THE GEORGIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY

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“GARDENING WITH NATIVE PLANTS”

P.O. Box 422085 Atlanta, GA 30342 PH: 770-343-6000

GROUNDCOVERS

Alleghany Spurge (Pachysandra procumbens)* evFoam Flower (Tiarella cordifolia)* evPartridgeberry (Mitchella repens)* evCreeping Verbena (Verbena canadensis) DCreeping Phlox (Phlox subulata) evGreen and Gold (Chrysogonum virginianum)* ev

FERNS (FOR SHADE)

Christmas (Polystichum acrostichoides) DevRoyal (Osmunda regalis) wCinnamon Fern (Osmunda cinnamomea) wNorthern Maidenhair (Adiantum pedatum)New York (Thelypteris noveboracensis) wLady (Athyrium filix-femina) wEbony Spleenwort (Asplenium platyneuron) Dev

PLEASE NOTE

This brochure was designed for the piedmont but will prove useful for the rest of Georgia. The plants listed are hardy in the northern part of the state though some may be native to southern portions of Georgia.

SOIL PREPARATION

Throughout most of Georgia, layers of topsoil have been lost to development and agricultural practices. Most newer homes are built on hard clay subsoil. To provide the optimal growing conditions for most plants, the soil must be amended with organic components. These consist of good quality topsoil, compost or soil con-ditioners. Add approximately a 3-inch layer of such material on top and till this into the top 10 inches of soil. This will provide long-term nutrients and enhance drainage. Consult with your local nursery specialist for assistance.

BUTTERFLY ATTRACTING PLANTS(ADULT FOOD SOURCES)

Butterfly Weed (Asclepias spp.)Purple Coneflower (Echinacea spp.)Tickseed (Coreopsis spp.)Phlox (Phlox spp.)Blazing Star (Liatris spp.)Creeping Verbena (Verbena canadensis)Goldenrod (Solidago spp.)Asters (Aster spp.)Stokes Aster (Stokesia laevis)Joe-pye Weed (Eupatorium spp.)Ironweed (Vernonia spp.)Mistflower (Conoclinium coelestinum)Virginʼs Bower (Clematis virginiana)Black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia spp.)Bee Balm (Monarda spp.)Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis)Piedmont Azalea (Rhododendron canescens)Virginia Sweetspire (Itea virginica)Obedient Plant (Physostegia virginiana)

BUTTERFLIES AND THEIR LARVAL FOOD SOURCES

Monarch: Butterfly Weed/Milkweed (Asclepias spp.)Gulf Fritillary: Passionflower Vine (Passiflora spp.)Variegated Fritillary: Violets (Viola spp.), Passionflower Spicebush Swallowtail: Sassafras (Sassafras albidum)Eastern Black Swallowtail: (Daucus pusillus) Zebra Swallowtail: Pawpaw (Asimina triloba)Pipevine Swallowtail: Pipevines (Aristolochia spp.)Tiger Swallowtail: Tulip Poplar, Cottonwood Pearl Crescent: Asters (Aster spp.)Painted Lady: Thistles (Cirsium spp.)Red Admiral: Nettles (Urtica/Boehmeria spp.)Sulphurs: Clover (Trifolium spp.)Checkered Skipper: Asters (Aster spp.)Viceroy: Willows, Cherries and PlumsMourning Cloak: Elm, Willow and CottonwoodBanded Admiral: Birch (Betula nigra)

Every year, native plants lose more ground to non-na-tive plant species. Often these plants are brought here as landscape plants and are still available.

Avoid Using These Plants!!!Non-native Invasive Plants Used in the Landscape (1)

Chinese Privet (Ligustrum sinense)Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica)Bamboo (Phyllostachys aurea)Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellata)Asian Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis, Wisteria floribunda)Mimosa Tree (Albizia julibrissin)Chinaberry Tree (Melia azedarach)English Ivy (Hedera helix)Zebragrass (Miscanthus sinensis)Japanese Climbing Fern (Lygodium japonicum)Nandina (Nandina domestica)Empress/Paulownia Tree (Paulownia tomentosa)Queen Anneʼs Lace (Daucus carota)Wintercreeper (Euonymus fortunei)Multiflora Rose (Rosa multiflora)

ABOUT THE GEORGIA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY

Mission Statement of the Georgia Native Plant Society:

To promote the stewardship and conservation of Geor-giaʼs native plants and their habitats through education and with the involvement of individuals and organiza-tions.

