{"id":112795,"date":"2024-05-05T14:30:06","date_gmt":"2024-05-05T17:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=112795"},"modified":"2024-11-12T13:17:25","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T16:17:25","slug":"mississippi-native-plants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/mississippi\/mississippi-native-plants\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Mississippi Native Plants for Landscaping"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The best native plants for landscaping in Mississippi include edibles like American beautyberry, aquatic plants like swamp sunflower, and flowers like crossvine. There are also a number of hardy trees to choose from.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Native plants are good for your landscape because, among other things, they don\u2019t need much fertilizer, pesticides, or supplemental water, making them easier to maintain and better for the environment. We\u2019ll explore the best Mississippi native plants for landscaping in this article.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-f09ebec1-f164-4188-87fb-aeb8acd643c0\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">In this article:<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/mississippi\/mississippi-native-plants\/#0-what-is-a-native-plant\" style=\"\">What is a Native Plant?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/mississippi\/mississippi-native-plants\/#1-edible-native-plants\" style=\"\">Edible Native Plants<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/mississippi\/mississippi-native-plants\/#4-aquatic-native-plants\" style=\"\">Aquatic Native Plants<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/mississippi\/mississippi-native-plants\/#7-mississippi-flowers\" style=\"\">Mississippi Flowers<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/mississippi\/mississippi-native-plants\/#10-mississippi-native-trees\" style=\"\">Mississippi Native Trees<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/mississippi\/mississippi-native-plants\/#14-best-shrubs-for-mississippi\" style=\"\">Best Shrubs for Mississippi<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/mississippi\/mississippi-native-plants\/#18-faq\" style=\"\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-what-is-a-native-plant\">What is a Native Plant?<\/h2>    <p>The National Wildlife Foundation describes a native plant as one that has \u201coccurred naturally in a particular region, ecosystem, or habitat without human introduction.\u201d They can be trees, shrubs, flowers, and grasses, and are either terrestrial or aquatic.<\/p>    <p>Native plants offer many benefits to your landscape:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Low Maintenance: <\/strong>They\u2019re adapted to the local environment, so they don\u2019t require much maintenance.<\/li>    <li><strong>They save water: <\/strong>Once established, all they need is regular rainfall.<\/li>    <li><strong>No need for pesticides: <\/strong>They have their own defenses against pests and diseases, so you don\u2019t need to use pesticides.<\/li>    <li><strong>They attract wildlife: <\/strong>Native plants provide food and shelter for native wildlife like birds and butterflies. Pollinators like flowering plants, while the fruits and seeds native plants produce gives wildlife a source of food.<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-edible-native-plants\">Edible Native Plants<\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-american-beautyberry-callicarpa-americana-\">American Beautyberry (<em>Callicarpa americana<\/em>)<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/beautyberry-1-646x430.jpg\" alt=\"Beautyberry branches with clusters of bright purple berries\" class=\"wp-image-64756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/beautyberry-1-646x430.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/beautyberry-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/beautyberry-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/beautyberry-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/beautyberry-1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/oldrebel\/3967987230\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Donald Lee Pardue<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0 DEED<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>American beautyberry\u2019s most striking feature is the glossy purple berries that appear in late summer to early fall. These berries are a valuable food source for deer and birds, and although they\u2019re edible to humans, they have very little flavor.<\/p>    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/callicarpa-americana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American beautyberry<\/a> is pest-, disease-, and fire-resistant. It can survive in sun and partial shade, but it doesn\u2019t like deep shade.