{"id":28997,"date":"2024-08-26T16:13:47","date_gmt":"2024-08-26T16:13:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/?p=28997"},"modified":"2024-08-26T16:26:16","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T16:26:16","slug":"mississippi-native-plants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/mississippi-native-plants\/","title":{"rendered":"Mississippi Native Plants for Your Landscape"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Native plants that thrive in Mississippi include hardy trees like red maple and American holly,&nbsp; flowers like crossvine, aquatic plants like swamp sunflower, and edibles like American beautyberry.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Native plants are naturally adapted to Mississippi\u2019s climate and soils, so planting natives is always the smart choice. They don\u2019t need much fertilizer, pesticides, or supplemental watering, among other things, making them easy to maintain.&nbsp;<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-66f10be3-b6d0-48e8-a46e-70f034deda8b\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">We\u2019ll explore the best Mississippi native plants in this article:<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/mississippi-native-plants\/#0-native-trees-in-mississippi\" style=\"\">Native trees in Mississippi<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/mississippi-native-plants\/#4-native-shrubs-in-mississippi\" style=\"\">Native shrubs in Mississippi<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/mississippi-native-plants\/#8-native-flowers-in-mississippi\" style=\"\">Native flowers in Mississippi<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/mississippi-native-plants\/#11-native-herbs-in-mississippi\" style=\"\">Native herbs in Mississippi<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/mississippi-native-plants\/#15-native-ferns-in-mississippi\" style=\"\">Native ferns in Mississippi<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/mississippi-native-plants\/#18-native-vines-in-mississippi\" style=\"\">Native vines in Mississippi<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/mississippi-native-plants\/#21-native-grass-like-plants-in-mississippi\" style=\"\">Native grass-like plants in Mississippi<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-native-trees-in-mississippi\"><span id=\"native-trees-in-mississippi\">Native trees in Mississippi<\/span><\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-red-maple\"><span id=\"red-maple\">Red maple<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Red-maple-1.jpg\" alt=\"close up image of red maple\" class=\"wp-image-29005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Red-maple-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Red-maple-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Red-maple-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Red-maple-1-610x406.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Red_maple_leaves.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Heng Wang<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">C<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/deed.en\">C BY-SA 3.0<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This tree can grow as tall as 90 feet and is noted for its lovely fall color. With its broad canopy, red maple makes a great shade tree. It features clusters of tiny red flowers that bloom from February to March and are followed by red-winged samaras.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.msstate.edu\/publications\/publications\/native-trees-for-mississippi-landscapes#:~:text=Showy%20winter%20fruits-,Red%20Maple,-Acer%20rubrum%20Linnaeus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Red maple<\/a> grows fast, is low-maintenance, and needs just a little pruning. The good thing about red maple is that it won\u2019t need much of your attention once it&#8217;s established. Just water it adequately through its first season and then leave it alone and enjoy it.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scientific name:<\/strong> Acer rubrum<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other names: <\/strong>Swamp maple, Scarlet maple, Drummond\u2019s maple<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tree type: <\/strong>Deciduous&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA hardiness zone: <\/strong>3-9<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time: <\/strong>Early spring<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance: <\/strong>Sweet cherry or almond flower scent<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature size: <\/strong>90 feet tall and 30-50 feet wide<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sunlight requirement: <\/strong>Full sun, partial shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil preferences: <\/strong>Clay, chalk, loam, sandy \u2013 moist to wet soil<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Moderate, likes wet and moist soil<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>Toxic to horses<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-american-holly-\"><span id=\"american-holly\">American holly<em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/holly-leaf-red-flower-plant-american-holly-1615379-pxhere.com-1.jpg\" alt=\"close up image of american holly tree\" class=\"wp-image-13814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/holly-leaf-red-flower-plant-american-holly-1615379-pxhere.com-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/holly-leaf-red-flower-plant-american-holly-1615379-pxhere.com-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/holly-leaf-red-flower-plant-american-holly-1615379-pxhere.com-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/holly-leaf-red-flower-plant-american-holly-1615379-pxhere.com-1-610x406.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pxhere.com\/en\/photo\/1615379\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pxhere<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An evergreen that grows as high as 50 feet, <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.msstate.edu\/publications\/publications\/native-trees-for-mississippi-landscapes#:~:text=Fruits%3A%20Winter%20fruits-,American%20Holly,-Ilex%20opaca%20Aiton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American holly<\/a> is found throughout Mississippi. Female trees bear fragrant fruits and leaves and are an essential food source for wildlife in the fall. It\u2019s a low-maintenance tree.