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Heartleaf ginger (Hexastylis arifolia)

  • SCIENTIFIC NAME: Hexastylis arifolia
  • PLANT TYPE: Groundcover
  • SCIENTIFIC NAME PRONUNCIATION: hex-uh-STY-lus air-ih-FOH-lee-uh
  • TAGS: Plant Tags: evergreen. Plant Types: Groundcover.

Heartleaf ginger (Hexastylis arifolia) has beautiful evergreen foilage frequently decorated with an intricate, mottled pattern of silver or cream; frequently bears only one or two leaves in dry Piedmont woods, but in humus-rich locations it is not uncommon to find spectacular clumps bearing a dozen to two dozen leaves. Plant can survive with very little sun if it...
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Partridgeberry (Mitchella repens)

  • SCIENTIFIC NAME: Mitchella repens
  • PLANT TYPE: Groundcover
  • SCIENTIFIC NAME PRONUNCIATION: my-CHEL-luh REE-penz
  • TAGS: Plant Tags: evergreen and winter interest. Plant Types: Groundcover.

Partridgeberry (Mitchella repens) grows in shade to partial shade; rich humusy soil; prefers consistent moisture; grows well under trees and large shrubs; easily smothered by heavy buildup of leaves. Fragrant; wonderful dainty ground cover for shady gardens; the berries stay on the plant until the next flowering season; although it is a vine, it never climbs and is...
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Shuttleworth ginger (Hexastylis shuttleworthii)

  • SCIENTIFIC NAME: Hexastylis shuttleworthii
  • PLANT TYPE: Groundcover
  • SCIENTIFIC NAME PRONUNCIATION: hex-uh-STY-lus shuttle-WORTH-ee-eye
  • TAGS: Plant Tags: evergreen. Plant Types: Groundcover.

Shuttleworth ginger (Hexastylis shuttleworthii) grows in partial to full shade; well-drained, acidic soil; will spread slowly by rhizomes to form large colonies over time. This is a very attractive groundcover and grows well in moist garden conditions.   Other Common Names: Largeflower Heartleaf, Mottled Wild Ginger...
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Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)

  • SCIENTIFIC NAME: Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)
  • PLANT TYPE: Tree
  • SCIENTIFIC NAME PRONUNCIATION: mag-NO-lee-uh gran-dih-FLOR-uh
  • TAGS: Plant Tags: evergreen, fragrant, and specimen tree. Plant Types: Tree.

Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) is a relatively fast-growing tree. It casts a dark shade, making underplanting difficult. It has become a bit of pest in the Piedmont region as birds have carried seeds into Piedmont woodland communities and the trees grow dense enough to out-compete some of the native vegetation. Each flower only lasts a few days, but the...
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Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana)

  • SCIENTIFIC NAME: Magnolia virginiana
  • PLANT TYPE: Tree
  • SCIENTIFIC NAME PRONUNCIATION: mag-NO-lee-uh ver-jin-ee-AY-nuh
  • TAGS: Plant Tags: evergreen, fragrant, and specimen tree. Plant Types: Tree.

Sweetbay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) is a graceful southern, evergreen to semi-evergreen, ideal for use as a patio tree or specimen. Trees glimmer in the wind due to the whitish-green undersides of the leaves.   Other Common Names: Swampbay, swamp magnolia Other Scientific Names: Magnolia virginiana var. australis, Magnolia virginiana var. parva...
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