Plant Identification Library
Browse 318 landscape plants commonly found in Middle Tennessee. Our identification guide helps you recognize the trees, shrubs, flowers, and grasses growing in your yard.
🏡 Turf Grasses
Lawn grass varieties grown in Middle Tennessee including tall fescue, bermuda, zoysia, and centipede. Understanding which species you have determines every treatment decision. 10 entries.
Tall Fescue
Festuca arundinacea
Tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea) is the foundation turfgrass for Middle Tennessee lawns. It is a cool-season bunch-type grass that thrives in our USD...
Kentucky Bluegrass
Poa pratensis
Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis) plays a specific and important supporting role in Middle Tennessee fescue lawns — but it is not a standalone lawn g...
Perennial Ryegrass
Lolium perenne
Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) is one of the best-looking grasses in existence — dark green, fine-textured, dense, and beautiful. It is up there ...
Fine Fescues
Festuca spp.
Fine fescues — including creeping red fescue, chewings fescue, and hard fescue — are marketed as shade-tolerant lawn grasses, and that marketing is mo...
Common Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon
Common Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon) occupies a strange position in Middle Tennessee lawn care: it is simultaneously a desirable warm-season turfgr...
Hybrid Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon × transvaalensis
Hybrid Bermuda grass is the desirable form of Bermuda — the kind you actually pay for and plant intentionally, as opposed to common Bermuda which inva...
Zoysia Varieties
Zoysia japonica, Zoysia matrella, Zoysia pacifica
Zoysia is misunderstood — some people overrate it, some underrate it, but it frankly does not make sense in Middle Tennessee climate. Zoysia biology w...
Centipede Grass
Eremochloa ophiuroides
Centipede Grass (Eremochloa ophiuroides) is a turfgrass species grown in Middle Tennessee lawns. In our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, turfgrass selectio...
Buffalograss
Bouteloua dactyloides
Buffalograss (Bouteloua dactyloides) is a turfgrass species grown in Middle Tennessee lawns. In our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, turfgrass selection is...
Kentucky 31 Fescue
Festuca arundinacea (K-31)
Kentucky 31 fescue was the first residential and commercial cultivar of tall fescue — and it is old technology that should no longer be planted in Mid...
🌳 Trees
Shade trees, ornamental trees, and flowering trees common in Middle Tennessee landscapes — from native oaks and maples to ornamental dogwoods and redbuds. 97 entries.
Southern Sugar Maple
Acer barbatum
Southern Sugar Maple (Acer barbatum) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this specie...
Black Maple
Acer nigrum
Black Maple (Acer nigrum) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species thrives i...
Red Maple
Acer rubrum
Red Maple (Acer rubrum) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species thrives in ...
Sugar Maple
Acer saccharum
Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species thrive...
Yellow Buckeye
Aesculus flava
Yellow Buckeye (Aesculus flava) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species thr...
Ohio Buckeye
Aesculus glabra
Ohio Buckeye (Aesculus glabra) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species thri...
Common Alder
Alnus glutinosa
Common Alder (Alnus glutinosa) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species thri...
River Birch
Betula nigra
River Birch (Betula nigra) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species thrives ...
Shagbark Hickory
Carya ovata
Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species thri...
Sugarberry
Celtis laevigata
Sugarberry (Celtis laevigata) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species thriv...
Hackberry
Celtis occidentalis
Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species thr...
Katsura Tree
Cercidiphyllum japonicum
Katsura Tree (Cercidiphyllum japonicum) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this spe...
American Yellowwood
Cladrastis kentukea
American Yellowwood (Cladrastis kentukea) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this s...
Common Persimmon
Diospyros virginiana
Common Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this spe...
Hardy Rubber Tree
Eucommia ulmoides
Hardy Rubber Tree (Eucommia ulmoides) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this speci...
American Beech
Fagus grandifolia
American Beech (Fagus grandifolia) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species ...
Ginkgo
Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species thrives in t...
Thornless Honeylocust
Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis
Thornless Honeylocust (Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis) is a turfgrass species grown in Middle Tennessee lawns. In our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, ...