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scientific name: <\/strong>Ilex opaca<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other names: <\/strong>Christmas holly<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA hardiness zone:<\/strong> 5-9<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time: <\/strong>Spring and early summer&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tree type: <\/strong>Evergreen<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance: <\/strong>Sweet<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature size: <\/strong>15-30 feet, may occasionally grow up to 60 feet in some moist regions<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sunlight requirement: <\/strong>Full sun to partial shade \u2013 needs afternoon shade in hot climates<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil preferences: <\/strong>Moist, well-drained soil. Chalk, loam, clay, sand<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Medium, keep the soil moist<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>Toxic to cats, dogs, and children if ingested&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-pagoda-dogwood-\"><span id=\"pagoda-dogwood\">Pagoda dogwood&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cornus-alternifolia-1.jpg\" alt=\"image of pagoda dogwood grown on side of a lawn\" class=\"wp-image-29001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cornus-alternifolia-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cornus-alternifolia-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cornus-alternifolia-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cornus-alternifolia-1-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cornus-alternifolia-1-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Cornus_alternifolia_(Pagoda_Dogwood)_(36454470925).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plant Image Library<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a rather small tree with a distinct horizontal branching pattern that gives it a stunning multi-tiered, pagoda look. It\u2019s found in dry woodlands or along stream banks and produces creamy-white, flat-topped flowers from May to June.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll see bluish-black fruits on the tree from July to August. Pagoda dogwood has a fibrous root system that keeps it from transplanting well but is a low-maintenance tree overall. The <a href=\"https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/cornus-alternifolia\/\">Pagoda dogwood<\/a> tree looks very attractive against sharp, vertical architectural lines with its oval shape and sideways branching pattern.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scientific name:<\/strong> Cornus alternifolia<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other names: <\/strong>Alternate-leaf dogwood,&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA hardiness zone:<\/strong> 3-7<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time: <\/strong>Spring and early summer<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tree type: <\/strong>Deciduous&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance: <\/strong>Sweet<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature size: <\/strong>12-20 feet tall<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sunlight requirement: <\/strong>Full sun to partial shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil preferences: <\/strong>Well-drained and nutrient-rich soil. Loam, clay, sandy<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Low, needs regular watering until establishment and then only during droughts<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>None<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-native-shrubs-in-mississippi\"><span id=\"native-shrubs-in-mississippi\">Native shrubs in Mississippi<\/span><\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-red-buckeye-\"><span id=\"red-buckeye\">Red buckeye&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Red-buckeye-1.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of Red buckeye plant\" class=\"wp-image-25082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Red-buckeye-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Red-buckeye-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Red-buckeye-1-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Red-buckeye-1-610x405.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.m.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Aesculus_pavia_2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eric Hunt<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rarely exceeding 10 feet in height, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=aepa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">red buckeye<\/a> is found on well-drained river and creek banks. It looks great planted in clusters beneath canopy trees.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A broad mounding shrub, red buckeye produces clusters of large, red spikes in March and April. Expect occasional defoliation in midsummer from leaf anthracnose, but it won\u2019t harm the plant.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scientific name:<\/strong> Aesculus pavia<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other names: <\/strong>Scarlet buckeye, firecracker plant<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA hardiness zone: <\/strong>4-8&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time: <\/strong>March and April<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Shrub type: <\/strong>Deciduous<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance: <\/strong>Sweet<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature size: <\/strong>20-40 feet tall<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sunlight requirement: <\/strong>Partial shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil preferences: <\/strong>Well-drained, deep, acidic, clay, and loam<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Moderate, about one inch of water or rainfall per week<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>Highly poisonous to both animals and humans<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-winterberry-holly-\"><span id=\"winterberry-holly\">Winterberry holly&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"558\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Winterberry-holly.jpg\" alt=\"picture of a Winterberry holly plant\" class=\"wp-image-15740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Winterberry-holly.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Winterberry-holly-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Winterberry-holly-768x536.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Winterberry-holly-610x425.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/71119007@N03\/50365121931\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Under the same moon&#8230;<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This native Mississippi shrub is known for its red berries that mature in the fall and serve as a good food source for birds and small mammals in the winter. However, you will have to cross-pollinate the plant for these berries to grow.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umn.edu\/trees-and-shrubs\/winterberry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Winterberry holly<\/a> is a low-maintenance plant but is picky about the soil it grows in; it requires acidic, moist, and well-drained soil to grow properly. The good news is that this plant is resistant to salt, fire, and deer foraging.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scientific name: <\/strong>Ilex verticillata<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other names: <\/strong>Common winterberry, winterberry&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA hardiness zone: <\/strong>3-9&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time: <\/strong>Spring<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Shrub type: <\/strong>Deciduous<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance:<\/strong> Does not have a distinct scent<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature size: <\/strong>3-15 feet<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sunlight requirement: <\/strong>Full sun to partial shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil preferences: <\/strong>Well-drained, clay, loam, sand, acidic, moist<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Moderate to high<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>Toxic if ingested<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-common-buttonbush-\"><span id=\"common-buttonbush\">Common buttonbush<em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cephalanthus-occidentalis.jpg\" alt=\"close up image of flowers of common buttonbush\" class=\"wp-image-29010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cephalanthus-occidentalis.