There are thousands of plants.  Why did we choose these to list here?  Mainly because we have some first-hand knowledge of them.  Many are in our yard, most are in the neighborhood, and nearly all are native.  Some non-native and invasive plants are listed as well and identified as such.  The Perennials for Your Yard page will give more detail on recommended perennials including seasonality, bloom color, plant size and benefits to wildlife.

Perennials

Vines

• Virginia Creeper
• Crossvine
• English Ivy (invasive & destructive)
• Poison Ivy (dangerous)
• Carolina Jessamine

• Confederate Jasmine
• Pipevine
• Passion Vines
• American Wisteria, (native)
• Asian Wisteria (non-native & invasive)

Shrubs

• American Beautyberry
• Mahonia
• Nandina (invasive; harmful to birds)
• Privet (invasive)

Ground Cover and Grasses

• White Clover
• Muhly Grass
• Vinca Major (invasive)

Photos

American Wisteria

Beautyberry

Blueberry

Columbine

Crocus

Dwarf Crested Isis

Goldenrod

Lenten Roses

Moonflower

Moss Phlox

Native Bee on Joe Pye Weed

Native Geranium – Spotted Cranesbill

Passion Vine

Penstemon

Native Bee on Quince

Purple Trillium

Violets

Virginia Creeper

Wood Poppies