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>Plant type: <\/strong>Shrub<\/p>    <p><strong>USDA Hardiness Zone: <\/strong>7-11<\/p>    <p><strong>Sun: <\/strong>Full sun to partial shade<\/p>    <p><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Loam, Sand<\/p>    <p><strong>Duration: <\/strong>Deciduous perennial&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>Fragrance:<\/strong> Citrus<\/p>    <p><strong>Bloom time: <\/strong>Summer<\/p>    <p><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Low (one inch per week)<\/p>    <p><strong>Mature height: <\/strong>4-8 feet<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-american-black-elderberry-sambucus-canadensis-\">American Black Elderberry <em>(Sambucus canadensis<\/em>)<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/American-Elderberry-646x430.jpg\" alt=\"American Elderberry\" class=\"wp-image-90791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/American-Elderberry-646x430.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/American-Elderberry-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/American-Elderberry-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/American-Elderberry-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/American-Elderberry.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:American_elderberry_%28Sambucus_canadensis%29.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rison Thumboor<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>American black elderberry is usually found in a moist habitat with full or light shade. Its fragrant small white flowers bloom in spring and summer, while its fruits ripen in August and September for many species of birds and mammals to eat.<\/p>    <p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/wildflowers\/plant-of-the-week\/sambucus_nigra_l.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">elderberry\u2019s<\/a> flowers are used to make wine and the berries are used to make pies, jams, and preserves.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>Plant type: <\/strong>Shrub<\/p>    <p><strong>USDA Hardiness Zone: <\/strong>4a-10b<\/p>    <p><strong>Sun: <\/strong>Full sun, part shade<\/p>    <p><strong>Soil: <\/strong>Tolerates a wide variety of wet to dry soils but prefers rich, moist, slightly acid soil.<\/p>    <p><strong>Duration: <\/strong>Perennial<\/p>    <p><strong>Fragrance: <\/strong>Sweet<\/p>    <p><strong>Bloom time (or season of interest, if it doesn&#8217;t bloom): <\/strong>May through July<\/p>    <p><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Medium<\/p>    <p><strong>Mature height: <\/strong>5-8 feet<\/p>    <p><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>Raw fruit is inedible to people<\/p>    <p><strong>Maintenance: <\/strong>Regular pruning to remove suckers from base of plant<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-aquatic-native-plants\">Aquatic Native Plants<\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-swamp-sunflower-helianthus-angustifolius-\">Swamp Sunflower (<em>Helianthus angustifolius<\/em>)<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Helianthus-angustifolius-646x431.jpg\" alt=\"yellow color flowers of swamp sunflower\" class=\"wp-image-112548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Helianthus-angustifolius-646x431.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Helianthus-angustifolius-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Helianthus-angustifolius-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Helianthus-angustifolius-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Helianthus-angustifolius.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Helianthus_angustifolius_in_Gahanna_Ohio_1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sixflashphoto<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>From mid-summer into fall, the <a href=\"https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/helianthus-angustifolius\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">swamp sunflower<\/a> sprouts showy yellow flowers with purplish-brown disks in the center. This plant is a favorite among pollinators and songbirds.<\/p>    <p>Swamp sunflower likes moist to wet acidic sandy soils, but can grow on drier soils with enough moisture. Caterpillars and beetles chew on its foliage but don\u2019t do enough damage to warrant pest management.<\/p>    <p><strong>Plant Type:<\/strong> Wildflower<\/p>    <p><strong>USDA Hardiness Zone:<\/strong> 5-10<\/p>    <p><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full or partial sun<\/p>    <p><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Clay, loamy, or sandy soil<\/p>    <p><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p>    <p><strong>Fragrance:<\/strong> Delicate, vegetal<\/p>    <p><strong>Bloom Time:<\/strong> Late summer to early fall<\/p>    <p><strong>Water Needs:<\/strong> Moderate to high<\/p>    <p><strong>Mature Height:<\/strong> 5-8 ft.