Spring Blooming Natives

There are many beautiful native plants that are also right at home in our gardens and landscapes. Southern Gardening is in Tupelo, MS at the home of Sarah Young, admiring some of her beautiful native plants with spring blooms. Native azaleas, which typically begin to bloom in late March on nearly naked stems, have blooms that can be up to 1½ inches across. These pink and yellow blooms really pop in the spring landscape. Another popular spring bloomer is blue phlox. Despite the name the flower color ranges from blue to lavender and pink. Blue star amsonia is another spring blooming perennial plant characterized by its clusters of pale blue flowers shaped like stars. This low-maintenance plant typically blooms in late spring to early summer and is known for its attractive, feathery green foliage. It is also deer-resistant and attracts butterflies, making it a popular choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. If you are looking for a spring blooming vine, Carolina jessamine is a beautiful native vine. It's known for its fragrant yellow flowers that bloom in late winter and early spring, adding a pop of color to the landscape. The vine is evergreen and can be trained to climb trellises, arbors, or fences, making it a lovely addition to garden settings. A bright yellow flower, that is a favorite of mine, belongs to the genus coreopsis. Commonly called tickseed, this flower brightens roadsides and is the state wildflower of Mississippi. Ask your local nursery or garden center for these spring blooming Mississippi native plants for your landscape. I am Eddie Smith, and I will see you next time on Southern Gardening.