Forever Purple coral bells (Heuchera ‘Forever Purple’)
Photo courtesy of Terra Nova Nurseries
Southern Comfort coral bells
(Heuchera ‘Southern Comfort’)
Red Lightning coral bells (Heuchera ‘Red Lightning’)
Photo courtesy of Terra Nova Nurseries
The plants mentioned in this article are just a few suggestions. There are many more fabulous native plants. The books “Best Native Plants for Southern Gardens” by Gil Nelson and “Gardening with Native Plants of the South” by Sally Wasowski are brimming with recommendations. Douglas W. Tallamy’s book, “Bringing Nature Home” explains the importance of native plants and how they support the local ecosystem. Another resource is the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. They offer a series of courses on native plants, they hold an annual native plant conference, and their Kaul Wildflower Garden is a living classroom. The more you learn about native plants, the more you’ll appreciate and value them. t
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