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cephalanthus-occidentalis-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cephalanthus-occidentalis-768x540.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cephalanthus-occidentalis-610x429.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Cephalanthus_occidentalis_occidentalis1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Cosmonaut<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Naturally occurring around swamps, lakes, ponds, and other areas with wet soil, the common buttonbush is known for its small, tubular, white flowers. They sprout between June and September and make a favorite food source for butterflies and bees.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the weather cools, buttonbush develops reddish-brown fruits to complement the fall colors and make a nice food for several bird species. <a href=\"https:\/\/plants.usda.gov\/DocumentLibrary\/plantguide\/pdf\/pg_ceoc2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buttonbush<\/a> is an attractive plant, not just aesthetically but for a variety of pollinators, birds, waterfowl, and mammals.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scientific name: <\/strong>Cephalanthus occidentalis<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other names: <\/strong>Buttonbush<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA hardiness zone: <\/strong>5-11<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time: <\/strong>June &#8211; September<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Shrub type: <\/strong>Multi-stemmed deciduous<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance:<\/strong> Intensely sweet&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature size: <\/strong>5-12 feet<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sunlight requirement: <\/strong>Full sun to partial shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil preferences: <\/strong>Moist, sand, loam<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Moderate to high<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>Poisonous for humans and animals<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-native-flowers-in-mississippi\"><span id=\"native-flowers-in-mississippi\">Native flowers in Mississippi<\/span><\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-tickseed-\"><span id=\"tickseed\">Tickseed&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_geumgye-guk-g63d47e41d_1280.jpg\" alt=\"yellow flowers of tickseed\" class=\"wp-image-11332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_geumgye-guk-g63d47e41d_1280.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_geumgye-guk-g63d47e41d_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_geumgye-guk-g63d47e41d_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/rsz_geumgye-guk-g63d47e41d_1280-610x406.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/de\/users\/manseok_kim-1005494\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=6590337\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">manseok Kim<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/de\/photos\/geumgye-guk-goldene-welle-tickseed-6590337\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Giving your Mississippi landscape the pop of color it needs, Tickseed\u2019s name comes from its round seeds that resemble ticks and make a favorite snack for birds and other wildlife. It\u2019s a low-maintenance flower that won\u2019t need much from you if the soil and temperature are right.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scientific name: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mdc.mo.gov\/discover-nature\/field-guide\/tickseed-coreopsis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coreopsis<\/a><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other names: <\/strong>Buttonbush<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA hardiness zone: <\/strong>5-11<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time: <\/strong>June &#8211; September<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Shrub type: <\/strong>Multi-stemmed deciduous<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance:<\/strong> Does not have a distinct scent<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature size: <\/strong>5-12 feet<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sunlight requirement: <\/strong>Full sun to partial shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil preferences: <\/strong>Moist, sand, loam<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Moderate to high<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards:<\/strong><\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-crossvine-\"><span id=\"crossvine\">Crossvine&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2501220883_204b58bcaa_k-1.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of crossvine flower\" class=\"wp-image-29089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2501220883_204b58bcaa_k-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2501220883_204b58bcaa_k-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2501220883_204b58bcaa_k-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2501220883_204b58bcaa_k-1-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/2501220883_204b58bcaa_k-1-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/12535240@N05\/2501220883\/in\/photolist-swSEas-t71YLf-t7ifip-Qa6WCr-2oF8ref-4P2pPZ-9ByLCf-9ByLKW-2kc24yx-rEHZF2-roTvC1-GMStiQ-9E5CU7-2imjDga-bCrohr-bH38Je-2iMH4HW-9E5He7-25hYzi4-2m3gfw4-2iXmfk4-JTLSsG-4P2qJc-4Sp68V-odbvzb-24br9Kc-q4XRSm-2epsVs5-eLV5EC-eZKCWG-f3jmNt-2iSd9Sw-2ok7ttU-DYmL7-6nWLDj-dYjvsM-DXSd5-9B7h5G-DYmrp-eZyc6n-eZKy2q-eZyeZv-eLUiQ1-eZyhir-eZydbi-6amTcm-8wRAd2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">carlfbagge<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The foliage of this tropical-looking flower starts green but develops a beautiful reddish-purple hue in the fall. It creeps up tree trunks and fences in the spring to fill your yard with fragrant orange-red flowers.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crossvine has a marking on its stem that resembles the Greek cross, hence the name. It\u2019s generally a low-maintenance flower to grow but will need some pruning to maintain a desired shape.