Kentucky Coffeetree
Gymnocladus dioicus
Kentucky Coffeetree (Gymnocladus dioicus) is a turfgrass species grown in Middle Tennessee lawns. In our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, turfgrass selecti...
Sweetgum
Liquidambar styraciflua
Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) is a turfgrass species grown in Middle Tennessee lawns. In our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, turfgrass selection is c...
Tulip Poplar
Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Poplar (Liriodendron tulipifera) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this spec...
Dawn Redwood
Metasequoia glyptostroboides
Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this...
Black Gum / Tupelo
Nyssa sylvatica
Black Gum / Tupelo (Nyssa sylvatica) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this specie...
Amur Corktree
Phellodendron amurense
Amur Corktree (Phellodendron amurense) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this spec...
London Planetree
Platanus x acerifolia
London Planetree (Platanus x acerifolia) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this sp...
Sawtooth Oak
Quercus acutissima
Sawtooth Oak (Quercus acutissima) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species t...
White Oak
Quercus alba
White Oak (Quercus alba) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species thrives in...
Swamp White Oak
Quercus bicolor
Swamp White Oak (Quercus bicolor) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species t...
Scarlet Oak
Quercus coccinea
Scarlet Oak (Quercus coccinea) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species thri...
Southern Red Oak
Quercus falcata
Southern Red Oak (Quercus falcata) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species ...
Shingle Oak
Quercus imbricaria
Shingle Oak (Quercus imbricaria) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species th...
Overcup Oak
Quercus lyrata
Overcup Oak (Quercus lyrata) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species thrive...
Bur Oak
Quercus macrocarpa
Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species thrive...
Chinkapin Oak
Quercus muehlenbergii
Chinkapin Oak (Quercus muehlenbergii) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this speci...
Nuttall Oak
Quercus nuttallii
Nuttall Oak (Quercus nuttallii) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species thr...
Willow Oak
Quercus phellos
Willow Oak (Quercus phellos) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species thrive...
English Oak
Quercus robur
English Oak (Quercus robur) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species thrives...
Northern Red Oak
Quercus rubra
Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species th...
Shumard Oak
Quercus shumardii
Shumard Oak (Quercus shumardii) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species thr...
Baldcypress
Taxodium distichum
Baldcypress (Taxodium distichum) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species th...
American Basswood
Tilia americana
American Basswood (Tilia americana) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species...
American Elm
Ulmus americana
American Elm (Ulmus americana) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species thri...
Chinese Elm
Ulmus parvifolia
Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species thri...
Slippery Elm
Ulmus rubra
Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species thrives ...
Japanese Zelkova
Zelkova serrata
Japanese Zelkova (Zelkova serrata) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species ...
Trident Maple
Acer buergerianum
Trident Maple (Acer buergerianum) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species t...
Hedge Maple
Acer campestre
Hedge Maple (Acer campestre) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species thrive...
Amur Maple
Acer ginnala
Amur Maple (Acer ginnala) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species thrives i...
Paperbark Maple
Acer griseum
Paperbark Maple (Acer griseum) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species thri...
Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum
Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species thri...
Striped Maple
Acer pensylvanicum
Striped Maple (Acer pensylvanicum) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species ...
Red Buckeye
Aesculus pavia
Red Buckeye (Aesculus pavia) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species thrive...
Serviceberry
Amelanchier arborea
Serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species ...
Pawpaw
Asimina triloba
Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species thrives in...
American Hornbeam
Carpinus caroliniana
American Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this sp...
Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis
Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species ...
Chinese Fringetree
Chionanthus retusus
Chinese Fringetree (Chionanthus retusus) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this sp...
White Fringetree
Chionanthus virginicus
White Fringetree (Chionanthus virginicus) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this s...
Pagoda Dogwood
Cornus alternifolia
Pagoda Dogwood (Cornus alternifolia) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this specie...
Flowering Dogwood
Cornus florida
Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species ...
American Smoke Tree
Cotinus obovatus
American Smoke Tree (Cotinus obovatus) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this spec...
Crapemyrtle
Lagerstroemia indica / fauriei
Crapemyrtle (Lagerstroemia indica / fauriei) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, thi...
Amur Maackia
Maackia amurensis
Amur Maackia (Maackia amurensis) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species th...
