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Trees

[showhide type=”tree1″ more_text=”Red maple (Acer rubrum) Read More” less_text=”Red maple (Acer rubrum) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 40-75′; Width at maturity: 20-50′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: wet,moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Jan-Mar; Apr-Jul
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”tree2″ more_text=”Southern sugar maple (Acer floridanum ) Read More” less_text=”Southern sugar maple (Acer floridanum ) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 40-60′; Width at maturity: 40-60′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr-May; Jun-Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2018
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”tree3″ more_text=”Northern sugar maple (Acer saccharum) Read More” less_text=”Northern sugar maple (Acer saccharum) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 60-80; Width at maturity: 25-60′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr-Jun; Jun-Sep
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2018
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Drought sensitive

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[showhide type=”tree4″ more_text=”Chalk maple (Acer leucoderme) Read More” less_text=”Chalk maple (Acer leucoderme) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 20-30′; Width at maturity: 15-25′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Mar-Apr; Apr-Sep
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”tree5″ more_text=”Common pawpaw (Asimina triloba, ) Read More” less_text=”Common pawpaw (Asimina triloba, ) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 8-35′; Width at maturity: 6-10′
Light requirement: part sun-shade; Soil Moisture: moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Mar-May; Aug-Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: larval host, berry/fruit producing
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Drought sensitive

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[showhide type=”tree6″ more_text=”Dwarf pawpaw (Asimina parviflora ) Read More” less_text=”Dwarf pawpaw (Asimina parviflora ) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 3-12′; Width at maturity: 2-6′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate,dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr–May; Jul–Sep
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: larval host, berry/fruit producing
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Drought sensitive

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[showhide type=”tree7″ more_text=”River birch (Betula nigra ) Read More” less_text=”River birch (Betula nigra ) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 40-80′; Width at maturity: 15-25′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Mar-Apr; May-Jun
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: larval host, seed/nut producing
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”tree8″ more_text=”Ironwood, American hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana) Read More” less_text=”Ironwood, American hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 15-35′; Width at maturity: 12-18′
Light requirement: sun-shade; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Mar-Apr; Sep-Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: larval host, seed/nut producing
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Drought sensitive

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[showhide type=”tree9″ more_text=”Pignut hickory (Carya glabra) Read More” less_text=”Pignut hickory (Carya glabra) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 60-80’+; Width at maturity: 25-35′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate,dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr-May; Oct
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Good shade tree and handsome shape

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[showhide type=”tree10″ more_text=”Red hickory, Sweet pignut hickory (Carya ovalis) Read More” less_text=”Red hickory, Sweet pignut hickory (Carya ovalis) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: to 100′; Width at maturity: to 70′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate,dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr-May; Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”tree11″ more_text=”Common Shagbark hickory (Carya ovata) Read More” less_text=”Common Shagbark hickory (Carya ovata) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 70-100’+; Width at maturity: 20-35′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate,dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr-May; Oct
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”tree12″ more_text=”Mockernut hickory, White hickory (Carya tomentosa) Read More” less_text=”Mockernut hickory, White hickory (Carya tomentosa) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 60-80’+; Width at maturity: 20-30′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate,dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr-May; Oct
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”tree13″ more_text=”Southern hackberry (Celtis laevigata ) Read More” less_text=”Southern hackberry (Celtis laevigata ) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 60-80′; Width at maturity: 40-60′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate,dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr-May; Aug-Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: larval host, berry/fruit producing, nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Best for natural areas, tolerates seasonal flooding

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[showhide type=”tree14″ more_text=”Dwarf hackberry (Celtis tenuifolia)Read More” less_text=”Dwarf hackberry (Celtis tenuifolia)Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 12-25′; Width at maturity: 8-15′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr–May; Aug–Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: larval host, berry/fruit producing, nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”tree15″ more_text=”Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) Read More” less_text=”Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 10-25′; Width at maturity: 10-20′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Mar-May; Jun-Nov
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, nectar, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”tree16″ more_text=”Fringe tree (Chionanthus virginicus) Read More” less_text=”Fringe tree (Chionanthus virginicus) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 10-30′; Width at maturity: 10-20′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate,dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr–May; Jul–Sep
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2016
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Needs male pollinator

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[showhide type=”tree17″ more_text=”Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida ) Read More” less_text=”Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida ) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 12-20′; Width at maturity: 8-15′
Light requirement: part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Mar-May; Aug-Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing, larval host, nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”tree18″ more_text=”Silky dogwood (Cornus amomum) Read More” less_text=”Silky dogwood (Cornus amomum) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 3-10′; Width at maturity: 3-6′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: May–Jun; Aug–Sep
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing, larval host, nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”tree19″ more_text=”Washington hawthorn (Crataegus phaenopyrum) Read More” less_text=”Washington hawthorn (Crataegus phaenopyrum) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 25-30′; Width at maturity: 20-35′
Light requirement: sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Mar-Apr; Sep-Nov
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: larval host, berry/fruit producing, nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”tree20″ more_text=”Green hawthorn (Crataegus viridis)Read More” less_text=”Green hawthorn (Crataegus viridis)Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 20-35′; Width at maturity: 20-35′
Light requirement: sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Mar-Apr; Sep-Nov
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: larval host, berry/fruit producing, nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”tree21″ more_text=”American beech (Fagus grandifolia )Read More” less_text=”American beech (Fagus grandifolia )Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 50-70′; Width at maturity: 25-50′
Light requirement: sun; Soil Moisture: moderate,dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Mar-May; Sep-Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Drought sensitive

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[showhide type=”tree22″ more_text=”American holly (Ilex opaca)Read More” less_text=”American holly (Ilex opaca)Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: to 70′; Width at maturity: 8-15’+
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr–Jun; Sep–Feb
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing, nectar, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Needs male pollinator

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[showhide type==”tree23″ more_text=”Eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana) Read More” less_text=”Eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana) Read More”]

Evergreen: yes
Height at maturity: 15-35′; Width at maturity: 3-12′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Jan-Mar; Sep-Feb
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2015
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Needs male pollinator

