Discover the Southern Living® Plant Collection—your source for exceptional evergreen shrubs, perennial flowers, grasses, tropicals, berry plants, fruit trees, and more. Designed to shine in Southern gardens, these plants boast abundant blooms and foliage that’s every bit as impressive. Whether you’re designing a welcoming front yard, refreshing your patio containers, or creating a lush backyard retreat, you’ll find the perfect plants to bring your vision to life.

December 8, 2023 - Rhododendrons are a stunning bush that comes in a range of hues, from pink to purple. These shrubs require acidic soil and minimal sunlight. The blooming season is in early spring, so it’s better to plant them in the fall. Rhododendrons have a clean and organized look, making them ideal for walkways and the front of your house.

August 12, 2022 - The bush can grow to about 20 feet tall but usually is pruned shorter around 6 – 12 feet in Georgia. Certain birds seek out the nectar in the flowers, making these perennial bushes perfect for homeowners wishing to attract more wildlife. The showy French hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) comes from East Asia and stands about 7 feet tall making it a good option for homeowners looking for a small shrub.

If you’re looking to introduce some color contrast into your landscaping, yellow anise is a showstopper! This shade-tolerant evergreen shrub requires moderate water. It can grow up to 12 feet tall, and with a variety of cultivars, you can choose from various shades of bright chartreuse to light green.

November 4, 2024 - Whatever your reason for adding shrubs to your landscaping, these beauties won’t disappoint! “Sunshine” Anise, Also Called Illicium Parviflorum – Offers Georgians Bright Golden Foliage Year Round

Native to North America, Amorpha fruticosa (Indigo Bush) is a vigorous deciduous shrub of... ... Unique and tropical-looking, Aralia spinosa (Devil’s Walking Stick) is a large, suckering,... ... Aronia arbutifolia, or Red Chokeberry, is a ...

August 13, 2025 - As a general rule, residential building lots are becoming smaller, and appropriate plant material must be selected if the valuable space is to be used to best advantage. This class of plants is very useful in small gardens where planting space is limited. ... Remarks: Blooms in late summer with coral-pink flowers. ... Remarks: Red, orange or yellow spring flowers. ... Remarks: Large glossy leaves, fragrant white spring flowers. ... Remarks: Large purple flowers. ... Remarks: Fragrant white flowers in late summer. ... Remarks: Semi-climbing shrub or vine.

September 21, 2023 - It’s a compact shrub that requires minimal pruning and is highly adaptable to Georgia’s climate and soil conditions. This evergreen shrub is loved for its sweet fragrance and stunning foliage. It produces small, white, highly fragrant flowers in the fall and winter. This shrub is incredibly low maintenance and can thrive in a wide range of soil types.

Staggerbush (Lyonia lucida) - an evergreen suckering Coastal Plain shrub of swamplands; good-looking with pinkish flowers and shiny leaves. Alabama snow wreath (Neviusia alabamensis) - part to full shrub with suckering habit so it grows wide; rare in the wild but happy in gardens.

April 2, 2019 - Osmanthus fragrans Fragrant Tea Olive is a mid to large evergreen shrub. Easily grown in our southern climate, plant in a well drained, sunny spot. Fragrant Tea Olive can be used as an effective privacy hedge. This plant is very fragrant and will fill a garden with scent.

August 9, 2023 - When choosing foundation plants for your front house, consider the climate, size, and style of your home. Also, consider the plants’ growth habits, bloom times, and texture. Foundation plants that are suitable for Savannah GA include evergreen shrubs, flowering shrubs, and ornamental grasses.

January 23, 2025 - This compact shrub thrives in both sun and partial shade, making it ideal for various ... Rounding out our top seven is the improved Chinese Snowball Viburnum, which has seen a surge in demand. Its spectacular spherical white flower clusters create a stunning spring display, while new varieties offer enhanced resistance to common fungal issues. The elegant form and reliable blooming make it a perfect focal point for any Georgia landscape.

I am looking for an evergreen shrub for the front of my house. Height to be about 3 ft. at maturity. The site is south facing and fairly dry. This...

October 24, 2010 - For shady gardens in Georgia, consider native shrubs like Rhododendrons, Summersweet, and Florida anise. They will enhance the beauty of your garden.

Hi folks, I'm looking to pull out some bushes in front of our house this year (I'm pretty sure they're boxwood or something that looks similiar) and I'm looking for a good replacement. We have clay soil (I know, I live in GA so that was probably a no-brainer), but it tends to stay pretty moist/wet w...

Can anyone tell me what evergreen shrubs I can grow here? We have azaleas, but I would prefer some that have long flowering seasons. I like colorful foliage (for winter color), but will settle for green if necessary! Our soil is sandy, yard has full sun to partial shade. I will need varying heights as have a long bed across the front of the house.

Foster holly grows tall and is conical with lots of berries. Both Foster and Buford holly should not be planted next to the house since they do get LARGE. I wish I had known that at our last house. As for flowering shrubs, azaleas cannot be beat in the Atlanta area.

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