American Hophornbeam
Ostrya virginiana
American Hophornbeam (Ostrya virginiana) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this sp...
Sourwood
Oxydendrum arboreum
Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species thri...
Chinese Pistache
Pistacia chinensis
Chinese Pistache (Pistacia chinensis) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this speci...
American Plum
Prunus americana
American Plum (Prunus americana) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species th...
Japanese Tree Lilac
Syringa reticulata
Japanese Tree Lilac (Syringa reticulata) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this sp...
Tall Stewartia
Stewartia monadelpha
Tall Stewartia (Stewartia monadelpha) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this speci...
Eastern Red Cedar
Juniperus virginiana
Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this sp...
Mountain Laurel
Kalmia latifolia
Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species ...
Loropetalum
Loropetalum chinense
Loropetalum (Loropetalum chinense) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species ...
Southern Magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this sp...
Sweet Bay Magnolia
Magnolia virginiana
Sweet Bay Magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this sp...
Catawba Rhododendron
Rhododendron catawbiense
Catawba Rhododendron (Rhododendron catawbiense) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, ...
Japanese Yew
Taxus cuspidata
Japanese Yew (Taxus cuspidata) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species thri...
Cleyera
Ternstroemia gymnanthera
Cleyera (Ternstroemia gymnanthera) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species ...
Eastern Arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis
Eastern Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this spe...
Western Arborvitae
Thuja plicata
Western Arborvitae (Thuja plicata) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species ...
Prague Viburnum
Viburnum x hybrid
Prague Viburnum (Viburnum x hybrid) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species...
Woodland Phlox
Phlox divaricata
Woodland Phlox (Phlox divaricata) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species t...
Solomon’s Seal
Polygonatum odoratum
Solomon’s Seal (Polygonatum odoratum) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this speci...
Lungwort
Pulmonaria longifolia
Lungwort (Pulmonaria longifolia) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species th...
Japanese Forest Grass
Hakonechloa macra
Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa macra) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this s...
Soft Rush
Juncus effusus
Soft Rush (Juncus effusus) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species thrives ...
Pin Oak
Quercus palustris
Pin Oak (Quercus palustris) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species thrives...
Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica
Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species...
Loblolly Pine
Pinus taeda
Loblolly Pine (Pinus taeda) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species thrives...
Eastern White Pine
Pinus strobus
Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species ...
American Holly
Ilex opaca
American Holly (Ilex opaca) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species thrives...
Bradford Pear
Pyrus calleryana 'Bradford'
Bradford Pear (Pyrus calleryana 'Bradford') is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this...
Crabapple
Malus domestica
Crabapple (Malus domestica) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species thrives...
White Ash
Fraxinus americana
White Ash (Fraxinus americana) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species thri...
Hickory
Carya spp.
Hickory (Carya spp.) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species thrives in the...
American Sycamore
Platanus occidentalis
American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this s...
Black Walnut
Juglans nigra
Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species thrive...
Sassafras
Sassafras albidum
Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) is a tree commonly found in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Well-adapted to our USDA Zone 7a-7b climate, this species thriv...
🌿 Shrubs
Evergreen and deciduous shrubs used in hedges, borders, and foundation plantings. Includes boxwood, hollies, azaleas, and native shrubs across Middle TN. 61 entries.
Cherry Laurel
Prunus caroliniana
Cherry Laurel (Prunus caroliniana) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, han...
Japanese Flowering Cherry
Prunus serrulata
Japanese Flowering Cherry (Prunus serrulata) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition...
Yoshino Cherry
Prunus x yedoensis
Yoshino Cherry (Prunus x yedoensis) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, ha...
Japanese Snowbell
Styrax japonicus
Japanese Snowbell (Styrax japonicus) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, h...
Glossy Abelia
Abelia x grandiflora
Glossy Abelia (Abelia x grandiflora) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, h...
Aucuba
Aucuba japonica
Aucuba (Aucuba japonica) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, handling both...
Boxwood
Buxus spp.
Boxwood (Buxus spp.) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, handling both sum...
Camellia
Camellia spp.
Camellia (Camellia spp.) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, handling both...
False Cypress
Chamaecyparis pisifera
False Cypress (Chamaecyparis pisifera) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone,...