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scientific name: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=bica#:~:text=Cressler%2C%20Alan-,Bignonia%20capreolata,-Bignonia%20capreolata%20L\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bignonia capreolata<\/a><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA hardiness zone: <\/strong>6-9<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Type: <\/strong>Flowering vine<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time: <\/strong>Mid-April to late July<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance:<\/strong> Smells like mocha<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature size: <\/strong>6 inches to 4 feet<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sunlight requirement: <\/strong>Full sun or partial shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil preferences: <\/strong>Clay, loam, sand<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Moderate to low<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>Safe, but might cause mild reaction in children<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-native-herbs-in-mississippi\"><span id=\"native-herbs-in-mississippi\">Native herbs in Mississippi<\/span><\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-common-yarrow-\"><span id=\"common-yarrow\">Common yarrow&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Common_Yarrow_Achillea_millefolium.jpg\" alt=\"white flowers of common yarrow on a stem\" class=\"wp-image-29028\" style=\"width:794px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Common_Yarrow_Achillea_millefolium.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Common_Yarrow_Achillea_millefolium-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Common_Yarrow_Achillea_millefolium-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Common_Yarrow_Achillea_millefolium-610x406.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Common_Yarrow_(Achillea_millefolium)_-_Oslo,_Norway_2020-08-12_(01).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ryan Hodnett<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yarrow is native to Mississippi but is popular in France for its reputed ability to heal the hands of working folks \u2013 earning it the nickname \u201ccarpenter\u2019s herb.\u201d<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s edible; the leaves have a peppery taste and are used in salads, while the flowers are used to flavor liqueurs. You can use the flowers for fragrant bouquets or dried arrangements. If you\u2019re trying to attract butterflies, this is your pick.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scientific name: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=ACMI2#:~:text=Page%2C%20Lee-,Achillea%20millefolium,-Achillea%20millefolium%20L\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Achillea millefolium<\/a><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other names: <\/strong>Yarrow, Milfoil, Western Yarrow<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA hardiness zone: <\/strong>4-8<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Type: <\/strong>Wildflower, herb<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time: <\/strong>Early May to late July<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance:<\/strong> Earthy, chamomile-like scent<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature size: <\/strong>24-36 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sunlight requirement: <\/strong>Full sun but will tolerate light shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil preferences: <\/strong>Well-drained, dry to medium moisture soils. Chalk, loam, sand<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Low<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardenia.net\/plant\/achillea-millefolium-white-yarrow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Toxic<\/a> to dogs, cats, and horses.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-bergamot-\"><span id=\"bergamot\">Bergamot&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Wild-Bergamot.jpg\" alt=\"pink flowers of the wild bergamot plant\" class=\"wp-image-25275\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Wild-Bergamot.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Wild-Bergamot-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Wild-Bergamot-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Wild-Bergamot-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Wild-Bergamot-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/usfwshq\/5992418976\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With its attractive flowers, bergamot lures in plenty of bee species and hummingbirds to keep your Mississippi landscape busy and colorful. It&nbsp; has a clump-forming growth pattern and super fragrant lilac-purple flowers and green foliage.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nectar-rich blooms ensure regular visitors to the garden, while the herb\u2019s aromatic leaves are used in teas.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scientific name: <\/strong>Monarda fistulosa<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other names: <\/strong>Wild bergamot, beebalm<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA hardiness zone: <\/strong>3-8<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time: <\/strong>Mid-summer to early fall<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance:<\/strong> Hints of citrus and mint<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature size: <\/strong>36-48 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sunlight requirement: <\/strong>Full sun and partial shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil preferences: <\/strong>Dry to medium moisture, well-drained<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Moderate to low<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>No<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-lemon-balm\"><span id=\"lemon-balm\">Lemon balm<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/lemon-balm-1.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of lemon balm plant\" class=\"wp-image-29081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/lemon-balm-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/lemon-balm-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/lemon-balm-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/lemon-balm-1-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/lemon-balm-1-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/wendellsmith\/9858548535\/in\/photolist-2nbDhW5-g2az2x-g2aD1K-cbXF6w-bMQyA4-KiVBL-6DAUQL-9CqDSs-9UasN2-6QYxJm-9KD4pM-22VwVKL-2fscu-9UasKP-9NCMTk-dcT74y-Tm7aNb-c1UxR1-6GiY4Q-9MaXuq-BKU4t3-asigwk-J3RQr5-bViUvh-8mND1k-U12D4W-2q4bcc8-g2ax93-4QF6Ts-cucdeJ-g2avg5-U4QJ25-2jj3QEh-8N6Dcu-c1UxH9-9Qrvid-K93CLb-h5rY44-8N6DbU-askU47-bX2Btm-bX2iQY-gsEgVS-6XzfQr-98XNnQ-gEQ1Q9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wendell Smith<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This herb is a member of the mint family and is known for its calming, soothing properties. It produces yellowish-green, heart-shaped leaves that have a distinctive lemony aroma when crushed. You will see its small, white, yellow, or pinkish flowers blooming from summer until fall.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hort.extension.wisc.edu\/articles\/lemon-balm-melissa-officinalis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lemon balm<\/a> is a vigorous grower, though, so watch out for rapid spread.