The Georgia Native Plant Society offers a quarterly newsletter, educational programs, lectures, symposia, field trips and rescue events to educate its members and the general public. For more information, visit our web site at www.gnps.org or call us at 770-343-6000.

(1) Source: Georgia Exotic Pest Plant Councilhttp://www.gaeppc.org

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Though many definitions exist, this brochure includes only those plants that evolved in this area or were grow-ing here prior to the arrival of European settlers.

WHAT THREATS ARE FACING NATIVE PLANTS?

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

QUESTIONS?

Contact the Georgia Native Plant Society for more infor-mation at www.gnps.org or 770-343-6000.

To add natural beauty to your landscape.

Native plants are adapted to the local soil and climate.

They are more resistant to local pests and diseases.

Often low maintenance when sited correctly and properly established.

To provide food and shelter for native wildlife dependent upon specific plants.

To provide a refuge for native plants losing their habitats.

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ADVANTAGES OF GARDENNING WITH NATIVE PLANTS

LARGE SHADE TREES

Southern Red Oak (Quercus falcata) DWhite Oak (Quercus alba)Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda) DHickory (Carya spp.) DRed Maple (Acer rubrum) wBald Cypress (Taxodium distichum) wSycamore (Platanus occidentalis) wRiver Birch (Betula nigra) wPin Oak (Quercus palustris) wBlackgum (Nyssa sylvatica) D

SMALL TREES

Dogwood (Cornus florida)*Serviceberry (Amelanchier spp.)Silverbell (Halesia spp.)*Red Buckeye (Aesculus pavia)*Painted Buckeye (Aesculus sylvatica)*Hop Hornbeam (Ostrya virginiana) DRedbud (Cercis canadensis) DHackberry (Celtis occidentalis) D

SHRUBS

Piedmont Azalea (Rhododendron canescens)*Sweetshrub (Calycanthus floridus)Sweetspire (Itea virginica) wOakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia)*Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana)Anise (Illicium floridanum, I. parviflorum) w * evDoghobble (Leucothoe spp.) w * evSummersweet (Clethra alnifolia) wFothergilla (Fothergilla spp.) wYaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria) w evInkberry (Ilex glabra) w evWinterberry (Ilex verticillata) wSumac (Rhus spp.) DRed chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia) DWax Myrtle (Morella cerifera) D evDevilʼs Walking Stick (Aralia spinosa) DNew Jersey Tea (Ceanothus americanus) DLowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium pallidum) D

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Primarily our native plants are being threatened by habitat loss caused by development.

Our native plants are also under threat from non-native plants invading natural areas and displacing them. Often these plants are sold in nurseries as landscape plants.

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Use native plants wherever possible in your landscape.

Donʼt use non-natives known to be invasive (see list).

Encourage your favorite nurseries to sell natives

Buy native plants only from reputable sources and only pur-chase those that are clearly labeled “Nursery Propagated.”

Join or support your local native plant societySupport or encourage green space preservation

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PERENNIALS FOR SHADE

Foam Flower (Tiarella cordifolia) w evWoodland Phlox (Phlox stolonifera or Phlox divaricata)Alum Root (Heuchera americana) D evRed Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis)Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis)Green n Gold (Chrysogonum virginiana) evTurtlehead (Chelone glabra) w Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) w Golden Groundsel (Senecio aureus) D

PERENNIALS FOR SUN

Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia spp.) DTickseed (Coreopsis spp.)Coneflower (Echinacea spp.) DBlue Star (Amsonia cilliata) DFalse Indigo (Baptisia spp.) DPhlox (Phlox paniculata or P. subulata)Butterfly Weed (Asclepias spp.) DPurple Muhly Grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris) DJoe pye Weed (Eupatorium spp.) wIronweed (Vernonia spp.) wSwamp Hibiscus (Hibiscus coccineus) wSwamp Sunflower (Helianthus angustifolius) wSpiderwort (Tradescantia virginiana) DBee Balm (Monarda fistulosa) DBlazing Star (Liatris spp.) DAsters (Aster spp.) DGoldenrod (Solidago spp.) D

VINES

Coral Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens)Jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens or G. rankinii) evAmerican Wisteria (Wisteria frutescens)Crossvine (Bignonia capreolata) evSumac (Rhus spp.) DRed chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia) DWax Myrtle (Morella cerifera) D evDevilʼs Walking Stick (Aralia spinosa) DNew Jersey Tea (Ceanothus americanus) DLowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium pallidum) D