Japanese Cryptomeria
Cryptomeria japonica
Japanese Cryptomeria (Cryptomeria japonica) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition ...
Arizona Cypress
Cupressus arizonica
Arizona Cypress (Cupressus arizonica) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, ...
Foster Holly
Ilex x attenuata
Foster Holly (Ilex x attenuata) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, handli...
Chinese Holly
Ilex cornuta
Chinese Holly (Ilex cornuta) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, handling ...
Japanese Holly
Ilex crenata
Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, handling...
Nellie R. Stevens Holly
Ilex x 'Nellie R. Stevens'
Nellie R. Stevens Holly (Ilex x 'Nellie R. Stevens') is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b tr...
Yaupon Holly
Ilex vomitoria
Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, handling...
Anisetree
Illicium parviflorum
Anisetree (Illicium parviflorum) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, handl...
Chinese Juniper
Juniperus chinensis
Chinese Juniper (Juniperus chinensis) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, ...
Red Chokecherry
Aronia arbutifolia
Red Chokecherry (Aronia arbutifolia) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, h...
Japanese Barberry
Berberis thunbergii
Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone...
American Beautyberry
Callicarpa americana
American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition ...
Sweetshrub
Calycanthus floridus
Sweetshrub (Calycanthus floridus) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, hand...
Flowering Quince
Chaenomeles speciosa
Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles speciosa) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone...
Summersweet
Clethra alnifolia
Summersweet (Clethra alnifolia) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, handli...
Forsythia
Forsythia x intermedia
Forsythia (Forsythia x intermedia) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, han...
American Witch Hazel
Hamamelis virginiana
American Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition ...
Bigleaf Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zo...
Panicle Hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculata
Panicle Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zon...
Oakleaf Hydrangea
Hydrangea quercifolia
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zo...
Winterberry Holly
Ilex verticillata
Winterberry Holly (Ilex verticillata) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, ...
Virginia Sweetspire
Ilex virginica
Virginia Sweetspire (Ilex virginica) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, h...
Beauty Bush
Kolkwitzia amabilis
Beauty Bush (Kolkwitzia amabilis) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, hand...
Spicebush
Lindera benzoin
Spicebush (Lindera benzoin) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, handling b...
Ninebark
Physocarpus opulifolius
Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, han...
Fragrant Sumac
Rhus aromatica
Fragrant Sumac (Rhus aromatica) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, handli...
Elderberry
Sambucus canadensis
Elderberry (Sambucus canadensis) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, handl...
Arrowwood Viburnum
Viburnum dentatum
Arrowwood Viburnum (Viburnum dentatum) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone,...
Spider Flower
Cleome hassleriana
Spider Flower (Cleome hassleriana) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, han...
Elephant Ear
Colocasia esculenta
Elephant Ear (Colocasia esculenta) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, han...
Cigar Plant
Cuphea ignea
Cigar Plant (Cuphea ignea) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, handling bo...
Sweet William
Dianthus barbatus
Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, hand...
Foxglove
Digitalis purpurea
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, handling...
Diamond Frost
Euphorbia hypericifolia
Diamond Frost (Euphorbia hypericifolia) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone...
Blue Daze
Evolvulus glomeratus
Blue Daze (Evolvulus glomeratus) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, handl...
Globe Amaranth
Gomphrena globosa
Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena globosa) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, han...
Lantana
Lantana camara
Lantana (Lantana camara) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, handling both...
Sweet Alyssum
Lobularia maritima
Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, han...
Zonal Geranium
Pelargonium x hortorum
Zonal Geranium (Pelargonium x hortorum) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone...
Petunia
Petunia x hybrida
Petunia (Petunia x hybrida) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, handling b...
Coleus
Plectranthus scutellarioides
Coleus (Plectranthus scutellarioides) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, ...
Moss Rose
Portulaca grandiflora
Moss Rose (Portulaca grandiflora) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, hand...
Azalea
Rhododendron spp.
Azalea (Rhododendron spp.) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, handling bo...
Nandina
Nandina domestica
Nandina (Nandina domestica) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, handling b...
Spirea
Spiraea japonica
Spirea (Spiraea japonica) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, handling bot...