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scientific name: <\/strong>Melissa officinalis<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other names: <\/strong>Balm leaf, balm oil plant, bee balm<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA hardiness zone: <\/strong>4-9<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time: <\/strong>Summer<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance:<\/strong> Leaves are lemon-scented<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature size: <\/strong>18-24 inches<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sunlight requirement: <\/strong>Full sun, partial shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil preferences: <\/strong>Sandy, moist, well-drained<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Low to moderate<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>No<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-native-ferns-in-mississippi\"><span id=\"native-ferns-in-mississippi\">Native ferns in Mississippi<\/span><\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"16-christmas-fern-\"><span id=\"christmas-fern\">Christmas fern&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Christmas-Fern.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of Christmas Fern plant\" class=\"wp-image-24421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Christmas-Fern.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Christmas-Fern-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Christmas-Fern-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Christmas-Fern-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Christmas-Fern-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/cranbrooksci\/6550797951\/in\/photolist-2kT3bJP-8NqJjS-8TnKg6-7uaq8R-2j6Wnnj-aYSy1g-2mSYcyh-2ptwY6v-nbtqcF-N2Vc3-9SqrLZ-nbtxvD-SLtHBy-nbsYir-J6yUwH-5wSS2A-5wNu6i-5wSRPh-iQihN7-ntjAM6-2ngVJpx-HgKzbX-2ok97sS-efBRUA-2okcVuo-bM7H4P-2ptwY4m-5wYSFj-5wYSNs-2ptweFy-2ptwexY-5wSRto-bM7JwD-85FZdH-WKwL6h-2piTz8W-xpEWWW-VJfA5J-25V6vFK-Rcg845-Rcg7ry-VJfFj1-ATRBvA-2okdWig-5znAp2-PpZH9N-2ouqCxd-2pfFRFa-2pRMCc3-WGjfEd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cranbrook Science<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This Mississippi fern gets its name from its quality of staying green throughout the holiday season. It has a leathery texture and its glossy, green fronds retain color year-round. It loves shade; it might even get stressed and go pale and stunted in continuous sun exposure.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apart from a few specific soil requirements, this is a pretty low-maintenance plant. Native American groups used it for medicinal purposes.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scientific name: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/polystichum-acrostichoides\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Polystichum acrostichoides<\/a><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other names: <\/strong>Christmas dagger, Christmas dagger fern<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA hardiness zone: <\/strong>3-9<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time: <\/strong>Year-round<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance:<\/strong> Faint, must-like scent<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature size: <\/strong>1.5-2 feet, occasionally grows 3 feet tall<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sunlight requirement: <\/strong>Shade and part-shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil preferences: <\/strong>Cool, moist, well-drained, sandy, sandy loam, medium loam<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Moderate<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>No<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"17-royal-fern\"><span id=\"royal-fern\">Royal fern<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/OsmundaRegalis-1.jpg\" alt=\"close up image of Royal Fern plant\" class=\"wp-image-28093\" style=\"width:803px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/OsmundaRegalis-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/OsmundaRegalis-1-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/OsmundaRegalis-1-768x497.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/OsmundaRegalis-1-610x395.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:OsmundaRegalis.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Christian Fischer<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A popular <a href=\"http:\/\/extension.msstate.edu\/content\/ferns-for-mississippi-gardens\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">fern for Mississippi<\/a> landscapes, the royal fern grows around the banks of streams and woodland bogs. Taking on a pink hue in spring, its tips are crowned with rusty-brown flower spikes. The foliage then turns reddish-brown in fall.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, royal fern is low-maintenance, disease and pest-free. It\u2019s also used for medicinal purposes all over the world.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scientific name: <\/strong>Osmunda regalis<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other names: <\/strong>Blooming fern, bog onion, ditch fern<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA hardiness zone: <\/strong>3-10<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time: <\/strong>Spring and summer<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance:<\/strong> Does not have a distinctive aroma<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature size: <\/strong>2-6 feet&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sunlight requirement: <\/strong>Full sun and partial shade, but manages to grow in shade as well<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil preferences:&nbsp; <\/strong>Moist but well-drained, clay, loam<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Moderate to high<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>No<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"18-native-vines-in-mississippi\"><span id=\"native-vines-in-mississippi\">Native vines in Mississippi<\/span><\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"19-crossvine\"><span id=\"crossvine-2\">Crossvine<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bignonia-capreolata.jpg\" alt=\"a lot of red flowers of crossvine\" class=\"wp-image-29019\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bignonia-capreolata.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bignonia-capreolata-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bignonia-capreolata-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bignonia-capreolata-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Bignonia-capreolata-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Bignonia_capreolata_2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stan Shebs<\/a> | Wikimedia Commons | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Crossvine is common in Mississippi. It produces trumpet-shaped, orange-red flowers that bloom in clusters of 2 to 5. It makes an excellent nectar source for native pollinators and its flowers attract hummingbirds to gardens.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This <a href=\"https:\/\/plants.usda.gov\/DocumentLibrary\/plantguide\/pdf\/pg_bica.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vine<\/a> will climb and scramble over anything in its path and is often used to cover structures with its attractive foliage.