September Week 1 Plants

Yellow Fringed Orchid (Paltanthera ciliaris) is native to the eastern and mid-central parts of the United States. It blooms from late June through September, and the flower color ranges from yellow to orange. Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Cat's Paw, Strawberry Bush, or Hearts A Burstin' (Euonymus americana) is native to the Eastern United States. Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Obedient Plant (Physostegia virginiana) is a North American native perennial. Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Toad lily (Tricyrtis hirta) is perennial native to Japan and is easily grown in shady areas and wet, well-drained soils. Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension

White ginger lily (Hedychium coronarium) is a herbaceous perennial native to Asia. The white flowers are highly fragrant. Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) is a native plant to the Southeast. It produces an abundance of beautiful purple berries in the fall. Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans) was chosen as the South Carolina state native grass in 2001. Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Maypop or purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is a fast growing, deciduous, perennial vine. It is native to the southeastern part of the United States. Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Native swamp sunflower (Helianthus angustifolius) is a favorite perennial for gardeners. It is salt tolerant; therefore, is an excellent choice for coastal landscapes. It grows well in all parts of South Carolina. Barbara H. Smith, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Lantana plants provide season long color with blooms from May to September. This plant is great at attracting pollinators such as butterflies and hummingbirds. Millie Davenport, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Crape Myrtle fruit in late summer. Millie Davenport, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension

Flowering Dogwood fruit starting to turn red. Birds enjoy these berries in the fall. Millie Davenport, ©2018 HGIC, Clemson Extension