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[showhide type=”tree24″ more_text=”Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua ) Read More” less_text=”Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua ) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 60-100’+; Width at maturity: 30-70′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr–May; Aug–Sep
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Fruits messy

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[showhide type=”tree25″ more_text=”Tulip tree, Yellow poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) Read More” less_text=”Tulip tree, Yellow poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 70-130′; Width at maturity: 30-60′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr–Jun; Sep–Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, nectar, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Drought sensitive

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[showhide type=”tree26″ more_text=”Southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora )Read More” less_text=”Southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora )Read More”]

Evergreen: yes
Height at maturity: 25-50’+; Width at maturity: 30-60′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: May–Jun; Sep–Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”tree27″ more_text=”Sweetbay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana ) Read More” less_text=”Sweetbay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana ) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 20-60′; Width at maturity: 8-20′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr-Jul; Jul-Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2016
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Evergreen varieties

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[showhide type=”tree28″ more_text=”Flowering crabapple (Malus angustifolia ) Read More” less_text=“ Flowering crabapple (Malus angustifolia ) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 10-20′; Width at maturity: 8-15′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr-May; Aug-Sep
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”tree29″ more_text=”Black gum (Nyssa sylvatica ) Read More” less_text=”Black gum (Nyssa sylvatica ) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 30-100′; Width at maturity: 20-35′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr-Jun; Aug-Oct
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing, nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2017
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”tree30″ more_text=”American hop-hornbeam (Ostrya virginiana) Read More” less_text=”American hop-hornbeam (Ostrya virginiana) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 20-35’+; Width at maturity: 10-18′
Light requirement: sun-shade; Soil Moisture: moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr–May; Aug–Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”tree31″ more_text=”Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum) Read More” less_text=”Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 15-60′; Width at maturity: 6-12′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Jun–Jul; Sep–Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Source of sourwood honey

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[showhide type=”tree32″ more_text=”American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) Read More” less_text=”American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 70-100’+; Width at maturity: 40-60’+
Light requirement: part sun-sun; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr–May ; Sep–Nov
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Fast-growing

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[showhide type=”tree33″ more_text=”Shortleaf pine (Pinus echinata) Read More” less_text=”Shortleaf pine (Pinus echinata) Read More”]

Evergreen: yes
Height at maturity: 50-100′; Width at maturity: 25-30′
Light requirement: sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Mar-Apr; Sep-Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”tree34″ more_text=”Virginia pine (Pinus virginiana)Read More” less_text=”Virginia pine (Pinus virginiana)Read More”]

Evergreen: yes
Height at maturity: 40-70′; Width at maturity: 20-35′
Light requirement: sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Mar-May; Sep-Nov
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”tree35″ more_text=”Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) Read More” less_text=”Longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) Read More”]

Evergreen: yes
Height at maturity: 40-70’+; Width at maturity: 25-40′
Light requirement: sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Mar–Apr; Sep–Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”tree36″ more_text=”Black cherry (Prunus serotina ) Read More” less_text=”Black cherry (Prunus serotina ) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 50-90′; Width at maturity: 20-30′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr-May; Jul-Sep
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing, nectar, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”tree37″ more_text=”Wild plum (Prunus americana) Read More” less_text=”Wild plum (Prunus americana) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 25-30′; Width at maturity: 25-30′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Mar-Apr; Jun-Aug
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: larval host, berry/fruit producing, nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2016
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Fruit edible

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[showhide type=”tree38″ more_text=”Chickasaw plum (Prunus angustifolia) Read More” less_text=”Chickasaw plum (Prunus angustifolia) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: to 16′; Width at maturity: to 10′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Mar-Apr; Mar-July
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: larval host, berry/fruit producing, nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Fruit edible

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[showhide type=”tree39″ more_text=”Carolina cherry-laurel (Prunus caroliniana) Read More” less_text=”Carolina cherry-laurel (Prunus caroliniana) Read More”]

Evergreen: yes
Height at maturity: 20-40’+; Width at maturity: 12-25′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Mar–Apr; Sep–Oct+
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing, larval host, nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Seeds freely

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[showhide type=”tree40″ more_text=”White oak (Quercus alba) Read More” less_text=”White oak (Quercus alba) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 50-100′; Width at maturity: 30-40’+
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr; Sep-Nov
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: larval host, seed/nut producing
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”tree41″ more_text=”Willow oak (Quercus phellos) Read More” less_text=”Willow oak (Quercus phellos) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 60-100′; Width at maturity: 30-60′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr; Sep-Nov
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: larval host, seed/nut producing
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2018
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”tree42″ more_text=”Red oak (Quercus rubra) Read More” less_text=”Red oak (Quercus rubra) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 60-80’+; Width at maturity: 30-45’+
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr; Sep-Nov
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: larval host, seed/nut producing
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2015
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”tree43″ more_text=”Overcup oak (Quercus lyrata) Read More” less_text=”Overcup oak (Quercus lyrata) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 60-80’+; Width at maturity: 30-45’+
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr; Sep-Nov
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: larval host, seed/nut producing
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2015
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”tree44″ more_text=”Scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) Read More” less_text=”Scarlet oak (Quercus coccinea) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 50-80′; Width at maturity: 50-80′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr; Sep-Nov
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: larval host, seed/nut producing
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2016
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”tree45″ more_text=”Shumard oak (Quercus shumardii) Read More” less_text=”Shumard oak (Quercus shumardii) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 80-90′; Width at maturity: 30-60′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr; Sep-Nov
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: larval host, seed/nut producing
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2016
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”tree46″ more_text=”Black willow (Salix nigra ) Read More” less_text=”Black willow (Salix nigra ) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 80-100′; Width at maturity: 25-40′
Light requirement: sun; Soil Moisture: wet
Flowering / fruit dates: Mar-Apr
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”tree47″ more_text=”Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) Read More” less_text=”Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 30-60′; Width at maturity: 12-25′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate-dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Mar–Apr; Jun–Jul
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2017
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Needs male pollinator