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scientific name: <\/strong>Bignonia capreolata<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other names: <\/strong>Trumpet flower<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA hardiness zone: <\/strong>6-9<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time: <\/strong>Spring and summer<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance:<\/strong> Mocha<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sunlight requirement: <\/strong>Full sun and partial shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil preferences:&nbsp; <\/strong>Moist but well-drained, chalk, loam, clay, sand<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Low to moderate<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>No<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"20-trumpet-vine-\"><span id=\"trumpet-vine\">Trumpet vine&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/trumpet-vine-1.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of trumpet vine plant\" class=\"wp-image-29083\" style=\"width:800px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/trumpet-vine-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/trumpet-vine-1-300x257.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/trumpet-vine-1-768x657.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/trumpet-vine-1-610x522.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/usfwsnortheast\/51252144489\/in\/photolist-2n152Re-8FMdYd-joZgZ-kwXS4-a7cDvA-6RvivL-9knxHu-2bQL1fV-qPqUFi-2m5YCXB-211QoMY-2jCfsuh-akY2u-qPjRyQ-ebA5oB-d2BcQQ-cbQtB-2cNGcjR-msrsk-2EYvKN-jrEd-gHptU-zjWF6-28VfncP-kCuaSL-4vSksU-2kacHMM-6kVwk-qPit2W-N6vCa-2ohATh3-2kvMcSZ-2ntuEvm-2nDNbGx-84Ms3J-6emFgE-4yPdKU-A4cqG-9YuRBd-2jBUHbc-699yaW-3Vf3Cj-r6NAHC-r6Tu2z-qPjPSo-qa6jsD-r6Tv9e-qPqVen-r4AbPW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Northeast Region<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/publicdomain\/mark\/1.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Public Domain<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This vigorous vine is a woody climber that features showy trumpet-shaped flowers. These flowers fill your landscape with color throughout the summer with clusters of tubular flowers at the end of branches. Flowers attract hummingbirds too.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=cara2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trumpet vine<\/a> is often used for controlling erosion, but you need to keep the plant in check because it has an aggressive colonizing tendency.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scientific name: <\/strong>Campsis radicans<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other names: <\/strong>Common trumpet, trumpet creeper, cow vine<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA hardiness zone: <\/strong>5-9<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time: <\/strong>Summer<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance:<\/strong> Non-fragrant&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sunlight requirement: <\/strong>Full sun, partial sun<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil preferences:&nbsp; <\/strong>Moist but well-drained, chalk, loam, clay, sand<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Low to moderate<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>Slightly toxic if ingested, may cause skin issues in sensitive groups<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"21-native-grass-like-plants-in-mississippi\"><span id=\"native-grass-like-plants-in-mississippi\">Native grass-like plants in Mississippi<\/span><\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"22-big-bluestem\"><span id=\"big-bluestem\">Big bluestem<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/big-bluestem.jpg\" alt=\"big bluestem grasses\" class=\"wp-image-24422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/big-bluestem.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/big-bluestem-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/big-bluestem-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/big-bluestem-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/big-bluestem-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/plant_diversity\/51501456605\/in\/photolist-2mt1qLn-zCZRDm-2mt1qXV-2msRBHs-2msWQX9-2khmsVP-jwHRSz-bzZcg3-o7VdaW-88joqh-kxaSW6-2oVPpqE-2oVKiex-2nPrsJ5-2oVQstn-2oVPpvQ-2oVQsvr-2oVQsnA-2oVQTpH-2nPk6aE-aqX2F7-2nnP75e-q18p2A-2nPiWkh-o5eN18-2oVQTpT-oifmpz-mpabYH-2nPrsfu-2hvYsmg-2hvXpZP-e22264-oiKzE-xcLR6N-e27DsL-e4SSdH-xcLH6E-xcUDmD-oiKti-yatpqp-yat8AD-fqMv85-fx878q-pkG6iS-o5YjTW-zcDV4u-2nK42Cy-cMyMVY-2oVQTjs-2nK33SY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Matt Lavin<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This perennial bunchgrass forms an upright clump of stems with flattened leaves that appear blue-green in spring and mature into a fine green as the season progresses.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its long flowering stems arise late in the summer above clusters of glossy deep purple flowers that resemble turkey feet. Standing amongst some of the most adapted grasses for Mississippi landscapes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/wildflowers\/plant-of-the-week\/andropogon_gerardii.shtml\">big bluestem<\/a> is also drought tolerant and needs very little care and maintenance.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scientific name: <\/strong>Andropogon gerardii<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other names: <\/strong>Tall bluestem, turkey foot<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA hardiness zone: <\/strong>4-9<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance:<\/strong> Leaves give a strong minty smell when crushed<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature size: <\/strong>4-6 inches<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sunlight requirement: <\/strong>Full sun<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil preferences:&nbsp; <\/strong>Moist but well-drained, chalk, loam, clay, sand<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Low to moderate<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>No<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"23-switchgrass\"><span id=\"switchgrass\">Switchgrass<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Switchgrass.jpg\" alt=\"closeup image of switchgrass\" class=\"wp-image-24414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Switchgrass.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Switchgrass-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Switchgrass-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Switchgrass-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Switchgrass-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/plant_diversity\/3912256151\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Matt Lavin<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This clump-forming perennial grass forms a narrow clump of bright green leaves that pairs well with reddish-purple flower panicles from late summer to fall.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Songbirds feast on their seeds while this long-living perennial stands through winter, even when dry or dormant, and greens back up in the spring.