October Week 5 Garden Photos

Viola saintpaulia 'Alabama' African Violet
Alabama African Violet Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Hedychium flavescens
Yellow Ginger Lily Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Ilex verticillata
Winterberry is a deciduous holly and is dioecious. This means there are female and male plants. The females produce the berries, but need a male plant nearby for pollination. Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Painted Lady Butterfly (Vanessa cardui) on Liatrus
Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Bat Flower (Tacca integrifolia)
Bat flowers are tropical natives to the southern parts of Asia. Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Deer-tongue (Trilisa odoratissima)
Deer-tongue is native to the Southeastern US. Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension

American Beech (Fagus grandifolia)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Carolina bog asphodel (Tofieldia glabra )
Carolina bog asphodel is native to the Southeastern US. Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Air plant (Tillandsia sp.)
Air plants make interesting additions to inside houseplant collections. Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Succulent Container
Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Korean Stewartia Seed Pods (Stewartia koreana)
Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Meadow Beauty (Rhexia sp.)
Meadow Beauty is another beautiful native wildflower that is commonly found in open areas in the fall. Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum)
Sourwood leaves are some of the first ones to show fall color. Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Japanese Climbing Fern (Lygondium japonicum)
Japanese Climbing Fern is a highly invasive plant. It was first introduced to the US in the early 1900's from Asia and Australia. It's on the USDA invasive species list. It found in your landscape, removal and disposal is recommended. Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Carolina redroot seed heads (Lachnanthes caroliniana)
Carolina redroot is a native to the Southeast US. Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Leopard Plant (Farfugium japonicum 'Gigantea')
Leopard plant is an excellent perennial to add to shade gardens. Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Camphorweed (Heterotheca subaxillaris)
Native to the Southeast, camphorweed is able to thrive in difficult growing conditions. The leaves have a strong herbal smell when crushed. Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus)
The fall foliage of burning bush is a beautiful red, but this plant can become quite invasive. Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Angel Trumpet (Brugmansia suaveolens)
Every part of the angle trumpet is highly poisonous, so plant with caution. Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Bottlebrush Buckeye (Aesculus parviflora)
Bottlebrush buckeye has a beautiful yellow fall color. Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Yucca filamentosa
LayLa Burgess, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Pyracantha sp.
Firethorn LayLa Burgess, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Euonymus fortunei
Fortune's spindle or Wintercreeper LayLa Burgess, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension