Native Plant Recommendations
The New Hope Audubon Society recommends these native plants for birds and pollinators in the piedmont area of North Carolina. The lists are ordered by scientific name to place related species next to each other. You can also browse our same recommended list of plants for the Piedmont in a downloadable spreadsheet format. For other native plant information and resources, a list of recommended sources of native plants, and native plant landscapers visit our Native Plants webpage.
Plants native to our area are adapted to the soil and climate conditions of the area. However it is important to pick the right native plants for the variety of micro-climates on your property. Our recommended native plants list for the Piedmont tells you the sun, water and soil requirements of each plant. All the plants on our list are chosen to have benefit to wildlife, and specific information about that benefit is listed for each plant species. Also try to choose plants that bloom at different times of the growing season to support pollinators. You are encouraged to look-up each plant that you find of interest on the list below on the North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox for much more detailed information on growing conditions, wildlife supported, and a host of other information like resistance to challenges like deer, drought, flooding, etc.
Keystone plants
Doug Tallamy has developed the concept of keystone species to describe the native plant genera that support the most caterpillars and thus are one of the best food sources for baby birds. The Keystone Plants spreadsheet takes all of the larval host plants from the plant lists below and then rank orders them from the most caterpillars supported to the least. Thus the “keystone” plants in each category are the ones at the top of each section. Tallamy writes, “Landscapes that do not contain one or more species from keystone genera will have failed food webs, even if the diversity of other plants is very high.” Thus you should consider choosing some keystone plants by reviewing the keystone spreadsheet and then you can look up detailed plant information below.
Deer Resistance
No plant is deer proof but the plants marked “yes” tend to be deer resistant and are considered least likely to be damaged. Some new plants may need protection from “sampling” until established. New growth on perennials may need protection in spring with a spray if there’s damage from browsing. We recommend that all new trees have protection from browsing until branches are above browsing line and from buck rub until trunk diameter is at least 3 inches.
Sources
Plants and growing conditions:
NC Audubon – (primary source)
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
NC Wild Flower of the Year program:
North Carolina Botanical Garden
Deer resistance:
NC Extension Service (primary source)
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Bringing Nature Home by Doug Tallamy, pages 299-300
Also from the combined experience of members of the New Hope Audubon Bird Friendly Habitat Committee
Keystone species (# of catepillars supported)
National Wildlife Federation
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Trees
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:
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:
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
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:
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
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
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:
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
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
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:
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:
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:
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
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:
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:
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
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:
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:
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:
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:
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
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
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
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
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
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:
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
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:
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:
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:
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
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
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:
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:
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:
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:
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
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
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
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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
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
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
Shrubs
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:
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:
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
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
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
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
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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
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
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
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
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
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:
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
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
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:
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:
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
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
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:
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:
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
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
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
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
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
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:
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
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:
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
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
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
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
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
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
Perennial Flowers
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:
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
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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
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:
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:
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:
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
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
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:
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:
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
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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
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:
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:
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
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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
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:
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:
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
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:
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
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
Grasses and Sedges
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:
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:
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:
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
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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
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
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
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
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:
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:
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:
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
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:
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:
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
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
Vines
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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