Knockout Rose
Rosa 'Knock Out'
Knockout Rose (Rosa 'Knock Out') is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, handl...
Japanese Privet
Ligustrum japonicum
Japanese Privet (Ligustrum japonicum) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, ...
Burning Bush
Euonymus alatus
Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, handlin...
Itea
Itea virginica
Itea (Itea virginica) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, handling both su...
Deutzia
Deutzia scabra
Deutzia (Deutzia scabra) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, handling both...
Weigela
Weigela florida
Weigela (Weigela florida) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, handling bot...
Lilac
Syringa vulgaris
Lilac (Syringa vulgaris) is a popular landscape shrub in Middle Tennessee. This species performs well in our Zone 7a-7b transition zone, handling both...
🌸 Perennials
Perennial flowers and plants that return year after year in Tennessee gardens. Includes coneflowers, daylilies, hostas, and other reliable landscape perennials. 61 entries.
Yarrow
Achillea spp.
Yarrow (Achillea spp.) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to our Zone 7a-7b ...
Agastache
Agastache spp.
Agastache (Agastache spp.) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to our Zone 7a...
Arkansas Blue Star
Amsonia hubrichtii
Arkansas Blue Star (Amsonia hubrichtii) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited t...
Common Blue Star
Amsonia tabernaemontana
Common Blue Star (Amsonia tabernaemontana) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suite...
Swamp Milkweed
Asclepias incarnata
Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to o...
Butterfly Weed
Asclepias tuberosa
Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to ou...
Tatarian Aster
Aster tataricus
Tatarian Aster (Aster tataricus) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to our Z...
False Indigo
Baptisia spp.
False Indigo (Baptisia spp.) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to our Zone ...
Blackberry Lily
Belamcanda chinensis
Blackberry Lily (Belamcanda chinensis) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to...
Butterfly Bush
Buddleia davidii
Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to our ...
Canna Lily
Canna spp.
Canna Lily (Canna spp.) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to our Zone 7a-7b...
Sweet Joe-Pye Weed
Eutrochium purpureum
Sweet Joe-Pye Weed (Eutrochium purpureum) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited...
Blanket Flower
Gaillardia x grandiflora
Blanket Flower (Gaillardia x grandiflora) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited...
Wand Flower
Gaura lindheimeri
Wand Flower (Gaura lindheimeri) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to our Zo...
Hardy Hibiscus
Hibiscus moscheutos
Hardy Hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to o...
Bearded Iris
Iris germanica
Bearded Iris (Iris germanica) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to our Zone...
Blazing Star
Liatris spicata
Blazing Star (Liatris spicata) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to our Zon...
Bee Balm
Monarda didyma
Bee Balm (Monarda didyma) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to our Zone 7a-...
Sundrops
Oenothera fruticosa
Sundrops (Oenothera fruticosa) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to our Zon...
Garden Phlox
Phlox paniculata
Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to our Zo...
Obedient Plant
Physostegia virginiana
Obedient Plant (Physostegia virginiana) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited t...
Black-Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia fulgida
Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to o...
Mexican Petunia
Ruellia simplex
Mexican Petunia (Ruellia simplex) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to our ...
Autumn Sage
Salvia greggii
Autumn Sage (Salvia greggii) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to our Zone ...
Gray Santolina
Santolina chamaecyparissus
Gray Santolina (Santolina chamaecyparissus) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suit...
Perennial Begonia
Begonia grandis
Perennial Begonia (Begonia grandis) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to ou...
Fringed Bleeding Heart
Dicentra eximia
Fringed Bleeding Heart (Dicentra eximia) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited ...
Barrenwort
Epimedium spp.
Barrenwort (Epimedium spp.) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to our Zone 7...
Lenten Rose
Helleborus orientalis
Lenten Rose (Helleborus orientalis) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to ou...
Coral Bells
Heuchera spp.
Coral Bells (Heuchera spp.) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to our Zone 7...
Plantain Lily
Hosta spp.
Plantain Lily (Hosta spp.) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to our Zone 7a...
Northern Maidenhair
Adiantum pedatum
Northern Maidenhair (Adiantum pedatum) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to...
