

Opuntia sp.

Prickly pear cactus - native cactus, houseplant, full sun, 1' (inside), usually red,

yellow or purple flowers July -August, may produce fruit, pads may be harvested for

drinkable fluids


Panicum virgatum ‘Heavy Metal’

Switchgrass ‘Heavy Metal’ - native ornamental grass, full sun/part shade, 4-5', pink tinged

blooms July to February, medium to wet soil, spreads by rhizomes, attracts birds, cut back

in late winter, metallic blue leaves turn yellow in autumn and provide winter interest. Host

plant for northern pearlyeye, tawny-edged skipper, northern broken-dash, and Delaware

skipper.

Physostegia virginiana

Obedient plant - native herbaceous perennial, 3-4', full sun, showy pink/white blooms June

to September, attracts hummingbirds, called obedient plant because it will temporarily hold

its position if pushed sideways

Pisum sativum var. macrocarpumSugar Pod 2 Snow Pea - edible, 1-1,5', flowers not showy, full sun, medium moist

well-drained soil, cool season vegetable, may be staked

Plectranthus amboinicus

'variegated'

Variegated Cuban oregano - Tender perennial, Grow indoors in winter. 1-3', full

sun to light shade, culinary uses, fragrance between oregano and thyme, white/lilac

flowers on 6" spikes, leaves bordered in cream with pinkish tint. Non-native

Pycnanthemum muticum

Mountain mint - Herbaceous perennial, 1-3', full sun to part shade, pink blooms

July to September, showy, moist soil, leaves make a mild tea, spearmint aroma.

Native

Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm'

Black-eyed Susan 'Goldsturm' - Herbaceous perennial, 2-3' full sun, blooms

June to September, yellow with black center, deadhead to encourage continued

bloom, average moist well-drained soil

Rudbeckia hirta

Black-eyed Susan - short-lived perennial, 1-3', full sun, bright yellow with black centers

bloom June-September, attracts birds, butterflies, drought tolerant. Native. Host plant for

silvery checkerspot

Rudbeckia laciniata

Cutleaf coneflower - native perennial. 2 – 6 feet tall. Showy yellow summer

flowers attract butterflies. Full sun to part shade. Host plant for silvery checkerspot.

Ruellia humilisWild petunia - native herbaceous perennial, 1.5-2', full sun to part shade, showy tubular bell-

shaped blooms in lavender/lilac-blue May-October, drought tolerant

Salvia elegans 'Golden Delicious'

Salvia 'Golden Delicious' - Tender perennial, 2-3', full sun, blooms September-

October, red edible flowers, yellow leaves, moist well-drained soil, attracts

hummingbirds and butterflies. Non-native


Salvia greggii 'Cherry Chief'Salvia 'Cherry Chief' - perennial , 2-3', full sun to part shade, attracts butterflies and

hummingbirds, drought tolerant, trim several times a year to prevent sparse, woody growth

Salvia greggii 'Furman's Red'

Red Texas sage 'Furman's Red' - Perennial shrub, 2-4', full sun, magenta flowers,

late summer to fall, well-drained soil, attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and bees.

Non-native.

Salvia guaranitica 'Black and

purple’

Anise-scented sage 'Black and purple’ - Tender perennial , 2-5', full sun to part

shade, cobalt blooms on black stems from July to frost, attracts hummingbirds, heat

and drought tolerant. Non-native.

Salvia microphylla 'Hot Lips'

Hot Lips Littleleaf Sage is a long-blooming Sage that blooms all summer with eye-

catching red and white bicolor flowers. The nectar-rich flowers attract hummingbirds

and other pollinators. Full sun. 3 - 4 feet tall. Tender perennial. Non-native

Salvia officianalisGarden sage - aromatic, rather woody perennial shrub. Full sun, well-drained soil.