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[showhide type=”tree48″ more_text=”American elm (Ulmus americana) Read More” less_text=”American elm (Ulmus americana) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 60-100′; Width at maturity:30-50′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Feb-Mar; Mar-Apr
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: May be susceptible to Dutch Elm disease

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[showhide type=”tree49″ more_text=”Winged elm (Ulmus alata) Read More” less_text=”Winged elm (Ulmus alata) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 30-50′; Width at maturity: 20-40′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Feb-Mar; Mar-Apr
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: May be susceptible to Dutch Elm disease

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Shrubs

[showhide type=”shrub1″ more_text=”Red buckeye (Aesculus pavia)Read More” less_text=”Red buckeye (Aesculus pavia)Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 12-15′; Width at maturity: 12-15′
Light requirement: sun-part shade; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr-May; Jul-Aug
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar, seed/nut producing
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”shrub2″ more_text=”Painted buckeye (Aesculus sylvatica)Read More” less_text=”Painted buckeye (Aesculus sylvatica)”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 5-20′; Width at maturity: 4-10′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr–May; Jul–Aug
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar, seed/nut producing
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”shrub3″ more_text=”Tag alder (Alnus serrulata) Read More” less_text=”Tag alder (Alnus serrulata) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 8-15′; Width at maturity: 6-15′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Jan–Mar; Aug–Oct
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Colonial

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[showhide type=”shrub4″ more_text=”Eastern serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis) Read More” less_text=”Eastern serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 10-20′; Width at maturity: 5-10′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Mar-Apr; May-Jun
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing, nectar, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Fruits can be damaged by rust fungus

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[showhide type=”shrub5″ more_text=”Downy serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) Read More” less_text=”Downy serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 20-40′; Width at maturity: 8-15′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Mar-May; May-Aug
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing, nectar, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2015
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Fruits can be damaged by rust fungus

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[showhide type=”shrub6″ more_text=”Red chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia) Read More” less_text=”Red chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 5-10′; Width at maturity: 4-8′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Mar–May; Sep–Nov
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing, nectar, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Colonial

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[showhide type=”shrub7″ more_text=”American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) Read More” less_text=”American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 3-8′; Width at maturity: 3-6′
Light requirement: part sun-shade; Soil Moisture: moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Jun-Jul; Aug-Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing, nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”shrub8″ more_text=”Carolina allspice, Sweetshrub (Calycanthus floridus) Read More” less_text=”Carolina allspice, Sweetshrub (Calycanthus floridus) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 4-10′; Width at maturity: 4-12′
Light requirement: sun-shade; Soil Moisture: moderate,dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr–May; Aug–Sep
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar, seed/nut producing
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”shrub9″ more_text=”New Jersey tea (Ceanothus americanus ) Read More” less_text=”New Jersey tea (Ceanothus americanus ) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 2-3′; Width at maturity: 2-3′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: May-Jun; Jun-Jul
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: larval host, nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2017
NC Wildflower of the Year: 2013
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”shrub10″ more_text=”Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) Read More” less_text=”Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 5-8′; Width at maturity: 3-6′
Light requirement: sun-shade; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Jun-Jul; Aug-Sep
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”shrub11″ more_text=”Sweet pepperbush (Clethra alnifolia ) Read More” less_text=”Sweet pepperbush (Clethra alnifolia ) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 3-8′; Width at maturity: 4-6′
Light requirement: sun-part shade; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Jun-Aug; Sep-Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar, seed/nut producing
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”shrub12″ more_text=”Strawberry-bush, Hearts-a-burstin (Euonymus americanus) Read More” less_text=”Strawberry-bush, Hearts-a-burstin (Euonymus americanus) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 3-8′; Width at maturity: 3-5′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: May–Jun; Sep–Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”shrub13″ more_text=”Winterberry holly (Ilex verticillata) Read More” less_text=”Winterberry holly (Ilex verticillata) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 6-15′; Width at maturity: 6-10′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: wet,moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr-Jun; Sep-Nov
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing, nectar, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2015
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Needs male pollinator

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[showhide type=”shrub14″ more_text=”Inkberry holly (Ilex glabra) Read More” less_text=”Inkberry holly (Ilex glabra) Read More”]

Evergreen: yes
Height at maturity: 6-8′; Width at maturity: 3-6′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: wet,moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: May-Jun; Sep-Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing, nectar, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Needs male pollinator, drought sensitive

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[showhide type=”shrub15″ more_text=”Deciduous holly (Ilex decidua) Read More” less_text=”Deciduous holly (Ilex decidua) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 15-30′; Width at maturity: 8-15′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: wet,moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Mar-May; Sep-Oct
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing, nectar, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2018
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Needs male pollinator

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[showhide type=”shrub16″ more_text=”Yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria) Read More” less_text=”Yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria) Read More”]

Evergreen: yes
Height at maturity: 12-20′; Width at maturity: 6-12′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Mar-May; Sep-Jan
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing, nectar, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Needs male pollinator, dwarf forms available

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[showhide type=”shrub17″ more_text=”Virginia sweetspire (Itea virginica ) Read More” less_text=”Virginia sweetspire (Itea virginica ) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 3-6′ ; Width at maturity: 3-10′
Light requirement: sun – shade; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: May-Jun
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar, seed/nut producing
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2015
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Colonial

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[showhide type=”shrub18″ more_text=”Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) Read More” less_text=”Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 4-15′; Width at maturity: 4-8′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr–Jul; Sep–Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”shrub19″ more_text=”Spicebush (Lindera benzoin ) Read More” less_text=”Spicebush (Lindera benzoin ) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 8-15′; Width at maturity: 6-15′
Light requirement: part sun; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Mar-Apr; Aug-Sep
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: larval host, berry/fruit producing
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2015
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Needs male pollinator

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[showhide type=”shrub20″ more_text=”Wax myrtle (Morella (Myrica) cerifera ) Read More” less_text=”Wax myrtle (Morella (Myrica) cerifera ) Read More”]

Evergreen: yes
Height at maturity: 8-30′; Width at maturity: 10-25′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr; Aug-Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Needs male pollinator