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scientific name: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/plants\/result.php?id_plant=pavi2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Panicum vergatum<\/a><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other names: <\/strong>Wand Panic grass<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA hardiness zone: <\/strong>5-9<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance:<\/strong> Popcorn-like scent<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature size: <\/strong>3-6 feet<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sunlight requirement: <\/strong>Full sun, partial sun<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil preferences:&nbsp; <\/strong>Moist but well-drained, chalk, loam, clay, sand<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Moderate<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>No<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"24-edible-native-mississippi-plants\"><span id=\"edible-native-mississippi-plants\">Edible native Mississippi plants<\/span><\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"25-american-beautyberry-\"><span id=\"american-beautyberry\">American beautyberry&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_36153680774_8b3fb3fafa_c.jpg\" alt=\"American beautyberry branch with green and purple berries all along the branch\" class=\"wp-image-4395\" style=\"width:799px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_36153680774_8b3fb3fafa_c.jpg 799w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_36153680774_8b3fb3fafa_c-300x247.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_36153680774_8b3fb3fafa_c-768x632.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_36153680774_8b3fb3fafa_c-610x502.jpg 610w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/rsz_36153680774_8b3fb3fafa_c-390x321.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jondissed\/36153680774\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jonathan Lidbeck<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a disease-, pest-, and fire-resistant native plant that produces beautiful glossy purple berries from late summer to early fall. These berries make a favorite food source for birds and small mammals and are edible for humans too.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mind you, though they may be edible, they don\u2019t have much flavor.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fruit may even last through early winter. Its leaves produce a chemical that repels mosquitoes, fire ants, and ticks when crushed, making it a great multi-purpose shrub.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scientific name: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/nsl\/Wpsm%202008\/C%20genera%201.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Callicarpa americana<\/a><\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other names: <\/strong>American Mulberry, beautyberry, sour-bush<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA hardiness zone:<\/strong> 7-11<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time: <\/strong>Summer<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plant type: <\/strong>Deciduous shrub<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance: <\/strong>Citrus<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature size: <\/strong>4-8 feet<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sunlight requirement: <\/strong>Full sun to partial shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil preferences: <\/strong>Loam, sand<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Low<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>No<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"26-american-black-elderberry-\"><span id=\"american-black-elderberry\">American black elderberry<em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/american-elder-berry-1.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of american black elder berry\" class=\"wp-image-29084\" style=\"width:800px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/american-elder-berry-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/american-elder-berry-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/american-elder-berry-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/american-elder-berry-1-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/american-elder-berry-1-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/53919370@N06\/5122093535\/in\/photolist-f4u2Dx-8NC4Xv-ecsB6K-ecsAXe-8cPXMR-2iMxbPV-HQ2iNk-HQ2K1z-2iMxc28-JHkd4f-p3g4J5-2mh4qbE-nXsaMH-atPKHk-oeKJ55-2gCPGjk-2npuEjP-2gCPFuQ-8TUdrs-VNZT8s-2YcGiU-v66cvn-cgws6E-nXrepq-nXrjde-e1E66d-vn1jkG-9wcz7u-eSrKnH-9wf3bh-9wc2L8-aGEqGi-Wpd3y8-WkHtGG-WkHyyW-2kh9Cvk-gSWZBE-XiaJrZ-8TR8U4-2nqZx93-JLib3M-2nqX1BS-2kYw2xv-2kYAvdp-2kYAvfy-2kYyYaU-aGEoYz-aGEpQg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">John Barber<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">American black elderberry is found in moist places and thrives in both full sun and light shade. Dainty fragrant white flowers emerge in spring and summer while its fruit ripens in August and September, attracting a variety of birds and mammals.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s generally a low-maintenance plant but will need regular pruning to remove suckers from the base of the plant. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/wildflowers\/plant-of-the-week\/sambucus_nigra_l.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elderberry<\/a> flowers are used to make wine and berries are often used for jams, pies, and preserves.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scientific name: <\/strong>Sambucus canadensis<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other names: <\/strong>Common elderberry, black elder, elderberry, American elderberry<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA hardiness zone:<\/strong> 3-9<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time: <\/strong>Summer&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plant type: <\/strong>Shrub<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance: <\/strong>Lemon-scented flowers<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature size: <\/strong>5-12 feet<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sunlight requirement: <\/strong>Full sun, part shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil preferences: <\/strong>Moist but well-drained, chalk, loam, sand<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Low to moderate<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>No<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"27-aquatic-mississippi-native-plants\"><span id=\"aquatic-mississippi-native-plants\">Aquatic Mississippi native plants<\/span><\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"28-swamp-sunflower-\"><span id=\"swamp-sunflower\">Swamp sunflower&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Helianthus-angustifolius-1.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of Swamp sunflower plant\" class=\"wp-image-29086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Helianthus-angustifolius-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Helianthus-angustifolius-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Helianthus-angustifolius-1-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Helianthus-angustifolius-1-610x405.