Plants that originate from Louisiana and are well-adapted to the state’s hot, humid climate, and usually require less maintenance.
BEAUTYBERRY BUSH
Beautyberry Bush, Callicarpa americana, part shade, summer, light green leaves, purple berries. Water thoroughly after planting and through the first year. Fertilize in early spring.
BLACK-EYED SUSAN
Black-eyed Susan, Rudbeckia, Rudbeckia hirta, full sun, summer, yellow flowers. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
BUTTERFLY MILKWEED
Butterfly Weed, Butterfly Milkweed, Asclepias tuberosa, full sun, summer, Orange or yellow flowers. Deadhead flowers to encourage new blooms.
COREOPSIS
Tickseed, Coreopsis spp., full sun, summer, fall, red, orange, yellow, pink, or white flowers. Water when soil dries out.
IRIS
Louisiana Iris, Iris spp., Full sun, part sun. Spring, Blue, purple, pink, red, yellow, lavender, burgundy, white, or cream flowers. Prefer moist or wet, slightly acidic soil.