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[showhide type=”shrub21″ more_text=”Red chokeberry (Photinia (Aronia) pyrifolia ) Read More” less_text=”Red chokeberry (Photinia (Aronia) pyrifolia ) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 5-10′; Width at maturity: 4-8′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Mar-May; Sep-Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing, nectar, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”shrub22″ more_text=”Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) Read More” less_text=”Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 6-12′; Width at maturity: 6-10′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: May–Jul; Sep–Oct
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2016
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”shrub23″ more_text=”Sweet azalea (Rhododendron arborescens) Read More” less_text=”Sweet azalea (Rhododendron arborescens) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 5-10′; Width at maturity: 4-8′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Mar-Jun; Sep-Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2017
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Drought sensitive

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[showhide type=”shrub24″ more_text=”Sweet azalea (Rhododendron arborescens) Read More” less_text=”Sweet azalea (Rhododendron arborescens) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 3-8′; Width at maturity: 5-8′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: May-Jun; Jun-Sep
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Drought sensitive

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[showhide type=”shrub25″ more_text=”Swamp azelea (Rhododendron viscosum) Read More” less_text=”Swamp azelea (Rhododendron viscosum) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 8-15′; Width at maturity: 3-5′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: wet
Flowering / fruit dates: Jun-Jul; Jul-Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”shrub26″ more_text=”Pinxterflower azelea (Rhododendron periclymenoides) Read More” less_text=”Pinxterflower azelea (Rhododendron periclymenoides) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 4- 5′; Width at maturity: 3-4′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Mar-May; Sep-Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2017
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”shrub27″ more_text=”Smooth sumac (Rhus glabra) Read More” less_text=”Smooth sumac (Rhus glabra) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: to 20′ ; Width at maturity: 12-20′
Light requirement: sun-part shade; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: May-Jul; Jun-Oct
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing, nectar, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Colonial, best for natural areas, needs male pollinator

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[showhide type=”shrub28″ more_text=”Shining sumac (Rhus copallinum ) Read More” less_text=”Shining sumac (Rhus copallinum ) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 5-15′; Width at maturity: 6-12′
Light requirement: sun-part shade; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: May-Jul; Jun-Oct
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing, nectar, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Colonial, best for natural areas, needs male pollinator

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[showhide type=”shrub29″ more_text=”Carolina rose, Pasture rose (Rosa carolina) Read More” less_text=”Shining sumac (Rhus copallinum ) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 2-3′; Width at maturity: 3-4′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: May–Jun; Aug–Oct
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing, nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Has sharp thorns, makes good wildlife thicket

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[showhide type=”shrub30″ more_text=”Swamp rose (Rosa palustris) Read More” less_text=”Swamp rose (Rosa palustris) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 3-5′; Width at maturity: 3-6′
Light requirement: sun; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: May–Jul; Sep–Oct+
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing, nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Has sharp thorns, makes good wildlife thicket

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[showhide type=”shrub31″ more_text=”Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis ) Read More” less_text=”Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis ) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 6-12′; Width at maturity: 6-12′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr-Jul; Jul-Aug
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing, nectar, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Needs more than one genetic strain for fruit set

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[showhide type=”shrub32″ more_text=”Sparkleberry (Vaccinium arboreum) Read More” less_text=”Sparkleberry (Vaccinium arboreum) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 8-15′; Width at maturity: 4-10′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr-Jun; Sep-Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing, nectar, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2018
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”shrub33″ more_text=”Smooth highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) Read More” less_text=”Smooth highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 3-12′; Width at maturity: 3-10′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr–May; Jul–Aug
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing, nectar, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2018
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Edible fruit

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[showhide type=”shrub34″ more_text=”Deerberry (Vaccinium stamineum ) Read More” less_text=”Deerberry (Vaccinium stamineum ) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 3-4′; Width at maturity: 2-3′
Light requirement: part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr-Jun; Aug-Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing, nectar, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2018
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”shrub35″ more_text=”Rabbit-eye blueberry (Vaccinium virgatum) Read More” less_text=”Rabbit-eye blueberry (Vaccinium virgatum) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: to 8′; Width at maturity: 6-8′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Mar-Apr; May-Jun
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing, nectar, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2018
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Edible fruit

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[showhide type=”shrub36″ more_text=”Blackhaw viburnum (Viburnum prunifolium) Read More” less_text=”Blackhaw viburnum (Viburnum prunifolium) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 8-18′; Width at maturity: 6 -15′
Light requirement: sun-shade; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Mar-Apr; Sep-Oct
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing, nectar, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2018
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Needs more than one genetic strain for fruit set

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[showhide type=”shrub37″ more_text=”Southern arrowwood viburnum (Viburnum dentatum) Read More” less_text=”Southern arrowwood viburnum (Viburnum dentatum) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 6-12′; Width at maturity: 4-10′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Mar-Apr; Jul-Sep
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing, nectar, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2017
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Needs more than one genetic strain for fruit set

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[showhide type=”shrub38″ more_text=”Maple-leaf viburnum (Viburnum acerifolium) Read More” less_text=”Maple-leaf viburnum (Viburnum acerifolium) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 3-6′; Width at maturity: 3-6′
Light requirement: part sun-shade; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: May; Aug-Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing, nectar, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Needs more than one genetic strain for fruit set

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[showhide type=”shrub39″ more_text=”Possumhaw viburnum (Viburnum nudum) Read More” less_text=”Possumhaw viburnum (Viburnum nudum) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 6-12′; Width at maturity: 4-15′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr-May; Aug-Oct
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing, nectar, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2018
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Needs more than one genetic strain for fruit set

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[showhide type=”shrub40″ more_text=”Downy arrowwood viburnum (Viburnum rafinesquianum) Read More”less_text=”Downy arrowwood viburnum (Viburnum rafinesquianum) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 3-5′; Width at maturity: 3′
Light requirement: part sun-shade; Soil Moisture: moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr–May; Jun–Jul
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing, nectar, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Needs more than one genetic strain for fruit set