Lady Fern
Athyrium filix-femina
Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to our ...
Marginal Woodfern
Dryopteris marginalis
Marginal Woodfern (Dryopteris marginalis) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited...
Sensitive Fern
Onoclea sensibilis
Sensitive Fern (Onoclea sensibilis) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to ou...
Cinnamon Fern
Osmunda cinnamomea
Cinnamon Fern (Osmunda cinnamomea) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to our...
Christmas Fern
Polystichum acrostichoides
Christmas Fern (Polystichum acrostichoides) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suit...
Gloriosa Daisy
Rudbeckia hirta
Gloriosa Daisy (Rudbeckia hirta) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to our Z...
Mealycup Sage
Salvia farinacea
Mealycup Sage (Salvia farinacea) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to our Z...
Monkey Grass
Liriope muscari
Monkey Grass (Liriope muscari) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to our Zon...
Pussytoes
Antennaria plantaginifolia
Pussytoes (Antennaria plantaginifolia) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to...
Purple Passionflower
Passiflora incarnata
Purple Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suit...
daylily
Hemerocallis spp.
daylily (Hemerocallis spp.) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to our Zone 7...
salvia
Salvia nemorosa
salvia (Salvia nemorosa) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to our Zone 7a-7...
sedum
Sedum spp.
sedum (Sedum spp.) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to our Zone 7a-7b grow...
peony
Paeonia lactiflora
peony (Paeonia lactiflora) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to our Zone 7a...
lavender
Lavandula angustifolia
lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to our ...
catmint
Nepeta x faassenii
catmint (Nepeta x faassenii) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to our Zone ...
ferns
Polypodiopsida
ferns (Polypodiopsida) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to our Zone 7a-7b ...
chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum morifolium
chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited ...
shasta daisy
Leucanthemum x superbum
shasta daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to...
gaura
Oenothera lindheimeri
gaura (Oenothera lindheimeri) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to our Zone...
ajuga
Ajuga reptans
ajuga (Ajuga reptans) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to our Zone 7a-7b g...
campanula
Campanula persicifolia
campanula (Campanula persicifolia) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to our...
dianthus
Dianthus plumarius
dianthus (Dianthus plumarius) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to our Zone...
penstemon
Penstemon digitalis
penstemon (Penstemon digitalis) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to our Zo...
platycodon
Platycodon grandiflorus
platycodon (Platycodon grandiflorus) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to o...
veronica
Veronica longifolia
veronica (Veronica longifolia) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to our Zon...
yucca
Yucca filamentosa
yucca (Yucca filamentosa) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to our Zone 7a-...
heliopsis
Heliopsis helianthoides
heliopsis (Heliopsis helianthoides) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to ou...
pulmonaria
Pulmonaria saccharata
pulmonaria (Pulmonaria saccharata) is a reliable perennial for Middle Tennessee gardens. Returning year after year, this species is well-suited to our...
🌺 Annuals
Seasonal color plants that complete their life cycle in one or two growing seasons — petunias, marigolds, zinnias, and other summer bedding plants. 30 entries.
Ageratum
Ageratum houstonianum
Ageratum (Ageratum houstonianum) is a popular bedding annual for Middle Tennessee seasonal color. Planted each spring after the last frost, this speci...
Joseph’s Coat
Alternanthera ficoidea
Joseph’s Coat (Alternanthera ficoidea) is a popular bedding annual for Middle Tennessee seasonal color. Planted each spring after the last frost, this...
Angelonia
Angelonia angustifolia
Angelonia (Angelonia angustifolia) is a popular bedding annual for Middle Tennessee seasonal color. Planted each spring after the last frost, this spe...
Snapdragon
Antirrhinum majus
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus) is a popular bedding annual for Middle Tennessee seasonal color. Planted each spring after the last frost, this species...
Tropical Milkweed
Asclepias curassavica
Tropical Milkweed (Asclepias curassavica) is a popular bedding annual for Middle Tennessee seasonal color. Planted each spring after the last frost, t...
Wax Begonia
Begonia x semperflorens
Wax Begonia (Begonia x semperflorens) is a popular bedding annual for Middle Tennessee seasonal color. Planted each spring after the last frost, this ...