<\/p>    <p><strong>Potential Hazards: <\/strong>None<\/p>    <p><strong>Maintenance Needs:<\/strong> Low<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-bald-cypress-taxodium-distichum-\">Bald Cypress (<em>Taxodium distichum<\/em>)<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Bald-Cypress-646x485.jpeg\" alt=\"Big trees in water\" class=\"wp-image-88577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Bald-Cypress-646x485.jpeg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Bald-Cypress-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Bald-Cypress-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Bald-Cypress-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Bald-Cypress.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Bald_Cypress.JPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kej605<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>An iconic Mississippi tree, the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.msstate.edu\/publications\/bald-cypress-taxodium-distichum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bald cypress<\/a> has thin, feather-like light green leaves tightly arranged on both sides of its branches. In October, it sprouts cones up to one inch in diameter. Cones from male trees are pollen-bearing, while cones from female trees are seed-bearing.<\/p>    <p>Bald cypress can improve the aesthetics of wetlands and ponds. Many birds use them for roosting and nesting, especially bald eagles and ospreys.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>Hardiness zones: <\/strong>4-10<\/p>    <p><strong>Mature size: <\/strong>50-100 feet tall and 3-6 feet wide&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>Foliage: <\/strong>Deciduous&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>Bloom time: <\/strong>March through April&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>Sunlight needs: <\/strong>Full sun or partial shade&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>Soil preferences: <\/strong>Grows best in moist soils and even tolerates standing water but also tolerates somewhat dry soil&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Somewhat drought-tolerant&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>No hazards<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-mississippi-flowers\">Mississippi Flowers<\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-tickseed-coreopsis-\">Tickseed (<em>Coreopsis<\/em>)<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tickseed-1-646x430.jpg\" alt=\"Three bright yellow tickseed flowers\" class=\"wp-image-64752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tickseed-1-646x430.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tickseed-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tickseed-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tickseed-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tickseed-1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pxfuel.com\/en\/free-photo-xtkxf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pxfuel<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Tickseed adds a splash of yellow to your garden. Its name comes from its round seeds, which resemble ticks. Birds and other wildlife love these seeds.<\/p>    <p>Tickseed doesn\u2019t need much care when grown in their preferred environment. All they need is full sun and good soil drainage.<\/p>    <p><strong>Plant type:<\/strong> Flowering annual or perennial<\/p>    <p><strong>USDA Hardiness Zone:<\/strong> 3-10<\/p>    <p><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full sun<\/p>    <p><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Chalk, loam, sand<\/p>    <p><strong>Duration: <\/strong>Annual, perennial<\/p>    <p><strong>Fragrance: <\/strong>Foliage has anise-like scent<\/p>    <p><strong>Bloom time:<\/strong> June through September<\/p>    <p><strong>Water needs<\/strong>: Low, average<\/p>    <p><strong>Mature height: <\/strong>6 inches to 4 feet<\/p>    <p><strong>Maintenance: <\/strong>Low<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-crossvine-bignonia-capreolata-\">Crossvine (<em>Bignonia capreolata<\/em>)<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Crossvine--646x430.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of yellow flowers of Crossvine plant\" class=\"wp-image-112656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Crossvine--646x430.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Crossvine--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Crossvine--150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Crossvine--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Crossvine-.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/cricketsblog\/17169979484\/in\/photolist-rEHZF2-GMStiQ-9ByLCf-9ByLKW-VJux4x-2imjDga-bCrohr-dUszZi-swSEas-t71YLf-t7ifip-Fc4UEZ-safCH3-2oRNzje\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Melissa McMasters<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0 DEED<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Crossvine is a tropical-looking plant that uses its tendrils to wrap around stems and bark as it climbs trees and fences. Its foliage starts off green, but it turns reddish-purple in the fall. Fragrant orange-red flowers bloom in spring.