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Perennial Flowers

[showhide type=”flower1″ more_text=”Eastern bluestar (Amsonia tabernaemontana) Read More” less_text=”Eastern bluestar (Amsonia tabernaemontana) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 3′; Width at maturity: to 3′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr; Aug–Sep
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: 2006
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower2″ more_text=”Wild columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) Read More” less_text=”Wild columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 1-3′; Width at maturity: 8-12″
Light requirement: part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Mar-May; Apr-Aug
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar, seed/nut producing
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2018
NC Wildflower of the Year: 1987
Special notes: Self-sows readily

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[showhide type=”flower3″ more_text=”Eastern swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) Read More” less_text=”Eastern swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 2-4′; Width at maturity: to 2′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Jul–Sep; Aug–Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: 2005
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower4″ more_text=”Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) Read More” less_text=”Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 1-3′; Width at maturity: to 2′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: May–Aug; Aug–Sep
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: 1985
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower5″ more_text=”White wild indigo (Baptisia alba) Read More” less_text=”White wild indigo (Baptisia alba) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 3-4′; Width at maturity: 3′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: May-Jul; Jun-Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: larval host, nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower6″ more_text=”Blue Wild indigo (Baptisia australis) Read More” less_text=”Blue Wild indigo (Baptisia australis) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 1-3′; Width at maturity: 2′
Light requirement: sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr-May; Jun-Aug
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: larval host, nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: 1992
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower7″ more_text=”Yellow Wild indigo (Baptisia tinctoria) Read More” less_text=”Yellow Wild indigo (Baptisia tinctoria) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 2-3′; Width at maturity: 2-3′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr-Jun; Jul-Nov
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: larval host, nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower8″ more_text=”Green and gold (Chrysogonum virginianum) Read More” less_text=”Green and gold (Chrysogonum virginianum) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 6-12″; Width at maturity: 12-18″
Light requirement: part sun-shade; Soil Moisture: moderate-dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Mar-Jun;Apr-Jul
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2018
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower9″ more_text=”Blue mistflower, Wild ageratum (Conoclinium coelestinum) Read More” less_text=”Blue mistflower, Wild ageratum (Conoclinium coelestinum) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 1-3′; Width at maturity: 3′
Light requirement: sun-part shade; Soil Moisture: moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Jul-Oct; Aug-Nov
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Colonial, spreads rapidly

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[showhide type=”flower10″ more_text=”Threadleaf coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata) Read More” less_text=”Threadleaf coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 1-2′; Width at maturity: to 12″
Light requirement: sun -part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: May–Jul; Jul-Oct
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2015
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower11″ more_text=”Lobed tickseed (Coreopsis auriculata) Read More” less_text=”Lobed tickseed (Coreopsis auriculata) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 3-18″; Width at maturity: 12-16″
Light requirement: sun -part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr-Jul
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2016
NC Wildflower of the Year: 1991
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower12″ more_text=”Star tickseed (Coreopsis pubescens) Read More” less_text=”Star tickseed (Coreopsis pubescens) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 2-4′; Width at maturity: 1-2′
Light requirement: sun -part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Jun-Sep
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2017
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower13″ more_text=”Greater tickseed (Coreopsis major) Read More” less_text=”Greater tickseed (Coreopsis major) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 2-3′; Width at maturity: 1-2′
Light requirement: sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: May-Aug
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Will naturalize

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[showhide type=”flower14″ more_text=”Maryland golden-aster (Chrysopsis mariana) Read More” less_text=”Maryland golden-aster (Chrysopsis mariana) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 1-2′; Width at maturity: 1-2′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Aug-Oct
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Self-seeds, short-lived

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[showhide type=”flower15″ more_text=”Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) Read More” less_text=”Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 2-4′; Width at maturity: 18-24″
Light requirement: sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Jun-Aug
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2015
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower16″ more_text=”Common boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) Read More” less_text=”Common boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 3-6′; Width at maturity: 3-4′
Light requirement: sun-part shade; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Jul-Sep
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: 2003
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower17″ more_text=”Joe-Pye weed (Eutrochium fistulosum ) Read More” less_text=”Joe-Pye weed (Eutrochium fistulosum ) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 5-10′; Width at maturity: 3-4′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Jul-Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, larval host,nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: 2017
Special notes: Dwarf form available

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[showhide type=”flower18″ more_text=”White wood aster (Eurybia divaricata) Read More” less_text=”White wood aster (Eurybia divaricata) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 1-2′; Width at maturity: 12-18″
Light requirement: part sun-shade; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Aug-Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, nectar, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2017
NC Wildflower of the Year: 2008
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower19″ more_text=”Appalachian sunflower (Helianthus atrorubens) Read More” less_text=”Appalachian sunflower (Helianthus atrorubens) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 1.5-6′; Width at maturity: 1-3′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Jul–Oct; Sep–Nov
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, larval host, nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower20″ more_text=”Woodland sunflower (Helianthus divaricatus) Read More” less_text=”Woodland sunflower (Helianthus divaricatus) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 3-6′; Width at maturity: 1-3′
Light requirement: part sun-part shade; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Jun-Sep
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, larval host, nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower21″ more_text=”Swamp sunflower (Helianthus angustifolius) Read More” less_text=”Swamp sunflower (Helianthus angustifolius) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 5-9′; Width at maturity: 3-4′
Light requirement: sun; Soil Moisture: wet,moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Sep-Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2018
NC Wildflower of the Year: 2007
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower22″ more_text=”American alumroot (Heuchera americana) Read More” less_text=”American alumroot (Heuchera americana) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 1-2′; Width at maturity: 12-16″
Light requirement: part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr–Aug
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: 1999
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower23″ more_text=”Crimson-eyed rose-mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) Read More” less_text=”Crimson-eyed rose-mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 4-7′; Width at maturity: 3-4′
Light requirement: sun; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Jun–Sep; Jul–Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: 1997
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower24″ more_text=”Flaxleaf whitetop aster (Ionactis linariifolius) Read More” less_text=”Flaxleaf whitetop aster (Ionactis linariifolius) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 1-2′; Width at maturity: 6-12″
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Aug-Oct
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower25″ more_text=”Appalachian blazing-star, Gayfeather (Liatris squarrulosa) Read More” less_text=”Appalachian blazing-star, Gayfeather (Liatris squarrulosa) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 1.5-4′; Width at maturity: to 1′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Aug-Oct; Sept-Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar, seed/nut producing
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: 1998
Special notes: Alkaline soil