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/carthamus\/53247130263\/in\/photolist-2p5XkzF-2juoVeM-2jum9Wz-2juoQ6A-2hWNJ4Y-2hWLaxw-2hWNJ1X-2p8Wpbo-2oR4eXe-2p8gsJ4-2p8huwh-2p91Wra-2p94rsS-2p8gsUE-2p3osL2-2p3nrDs-VmZ11f-2nQ1geB-2pfSxma-2pfSxp6-2piycgU-cdwDNG-2pgp9Jz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sonnia hill<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This showy perennial forms clumps of tall green to slightly purplish stems that carry golden-yellow flowers from fall to frost. Each flower features narrow, pointed rays surrounding a purplish-brown disk, making your garden look exquisite.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The flowers bloom in late summer to early fall and serve as a nectar source for migrating monarch butterflies and other pollinators. <a href=\"https:\/\/plants.usda.gov\/DocumentLibrary\/plantguide\/pdf\/pg_hean2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Swamp sunflower<\/a> is a great choice if you\u2019re building a rain garden. You can use it as a specimen plant or mass and enjoy a profusion of late-season color in your yard when little else is blooming.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scientific name: <\/strong>Helianthus angustifolius<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other names: <\/strong>Narrow-leaf sunflower, narrow-leaved coreopsis, sunflower<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA hardiness zone:<\/strong> 5-10<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time: <\/strong>Late summer to early fall<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plant type: <\/strong>Herb&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance: <\/strong>Sweet<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature size: <\/strong>5-8 feet<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sunlight requirement: <\/strong>Full sun, part shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil preferences: <\/strong>Moist, good drainage. Clay, loam, sand<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Moderate to high<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>No<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"29-bald-cypress-\"><span id=\"bald-cypress\">Bald cypress&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/rsz_50552478977_b327bc7e70_c.jpg\" alt=\"close-up of golden needles from a bald cypress\" class=\"wp-image-8008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/rsz_50552478977_b327bc7e70_c.jpg 799w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/rsz_50552478977_b327bc7e70_c-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/rsz_50552478977_b327bc7e70_c-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/rsz_50552478977_b327bc7e70_c-610x407.jpg 610w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/rsz_50552478977_b327bc7e70_c-390x260.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/atlnature\/50552478977\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shawn Taylor<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This native Mississippi tree has feather-like, thin green leaves arranged tightly on branches in October. <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.msstate.edu\/publications\/bald-cypress-taxodium-distichum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bald cypress<\/a> cones from male trees are pollen-bearing while female cones are seed-bearing.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It works great with ponds and wetlands and is used for roosting and nesting by various bird species.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scientific name: <\/strong>Taxodium distichum&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other names: <\/strong>Narrow-leaf sunflower, narrow-leaved coreopsis, sunflower<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>USDA hardiness zone:<\/strong> 4-10<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloom time: <\/strong>Spring&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plant type: <\/strong>Deciduous<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fragrance: <\/strong>Earthy, similar to smell of cedar<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mature size: <\/strong>50-100 feet tall, 3-6 feet wide<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sunlight requirement: <\/strong>Full sun, part shade<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Soil preferences: <\/strong>Moist, but will do well even in standing water<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Low, it\u2019s somewhat drought-tolerant<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>No<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"30-ready-for-a-low-maintenance-landscape\"><span id=\"ready-for-a-low-maintenance-landscape\">Ready for a low-maintenance landscape?<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Planting natives means low upkeep requirements since the plants are naturally used to the environment and growing conditions that they don\u2019t need you to make them right. That said, there\u2019s still some TLC that your lawn deserves, and Lawn Love is here to help.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/mississippi\">Call in a pro<\/a> today and let our experts help you build a neighbor-envy-worthy landscape today.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>More lawn care and landscaping resources for Mississippi:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-south-mississippi\/\">The Best Grass Seed for South Mississippi<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-grass-seed-north-mississippi\/\">The Best Grass Seed for North Mississippi<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/planting-zones-south-mississippi\/\">Planting Zones of South Mississippi<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/planting-zones-north-mississippi\/\">Planting Zones of North Mississippi<\/a><\/li>    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/planting-zones-central-mississippi\/\">Planting Zones of Central Mississippi<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/yewchan\/5162860446\/in\/photolist-8bGcjy-946SW6-4ZQLGq-88pTrV-81UDRT-dsfSMu-6FNGC-DkLwcu-8Se1xh-aH7FGD-4Evwqf-asjeTR-3fuqN-24M1Q4-57VGRi-J9Wakb-6kuMNX-ag5Rux-gayZ94-9VTGyk-DT2hre-DSPsFM-oaK2Ja-DyXfy1-Dt3guL-894iE4-fa5TGB-D4GtuZ-oGU537-D4GvhM-4Erhhc-DV9z9R-8dhCcK-Dca6JQ-Dm77DB-e9TFHD-ceKAiu-cf9cLo-9QjgoM-ciCwG9-cf9cYU-Jt4yiQ-fpPmi-db2rUP-K1JuRb-oGUd8A-DyXgL1-Kx4ijY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">yewchan<\/a> | Flickr | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Native plants in Mississippi include red maple, American holly, crossvine, and American beautyberry<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":56,"featured_media":29096,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[201],"tags":[582],"class_list":["post-28997","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mississippi","tag-lawn-care-ms"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/coreopsis-1.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Farah Nauman","author_link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/author\/farah-nauman\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28997","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/56"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28997"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28997\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29096"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28997"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28997"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28997"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}