<\/p>    <p>It gets its name from a marking on its stem resembling the Greek cross.<\/p>    <p><strong>Plant type: <\/strong>Vine<\/p>    <p><strong>USDA Hardiness Zone:<\/strong> 6-9<\/p>    <p><strong>Sun: <\/strong>Full sun, partial shade<\/p>    <p><strong>Soil: <\/strong>Sandy, loamy, clay<\/p>    <p><strong>Duration: <\/strong>Perennial<\/p>    <p><strong>Fragrance: <\/strong>Mocha<\/p>    <p><strong>Bloom time: <\/strong>Mid-spring to late summer<\/p>    <p><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Low to medium<\/p>    <p><strong>Mature height: <\/strong>Climbs up to 50 feet<\/p>    <p><strong>Maintenance: <\/strong>Prune to keep the desired shape<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-mississippi-native-trees\">Mississippi Native Trees<\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-red-maple-acer-rubrum-\">Red Maple (<em>Acer rubrum<\/em>)<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Red-Maple-Acer-Rubrum-646x485.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful red colored leaves of acer rubrum\" class=\"wp-image-111346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Red-Maple-Acer-Rubrum-646x485.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Red-Maple-Acer-Rubrum-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Red-Maple-Acer-Rubrum-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Red-Maple-Acer-Rubrum-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Red-Maple-Acer-Rubrum.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/de\/photos\/ahornbl%C3%A4tter-herbst-bl%C3%A4tter-laub-2789234\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Red maple can grow up to 90 feet tall. Red flowers bloom from February to March, followed by red winged samaras. Its broad canopy makes it a great shade tree.<\/p>    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.msstate.edu\/publications\/publications\/native-trees-for-mississippi-landscapes#:~:text=Showy%20winter%20fruits-,Red%20Maple,-Acer%20rubrum%20Linnaeus\">Red maple<\/a> doesn\u2019t need much attention once it becomes established. Just water it to get it through its first season, then leave it alone.<\/p>    <p><strong>Plant type: <\/strong>Tree<\/p>    <p><strong>USDA Hardiness Zone: <\/strong>3-9<\/p>    <p><strong>Sun: <\/strong>Full sun, partial shade<\/p>    <p><strong>Soil: <\/strong>Chalk, clay, loam, sand<\/p>    <p><strong>Duration: <\/strong>Perennial<\/p>    <p><strong>Fragrance: <\/strong>Sweet cherry or almond flower scent<\/p>    <p><strong>Bloom time: <\/strong>February to March<\/p>    <p><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Average<\/p>    <p><strong>Mature height:<\/strong> 90 feet<\/p>    <p><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>Toxic to horses<\/p>    <p><strong>Maintenance<\/strong>: Low<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-pagoda-dogwood-cornus-alternifolia-\">Pagoda Dogwood (<em>Cornus alternifolia<\/em>)<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Pagoda-Dogwood-Cornus-alternifolia-646x485.jpg\" alt=\"Pagoda Dogwood (Cornus alternifolia)\" class=\"wp-image-112809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Pagoda-Dogwood-Cornus-alternifolia-646x485.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Pagoda-Dogwood-Cornus-alternifolia-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Pagoda-Dogwood-Cornus-alternifolia-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Pagoda-Dogwood-Cornus-alternifolia-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Pagoda-Dogwood-Cornus-alternifolia.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Cornus_alternifolia_%28Pagoda_Dogwood%29_%2836454470925%29.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plant Image Library from Boston, USA<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Also known as alternate-leaf dogwood, pagoda dogwood is found in dry woodlands or along stream banks. It sprouts creamy-white flowers from May to June and bluish-black fruits from July to August. Its horizontal branching pattern creates a multiple-tiered look with upturned branches, making it look like a pagoda.<\/p>    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/cornus-alternifolia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pagoda dogwood<\/a> is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It has a fibrous root system and prefers cool temperatures. However, its root system keeps it from transplanting well.<\/p>    <p><strong>Plant type:<\/strong> Shrub or small tree<\/p>    <p><strong>USDA Hardiness Zone:<\/strong> 3-7<\/p>    <p><strong>Sun: <\/strong>Full sun or partial shade<\/p>    <p><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Well-drained, nutrient-rich, acidic; sandy, loamy, clay<\/p>    <p><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p>    <p><strong>Fragrance: <\/strong>Sweet<\/p>    <p><strong>Bloom time: <\/strong>Early summer<\/p>    <p><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Low; water regularly until established and then only during drought<\/p>    <p><strong>Mature height: <\/strong>12-20 ft.