Native georgia plants

The genus Amsonia Blue Star is made up of mostly US native perennial plants that are resistant to deer and drought and attract butterflies.

This Georgia native plants list will help you choose some great plants for your garden and landscaping projects.

Although not every native plant is drought-tolerant or carefree, their main advantage is that they are more adapted to our heat and humidity. Many are just as colorful as common non-native plants you'd find at a garden center. The University of Georgia has just published a great compilation of native trees, shrubs, ferns, grasses, wildflowers

North Carolina native plants are some of our favorites but we may be biased since it is our home state. See our diverse collection of native plants and flowers from North Carolina.

Support for pollinators is increasing as the message about their importance circulates to even wider audiences. Pollinator Week was created twelve years ago and is now celebrated world-wide, taking the message even further. I have been frustrated every year with graphic images that get circulated showing “flowers to support bees” but which contain 80% non-native plants and largely reference benefits to honey bees (which are great but they are not native to the US). I have told myself for…

Do you want to grow a beautiful garden but don’t want to spend hours every day maintaining it? We have the best tips and tricks for minimal garden maintenance! When you read our blog, you will learn about the best most beautiful Georgia perennial plants to choose for minimal maintenance, like Liriope, Hostas, Azaleas, and Star Jasmine! You will also learn how water irrigation systems, mulch, and non-fussy flowers help in minimal garden maintenance! Click here to read our full blog now…

Let’s explore some Georgia drought tolerant plants;

One chemical-free way to defend against invasive species is to plant native plants that can outcompete them.

See the easy four green plants that can survive and thrive in the hot Georgia sun, with little maintenance - even the laziest gardeners can handle these!

As the sweet peach state, Georgia is truly a magical state that is home to seven natural wonders and boasts a pleasant subtropical climate. With the added bonuses of longer growing seasons and mild winters, the opportunities for Georgia native planting are expansive. Check out this blog to learn the importance of planting native and for some Georgia native planting options!