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[showhide type=”flower26″ more_text=”Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis ) Read More” less_text=”Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis ) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 2-3′; Width at maturity: 1′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Jul-Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar, seed/nut producing
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: 2001
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower27″ more_text=”Eastern solomon’s-plume, False solomon’s-seal (Maianthemum racemosum) Read More” less_text=”Eastern solomon’s-plume, False solomon’s-seal (Maianthemum racemosum) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 1-2′; Width at maturity: 3-4′
Light requirement: part sun-shade; Soil Moisture: moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr–Jun; Aug–Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing, nectar, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower28″ more_text=”Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica) Read More” less_text=”Virginia bluebells (Mertensia virginica) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 1-2′; Width at maturity: 12-16″
Light requirement: part sun-shade; Soil Moisture: moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Mar–May; Apr–Jun
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Seeds readily, goes dormant in the summer

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[showhide type=”flower29″ more_text=”Spotted horsemint (Monarda punctata) Read More” less_text=”Spotted horsemint (Monarda punctata) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 2-3′; Width at maturity: 2′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate,dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Jun-Jul
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2018
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower30″ more_text=”Wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) Read More” less_text=”Wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 2-5′; Width at maturity: 2-3′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate,dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Jul-Sep
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2016
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower31″ more_text=”Scarlet beebalm (Monarda didyma) Read More” less_text=”Scarlet beebalm (Monarda didyma) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 2-4′; Width at maturity: 2-3′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, wet
Flowering / fruit dates: Jul-Aug
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower32″ more_text=”Southern sundrops (Oenothera fruticosa) Read More” less_text=”Southern sundrops (Oenothera fruticosa) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 16-30″; Width at maturity: to 3′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr–Oct; May–Nov
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: 1989
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower33″ more_text=”Wild quinine (Parthenium integrifolium) Read More” less_text=”Wild quinine (Parthenium integrifolium) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 2-4′; Width at maturity: 1-2′
Light requirement: sun; Soil Moisture: moderate,dry
Flowering / fruit dates: May-Aug
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2017
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower34″ more_text=”Southern beardtongue, Slender beardtongue (Penstemon australis) Read More” less_text=”Southern beardtongue, Slender beardtongue (Penstemon australis) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 1-3′; Width at maturity: 1′
Light requirement: part shade; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: May-Jul; Jul-Aug
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower35″ more_text=”Smooth white beardtongue, Foxglove beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis) Read More” less_text=”Smooth white beardtongue, Foxglove beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 2-3′; Width at maturity: 2′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: May-Jul; Jul-Aug
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower36″ more_text=”Eastern blue phlox (Phlox divaricata) Read More” less_text=”Eastern blue phlox (Phlox divaricata) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 9-12″; Width at maturity: to 1′
Light requirement: part shade-shade; Soil Moisture: moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr-May
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2015
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower37″ more_text=”Trailing phlox (Phlox nivalis) Read More” less_text=”Trailing phlox (Phlox nivalis) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 6″; Width at maturity: to 1′
Light requirement: sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Mar-May
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2016
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower38″ more_text=”Creeping phlox (Phlox stolonifera) Read More” less_text=”Creeping phlox (Phlox stolonifera) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 6-10″; Width at maturity: 1-2′
Light requirement: part sun-shade; Soil Moisture: moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: May-Jun
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2017
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower39″ more_text=”Silverleaf mountain-mint (Pycnanthemum incanum) Read More” less_text=”Silverleaf mountain-mint (Pycnanthemum incanum) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 3-4′; Width at maturity: 2-3′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Jun–Aug; Sep–Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower40″ more_text=”Short-toothed mountain-mint (Pycnanthemum muticum) Read More” less_text=”Short-toothed mountain-mint (Pycnanthemum muticum) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 2-3′; Width at maturity: 2-3′
Light requirement: sun-part shade; Soil Moisture: moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Jul-Aug; Sep-Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower41″ more_text=”Narrow-leaf mountain-mint (Pycnanthemum tenuifolium) Read More” less_text=”Narrow-leaf mountain-mint (Pycnanthemum tenuifolium) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 1-1.5′; Width at maturity: 2-3′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Jun–Aug; Sep–Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower42″ more_text=”Black-eyed susan (Rudbeckia fulgida) Read More” less_text=”Black-eyed susan (Rudbeckia fulgida) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 2-3′; Width at maturity: 12-16″
Light requirement: sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Jun-Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2016
NC Wildflower of the Year: 1988
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower43″ more_text=”Green-headed coneflower (Rudbeckia laciniata) Read More” less_text=”Green-headed coneflower (Rudbeckia laciniata) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 4-8′; Width at maturity: 3-6′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Jul–Oct; Aug-Nov
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: 1995
Special notes: Spreads rampantly by underground stems

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[showhide type=”flower44″ more_text=”Lyre-leaf sage (Salvia lyrata) Read More” less_text=”Lyre-leaf sage (Salvia lyrata) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 1-2′; Width at maturity: 1′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr–May; May–Jul
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower45″ more_text=”Bloodroot, Red puccoon (Sanguinaria canadensis) Read More” less_text=”Bloodroot, Red puccoon (Sanguinaria canadensis) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 5-12″; Width at maturity: to 16″
Light requirement: part sun-shade; Soil Moisture: moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Mar–Apr; Apr–May
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar, berry/fruit producing, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower46″ more_text=”Fire pink (Silene virginica) Read More” less_text=”Fire pink (Silene virginica) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 12-18″; Width at maturity: to 12″
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate,dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr–Jul
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, nectar, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2016
NC Wildflower of the Year: 2015
Special notes: Short-lived