<\/p>    <p><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Low<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-american-holly-ilex-opaca-\">American Holly (<em>Ilex opaca<\/em>)<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"517\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/31953982266_8871446f01_c-1-646x517.jpg\" alt=\"Ilex Opaca\" class=\"wp-image-61295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/31953982266_8871446f01_c-1-646x517.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/31953982266_8871446f01_c-1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/31953982266_8871446f01_c-1-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/31953982266_8871446f01_c-1-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/31953982266_8871446f01_c-1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/138014579@N08\/31953982266\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plant Image Library<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>American holly is an evergreen tree that\u2019s prevalent in rich woods and bottomlands. Females have highly fragrant leaves and fruits, providing a food source for wildlife in the fall and adding interest in winter.<\/p>    <p>This tree grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Give the <a href=\"https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/ilex-opaca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American holly<\/a> afternoon shade in hot climates, but not too much or its foliage will lose density.<\/p>    <p><strong>Plant type: <\/strong>Tree<\/p>    <p><strong>USDA Hardiness Zone:<\/strong> 5-9<\/p>    <p><strong>Sun: <\/strong>Full sun, partial shade<\/p>    <p><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Chalk, clay, loam, sand. Acid, neutral. Moist but well-drained.<\/p>    <p><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Evergreen perennial<\/p>    <p><strong>Fragrance:<\/strong> Sweet<\/p>    <p><strong>Bloom time: <\/strong>Spring and early summer<\/p>    <p><strong>Water needs:<\/strong> Medium. It will occasionally tolerate wet or dry soil but not flooding. For optimum growth, avoid poorly drained soils.<\/p>    <p><strong>Mature height: <\/strong>15-30 feet. In moist regions, it can occasionally approach up to 60 feet.<\/p>    <p><strong>Potential hazards: <\/strong>It may be toxic if ingested by people, cats, or dogs. Children are most vulnerable because of their curiosity and small size.<\/p>    <p><strong>Maintenance: <\/strong>Low. Supplemental water may be necessary for drier sands.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-best-shrubs-for-mississippi\">Best Shrubs for Mississippi<\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-red-buckeye-aesculus-pavia-\">Red Buckeye (<em>Aesculus pavia<\/em>)<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/red-buckeye.jpg\" alt=\"red buckeye tree in bloom with red flower clusters\" class=\"wp-image-23037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/red-buckeye.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/red-buckeye-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/red-buckeye-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/red-buckeye-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/red-buckeye-inflorescence-1837702\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Also known as the scarlet buckeye, red buckeye is known for its clusters of red flowers that bloom in March and April and that hummingbirds and butterflies love. Following them are shiny brown seeds that squirrels love.<\/p>    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/aesculus-pavia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Red buckeye<\/a> prefers partial shade in well-drained soil. Because it drops its leaves early, place it in an area with plants that will mask it.<\/p>    <p><strong>Plant Type:<\/strong> Shrub<\/p>    <p><strong>USDA Hardiness Zone:<\/strong> 5-9<\/p>    <p><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full to partial sun<\/p>    <p><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Well-drained, tolerates a wide variety of soil types<\/p>    <p><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Deciduous<\/p>    <p><strong>Fragrance:<\/strong> None<\/p>    <p><strong>Bloom Time:<\/strong> Mid-spring to summer<\/p>    <p><strong>Water Needs:<\/strong> Low to moderate<\/p>    <p><strong>Mature Height:<\/strong> 12-15 feet<\/p>    <p><strong>Potential Hazards:<\/strong> Seeds, leaves, and sprouts are toxic to both humans and animals when ingested<\/p>    <p><strong>Maintenance Needs:<\/strong> Low<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"16-winterberry-holly-ilex-verticillata-\">Winterberry Holly (<em>Ilex verticillata<\/em>)<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Winterberry-646x485.jpeg\" alt=\"closeup image of red winterberries on a plant\" class=\"wp-image-86438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Winterberry-646x485.jpeg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Winterberry-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Winterberry-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Winterberry-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Winterberry.