Archives: Native Plants

Black Cherry (Prunus serotina)

Black Cherry flowers and prominently serrated leaves in spring. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) Prunus serotina, commonly known as Black Cherry, Wild Black Cherry,

Rusty Blackhaw Viburnum (Viburnum rufidulum)

Rusty Blackhaw Viburnum botanical features. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Viburnum rufidulum, commonly known as Rusty Blackhaw Viburnum or Southern Blackhaw, is a distinctive

Carolina Phlox (Phlox carolina)

Carolina Phlox showcases its vibrant pink to purple flower clusters in late spring. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) Phlox carolina, commonly known as Carolina

Yellow Birch (Betula alleghaniensis)

Betula alleghaniensis, commonly known as Yellow Birch, is a magnificent deciduous tree native to the cool, moist forests of eastern North America. This member of

White Wood Aster (Aster divaricatus)

Aster divaricatus, commonly known as White Wood Aster, is a delicate perennial wildflower native to eastern North America’s deciduous and mixed forests. This charming member

American Holly (Ilex opaca)

Ilex opaca, commonly known as American Holly, is a magnificent evergreen tree that stands as one of the most iconic native species of the southeastern

Basswood (Tilia americana)

Basswood foliage and fragrant flower clusters that attract numerous pollinators. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) Tilia americana, commonly known as Basswood, American Basswood, or

Maple-leaf Viburnum (Viburnum acerifolium)

Maple-leaf Viburnum displaying its distinctive three-lobed leaves and creamy-white flower clusters. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA) Viburnum acerifolium, commonly known as Maple-leaf Viburnum, Dockmackie, or

Blue Star (Amsonia tabernaemontana)

Blue Star showcases its distinctive pale blue, star-shaped flowers in late spring clusters. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) Amsonia tabernaemontana, commonly known as Blue

Carolina Silverbell (Halesia carolina)

Carolina Silverbell’s distinctive drooping white bell-shaped flowers in early spring. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Halesia carolina, commonly known as Carolina Silverbell or Two-winged

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