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[showhide type=”flower47″ more_text=”Blue-eyed grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium) Read More” less_text=”Blue-eyed grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 6-20″; Width at maturity: 6-8″
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate,dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Mar–Jun, May-Jul
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower48″ more_text=”Rough goldenrod (Solidago rugosa) Read More” less_text=”Rough goldenrod (Solidago rugosa) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 2-6′; Width at maturity: 1-3′
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate,wet
Flowering / fruit dates: Aug-Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: “Fireworks” is good cultivar

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[showhide type=”flower49″ more_text=”Wreath goldenrod (Solidago caesia ) Read More” less_text=”Wreath goldenrod (Solidago caesia ) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 1-4′; Width at maturity: 16-20″
Light requirement: part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Aug-Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2017
NC Wildflower of the Year: 2017
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower50″ more_text=”Stokes aster (Stokesia laevis ) Read More” less_text=”Stokes aster (Stokesia laevis ) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 1-2′; Width at maturity: 1-1.5′
Light requirement: sun; Soil Moisture: moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: May-Aug
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower51″ more_text=”Eastern aromatic aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium) Read More” less_text=”Eastern aromatic aster (Symphyotrichum oblongifolium) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 1-3′; Width at maturity: to 3′
Light requirement: sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Aug-Oct
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, nectar, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2015
NC Wildflower of the Year: 2000
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower52″ more_text=”Smooth blue aster (Symphyotrichum laeve ) Read More” less_text=”Smooth blue aster (Symphyotrichum laeve ) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 1-3′; Width at maturity: 12-16″
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Aug-Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, nectar, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2016
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower53″ more_text=”Largeflower aster (Symphyotrichum grandiflorum) Read More” less_text=”Largeflower aster (Symphyotrichum grandiflorum) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 12-18″; Width at maturity: 9-12″
Light requirement: sun-part shade; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Aug-Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, nectar, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2017
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower54″ more_text=”Carolina false lupine (Thermopsis villosa) Read More” less_text=”Carolina false lupine (Thermopsis villosa) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 3-6′; Width at maturity: 2-3′
Light requirement: sun; Soil Moisture: moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: May–Jun; Jul–Sep
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower55″ more_text=”Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia) Read More” less_text=”Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 5-12″; Width at maturity: 12-18″
Light requirement: part sun-shade; Soil Moisture: moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr–Jun; May–Jun
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: 1986
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower56″ more_text=”Ironweed (Vernonia noveboracensis ) Read More” less_text=”Ironweed (Vernonia noveboracensis ) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 4-8′; Width at maturity: 3-4′
Light requirement: sun; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Jul-Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2018
NC Wildflower of the Year: 2004
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”flower57″ more_text=”Golden alexander (Zizia aurea ) Read More” less_text=”Golden alexander (Zizia aurea ) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 1-3′; Width at maturity: 12-16″
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: wet,moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr-May; Jun-Jul
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: 2012
Special notes:

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Grasses and Sedges

[showhide type=”grass1″ more_text=”Big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii) Read More” less_text=”Big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 3-9′; Width at maturity: 3-5′
Light requirement: sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Jul–Oct; Aug–Nov
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”grass2″ more_text=”Bushy bluestem (Andropogon glomeratus) Read More” less_text=”Bushy bluestem (Andropogon glomeratus) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 2-6′; Width at maturity: 1-2′
Light requirement: sun; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Sep–Oct;Oct–Nov
Drought tolerant: ; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”grass3″ more_text=”Splitbeard bluestem (Andropogon ternarius) Read More” less_text=”Splitbeard bluestem (Andropogon ternarius) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 2-3′; Width at maturity: 2′
Light requirement: sun-part shade; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Sep–Oct; Oct–Nov
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”grass4″ more_text=”River oats (Chasmanthium latifolium ) Read More” less_text=”River oats (Chasmanthium latifolium ) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 2-4′; Width at maturity: 20-30″
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Jun-Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: 1994
Special notes: Readily self sows

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[showhide type=”grass5″ more_text=”Pink muhly (Muhlenbergia capillaris) Read More” less_text=”Pink muhly (Muhlenbergia capillaris) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 1-3′; Width at maturity: 16-32″
Light requirement: sun; Soil Moisture: moderate,dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Aug–Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”grass6″ more_text=”Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum ) Read More” less_text=”Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum ) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 4-8 ‘; Width at maturity: 2-5’
Light requirement: sun; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Sep-Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2015
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”grass7″ more_text=”Little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) Read More” less_text=”Little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 2-4′; Width at maturity: 6-24″
Light requirement: sun; Soil Moisture: moderate,dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Jun-Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2016
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”grass8″ more_text=”Yellow indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans) Read More” less_text=”Yellow indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 3-7′; Width at maturity: 2-3′
Light requirement: sun; Soil Moisture: moderate,dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Aug-Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing, larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2017
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”grass9″ more_text=”Creek sedge (Carex amphibola) Read More” less_text=”Creek sedge (Carex amphibola) Read More”]

Evergreen: yes
Height at maturity: 1′; Width at maturity: 1′
Light requirement: part sun-shade; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: May
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing. larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”grass10″ more_text=”Longhair sedge (Carex comosa) Read More” less_text=”Longhair sedge (Carex comosa) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 2′; Width at maturity: 1′-2′
Light requirement: sun-part shade; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: May
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing. larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”grass11″ more_text=”Fringed sedge (Carex crinita) Read More” less_text=”Fringed sedge (Carex crinita) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 3′; Width at maturity: 1-2′
Light requirement: sun-part shade; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: May
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing. larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Forms colonies

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[showhide type=”grass12″ more_text=”Blue wood sedge (Carex flaccosperma) Read More” less_text=”Blue wood sedge (Carex flaccosperma) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 6-12″; Width at maturity: 6-12″
Light requirement: part sun-shade; Soil Moisture: moderate, wet
Flowering / fruit dates: May
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing. larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Tolerates dry or wet shade