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Ilex_verticillata_fruits_and_foliage_1.JPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">User:SB_Johnny<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Winterberry holly is known for its red berries that mature in the fall. They provide winter interest and give birds and small mammals a food source. However, it needs to be cross-pollinated for these berries to grow.<\/p>    <p>This plant is low maintenance, but it requires moist, acidic soil with good drainage. <a href=\"https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/ilex-verticillata\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Winterberry holly<\/a> resists deer foraging, fire, and salt.<\/p>    <p><strong>Plant type:<\/strong> Shrub<\/p>    <p><strong>Hardiness zones:<\/strong> 3-9&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>Sun: <\/strong>Full sun to partial shade<\/p>    <p><strong>Water needs: <\/strong>Medium to high<\/p>    <p><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Clay, loam, sand, moist, acidic&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p>    <p><strong>Mature height:<\/strong> 3-15 feet<\/p>    <p><strong>Potential hazard:<\/strong> Might be toxic if ingested<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"17-common-buttonbush-cephalanthus-occidentalis-\">Common Buttonbush (<em>Cephalanthus occidentalis<\/em>)<\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rsz_5849383481_49bf5bed7d_c-646x485.jpg\" alt=\"round white buttonbush flower\" class=\"wp-image-44438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rsz_5849383481_49bf5bed7d_c-646x485.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rsz_5849383481_49bf5bed7d_c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rsz_5849383481_49bf5bed7d_c-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rsz_5849383481_49bf5bed7d_c-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/rsz_5849383481_49bf5bed7d_c.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/widttf\/5849383481\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WIDTTF<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p>Buttonbush is found in wet soils near swamps, ponds, and lakes. It sprouts small, white, tubular flowers between June and September, which bees and butterflies love. In the fall, the flowers of the <a href=\"https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/cephalanthus-occidentalis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">buttonbush<\/a> develop reddish-brown fruits, which bird species eat.<\/p>    <p>Buttonbush attracts many different types of pollinators, waterfowl, birds, and mammals. It\u2019s also deer, heat, and fire-resistant.<\/p>    <p><strong>Plant type:<\/strong> Shrub<\/p>    <p><strong>USDA Hardiness Zone:<\/strong> 5-11<\/p>    <p><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full sun, partial shade<\/p>    <p><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Loam, sand<\/p>    <p><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p>    <p><strong>Fragrance:<\/strong> Dried flowers and leaves smell like freshly-mown grass<\/p>    <p><strong>Bloom time:<\/strong> June &#8211; September<\/p>    <p><strong>Water needs:<\/strong> Average to high<\/p>    <p><strong>Mature height:<\/strong> 5-12 feet<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"18-faq\">FAQ<\/h2>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"19-what-are-the-usda-hardiness-zones-in-mississippi\">What are the USDA Hardiness Zones in Mississippi?<\/h3>    <p>Mississippi is in <a href=\"https:\/\/planthardiness.ars.usda.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USDA Hardiness Zones<\/a> 7b to 9a. 7b is in the northeastern third of the state, 8a and 8b are in the center and lower third of the state, respectively, and 9a is in the south.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"20-what-are-the-biggest-threats-to-native-plants\">What are the biggest threats to native plants?<\/h3>    <p>Invasive species, habitat loss, and pesticides are the biggest threats to native plants.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"21-hire-a-professional\">Hire a Professional<\/h2>    <p>A combination of shrubs, trees, flowers, and other native plants can turn your backyard into an oasis. Once you know what to get, reach out to a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/landscaping\">Mississippi landscaping expert<\/a>\u00a0if you need help selecting plants for your landscape. 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