Cherokee Sedge
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Cherokee Sedge

Cherokee sedge (Carex cherokeensis) is a perennial member of the grass group of plants. It is a native plant to the southeastern and southcentral portions of North America. 

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Redbud
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Redbud

Redbud (Cercis canadensis) is a member of the bean (Fabaceae) family and is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to eastern North America. The many early spring blossoms are a mauve-pink color and last for 2-3 weeks. This tree will add magnificent color to any garden area.

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Carolina Jessamine
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Carolina Jessamine

As ornamental plants go, Carolina jessamine is at the top of its class. Luckily for native plant enthusiasts, it is also one of our best native southeast species. It is a hardy, evergreen that has striking early spring blooms making it an ideal ornamental vine.

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Chickasaw Plum
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Chickasaw Plum

Chickasaw Plum has extensive wildlife values, offering protective cover from predators and nesting habitats for critters. Chickasaw Plum also serves as a larval host for several butterflies and provides nectar for pollinators, while the fruits are often eaten by birds and small mammals.

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American Witch Hazel
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American Witch Hazel

American witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is native to North America growing from Canada to Georgia westward often to Kansas and Louisiana. This species is a flowering, deciduous shrub and blooms very late in the season, usually flowering between October and December.

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Switchgrass
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Switchgrass

Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) is a native ornamental of the grass (Poaceae) family found pretty much throughout central and eastern North America. It achieves a height of 3-6 feet tall and a width of 2-3 feet. Switchgrass blooms from July through February with a light pink flower; the autumnal color is a pale yellow.

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