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[showhide type=”grass13″ more_text=”Frank’s sedge (Carex frankii) Read More” less_text=”Frank’s sedge (Carex frankii) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 1-2′; Width at maturity: 1-2′
Light requirement: sun-part shade; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: May
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing. larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Tolerates temporary flooding

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[showhide type=”grass14″ more_text=”Gray’s sedge (Carex grayi) Read More” less_text=”Gray’s sedge (Carex grayi) Read More”]

Evergreen: yes
Height at maturity: 2′; Width at maturity: 1.5-2′
Light requirement: sun-part shade; Soil Moisture: moderate, wet
Flowering / fruit dates: May
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing. larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Can tolerate drier conditions

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[showhide type=”grass15″ more_text=”Spreading sedge (Carex laxiculmis) Read More” less_text=”Spreading sedge (Carex laxiculmis) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 6-12″; Width at maturity: 6-12″
Light requirement: part sun-shade; Soil Moisture: moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: April
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing. larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”grass16″ more_text=”Hop sedge (Carex lupulina) Read More” less_text=”Hop sedge (Carex lupulina) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 2-3′; Width at maturity: 1-2′
Light requirement: sun-part shade; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: May
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing. larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”grass17″ more_text=”Lurid sedge (Carex lurida) Read More” less_text=”Lurid sedge (Carex lurida) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 1-3′; Width at maturity: 1-2′
Light requirement: sun-part shade; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: May
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing. larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”grass18″ more_text=”Pennsylvania sedge (Carex pensylvanica) Read More” less_text=”Pennsylvania sedge (Carex pensylvanica) Read More”]

Evergreen: yes
Height at maturity: 6-12″; Width at maturity: 6-12″
Light requirement: part sun-shade; Soil Moisture: dry, moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: May
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing. larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Lawn alternative

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[showhide type=”grass19″ more_text=”Rosy sedge (Carex rosea) Read More” less_text=”Rosy sedge (Carex rosea) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 1′; Width at maturity: 1′
Light requirement: part sun-shade; Soil Moisture: dry, moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: May
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing. larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”grass20″ more_text=”Narrow-leaved cattail sedge, Squarrose sedge (Carex squarrosa) Read More” less_text=”Narrow-leaved cattail sedge, Squarrose sedge (Carex squarrosa) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 2-3′; Width at maturity: 1-2′
Light requirement: sun-shade; Soil Moisture: moderate, wet
Flowering / fruit dates: May
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing. larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”grass21″ more_text=”Tussock sedge (Carex stricta) Read More” less_text=”Tussock sedge (Carex stricta) Read More”]

Evergreen: yes
Height at maturity: 3′; Width at maturity: 2′
Light requirement: sun-part shade; Soil Moisture: moderate, wet
Flowering / fruit dates: May
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing. larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Tolerates flooding

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[showhide type=”grass22″ more_text=”Fox sedge (Carex vulpinoidea) Read More” less_text=”Fox sedge (Carex vulpinoidea) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 1-3′; Width at maturity: 1-2′
Light requirement: sun-part shade; Soil Moisture: moderate, wet
Flowering / fruit dates: May
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: seed/nut producing. larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Can spread rapidly

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Vines

[showhide type=”vine1″ more_text=”Cross-vine (Bignonia capreolata) Read More” less_text=”Cross-vine (Bignonia capreolata) Read More”]

Evergreen: yes
Height at maturity: 36-50′; Width at maturity: n/a
Light requirement: sun-part shade; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Apr-May; Jul-Aug
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2015
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”vine2″ more_text=”Trumpet creeper (Campsis radicans) Read More” less_text=”Trumpet creeper (Campsis radicans) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 6-80′; Width at maturity: n/a
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate,dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Jun–Oct; Sep–Oct
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2015
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”vine3″ more_text=”Butterfly pea (Centrosema virginianum) Read More” less_text=”Butterfly pea (Centrosema virginianum) Read More:]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 6-12′; Width at maturity: n/a
Light requirement: part shade-shade; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Jul-Aug
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”vine4″ more_text=”Carolina jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens ) Read More” less_text=”Carolina jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens ) Read More”]

Evergreen: yes
Height at maturity: 5-20′; Width at maturity: n/a
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Mar-May; Sep-Nov
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”vine5″ more_text=”Pipevine (Isotrema macrophylla ) Read More” less_text=”Pipevine (Isotrema macrophylla ) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 15-30′; Width at maturity: n/a
Light requirement: sun-part shade; Soil Moisture: moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: May-Jun; Aug-Sep
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: larval host
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”vine6″ more_text=”Coral honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens ) Read More” less_text=”Coral honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens ) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 4-15′; Width at maturity: n/a
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Mar-Jul; Jul-Sep
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar, berry/fruit producing
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: 2018
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”vine7″ more_text=”Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia ) Read More” less_text=”Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia ) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 4-70′; Width at maturity: n/a
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: May-Jul; Jul-Aug
Drought tolerant: yes; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”vine8″ more_text=”Yellow passionflower (Passiflora lutea) Read More” less_text=”Yellow passionflower (Passiflora lutea) Read More”]

Evergreen: no
Height at maturity: 15′; Width at maturity: n/a
Light requirement: sun-part sun; Soil Moisture: moderate, dry
Flowering / fruit dates: Jun–Sep ; Aug–Oct
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: yes
Benefit to Wildlife: nectar, larval host, berry/fruit producing
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes:

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[showhide type=”vine9″ more_text=”Lanceleaf greenbrier, Jacksonbrier (Smilax smallii) Read More” less_text=”Lanceleaf greenbrier, Jacksonbrier (Smilax smallii) Read More”]

Evergreen: yes
Height at maturity: 6-12′; Width at maturity: n/a
Light requirement: sun-part shade; Soil Moisture: wet, moderate
Flowering / fruit dates: Jun–Jul ; Apr–Jun (following year)
Drought tolerant: no; Deer resistant: no
Benefit to Wildlife: berry/fruit producing, nectar
NC Audubon Plant of the Year: no
NC Wildflower of the Year: no
Special notes: Needs male pollinator

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