Grows 2.5 feet tall. Non-native

Salvia sp. 'Heatwave Glimmer'Salvia 'Heatwave Glimmer' - Tender perennial, full sun, well-drained soil, peach/white

aromatic blooms July to November, deadhead

Salvia splendens 'Ellie'Salvia 'Ellie' - Tender perennial 3-6', full sun, coral, pink-red blooms July to November,

moist well-drained soil

Salvia 'Texas Wedding'

Salvia 'Texas Wedding' - Herbaceous perennial, compact, 2-3', full sun, profuse

white blooms late spring to fall, well-drained soil, attracts hummingbirds, butterflies.

Non-native

Sarracenia rubra

Red pitcher plant - Herbaceous perennial, 1-2', carnivorous, full sun, moist soil,

pitcher shaped blooms that are greenish with dark red veining, showy and fragrant,

plant needs strict adherence to its cultural needs

Sarracenia x psittacina

Parrot pitcher plant hybrid - herbaceous perennial, 12", carnivorous, full sun,

moist, sandy organic soil, parrot shaped red veined pitcher with flowers April-May

that look like upside. down umbrellas


Satureja montanaWinter savory - Shrubby perennial, 6-15", full sun, dry to medium moist soil,

peppery flavored leaves, white to lilac flowers are profuse in summer, attract bees

Sedum nussbaumerianum

Copper tone sedum - Tender succulent, full sun, less that 1', hardy to 27degrees,

ground cover or hanging basket, full sun gives coppery- orange cover, small white

blooms in spring, drought/heat tolerant

Sedum rubrotinctumJelly bean plant - Tender perennial succulent from Mexico. Brightest colors in full

sun. Well-drained soil. Yellow flowers in spring

Solidago odora var. 'chapmanii'Chapman's goldenrod - native perennial. 1 to 3 feet. Blooms yellow late

summer. Average, well-drained soil. Sun

Solidago shortii 'Solar cascade'

Short's goldenrod 'Golden Cascade' - cultivated variety of native goldenrod.

Perennial. 1 to 3 feet. Blooms yellow mid to late summer. Average, well-drained

soil. Part shade.

Sorghastrum nutans

Indian grass - Native perennial grass. 5 – 6 feet tall. Upright, blue-green foliage

turns orange-yellow in fall. Stiff flowering stems with panicles up to 12 inches long.

Host plant for pepper and salt skipper.

Stapelia scitulaStarfish flower - Succulent, indoors, less that 6", sun to part shade, blooms late fall

to winter, maroon/burgundy star shaped flower. Non-native.

Stokesia laevis

Stoke's aster - Herbaceous perennial, evergreen, 1-2', blooms May to July, blue

flowers, full sun, well-drained soil is essential, deadhead to encourage blooms.

Native.

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

New England aster - Herbaceous perennial, 3-6', full sun, upright habit, blooms

August to September, deep pink-purple flowers, rich moist well-drained soil, attracts

butterflies and bees. Native. Host plant for pearl crescent.

Symphyotrichum oblonifolium

Fragrant aster - Herbaceous perennial, 1-2', average well-drained soil, full sun,

blooms August-September, blue, purple flowers, low growing ground cover. Native.

Host plant for pearl crescent butterfly.


Thymus vulgarisThyme - Herbaceous perennial, 6-12", full sun, culinary herb, aromatic, blooms May

to June, showy pale purple. Non-native.

Tradescantia pallidaSpiderwort 'Purple heart' - Tender perennial, 1-2', full sun/part sun, moist well

drained soil, blooms summer, pink, can be indoor houseplant. Non-native.

Vernonia gigantea

Ironweed - Herbaceous perennial, 5-8', full sun to part shade, blooms August-

September, rose purple, flowers give way to rusty seed clusters, attracts butterflies.

Native. Host plant for painted lady butterfly.

Yucca flaccidaAdam's needle - Native evergreen. Two feet (foliage) to six feet (with bloom stalks)

tall. Blooms late spring. Dry soil. Sun. Attracts butterflies.

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