Ornamental Kale
Brassica oleracea
Ornamental Kale (Brassica oleracea) is a popular bedding annual for Middle Tennessee seasonal color. Planted each spring after the last frost, this sp...
Caladium
Caladium bicolor
Caladium (Caladium bicolor) is a popular bedding annual for Middle Tennessee seasonal color. Planted each spring after the last frost, this species pr...
Million Bells
Calibrachoa x hybrida
Million Bells (Calibrachoa x hybrida) is a popular bedding annual for Middle Tennessee seasonal color. Planted each spring after the last frost, this ...
Ornamental Pepper
Capsicum annuum
Ornamental Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a popular bedding annual for Middle Tennessee seasonal color. Planted each spring after the last frost, this sp...
Vinca / Periwinkle
Catharanthus roseus
Vinca / Periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus) is a popular bedding annual for Middle Tennessee seasonal color. Planted each spring after the last frost, th...
Cockscomb / Plume
Celosia argentea
Cockscomb / Plume (Celosia argentea) is a popular bedding annual for Middle Tennessee seasonal color. Planted each spring after the last frost, this s...
Dusty Miller
Centaurea cineraria
Dusty Miller (Centaurea cineraria) is a popular bedding annual for Middle Tennessee seasonal color. Planted each spring after the last frost, this spe...
Wishbone Flower
Torenia fournieri
Wishbone Flower (Torenia fournieri) is a popular bedding annual for Middle Tennessee seasonal color. Planted each spring after the last frost, this sp...
Pansy
Viola x wittrockiana
Pansy (Viola x wittrockiana) is a popular bedding annual for Middle Tennessee seasonal color. Planted each spring after the last frost, this species p...
Common Zinnia
Zinnia elegans
Common Zinnia (Zinnia elegans) is a popular bedding annual for Middle Tennessee seasonal color. Planted each spring after the last frost, this species...
Umbrella Plant
Cyperus papyrus
Umbrella Plant (Cyperus papyrus) is a popular bedding annual for Middle Tennessee seasonal color. Planted each spring after the last frost, this speci...
Blue Fescue
Festuca glauca
Blue Fescue (Festuca glauca) is a popular bedding annual for Middle Tennessee seasonal color. Planted each spring after the last frost, this species p...
impatiens
Impatiens walleriana
impatiens (Impatiens walleriana) is a popular bedding annual for Middle Tennessee seasonal color. Planted each spring after the last frost, this speci...
marigold
Tagetes spp.
marigold (Tagetes spp.) is a popular bedding annual for Middle Tennessee seasonal color. Planted each spring after the last frost, this species provid...
pentas
Pentas lanceolata
pentas (Pentas lanceolata) is a popular bedding annual for Middle Tennessee seasonal color. Planted each spring after the last frost, this species pro...
calibrachoa
Calibrachoa × hybrida
calibrachoa (Calibrachoa × hybrida) is a popular bedding annual for Middle Tennessee seasonal color. Planted each spring after the last frost, this sp...
geranium
Pelargonium × hortorum
geranium (Pelargonium × hortorum) is a popular bedding annual for Middle Tennessee seasonal color. Planted each spring after the last frost, this spec...
sweet potato vine
Ipomoea batatas
sweet potato vine (Ipomoea batatas) is a popular bedding annual for Middle Tennessee seasonal color. Planted each spring after the last frost, this sp...
sunflower
Helianthus annuus
sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is a popular bedding annual for Middle Tennessee seasonal color. Planted each spring after the last frost, this species ...
cosmos
Cosmos bipinnatus
cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) is a popular bedding annual for Middle Tennessee seasonal color. Planted each spring after the last frost, this species pro...
verbena
Verbena × hybrida
verbena (Verbena × hybrida) is a popular bedding annual for Middle Tennessee seasonal color. Planted each spring after the last frost, this species pr...
lobelia
Lobelia erinus
lobelia (Lobelia erinus) is a popular bedding annual for Middle Tennessee seasonal color. Planted each spring after the last frost, this species provi...
nemesia
Nemesia strumosa
nemesia (Nemesia strumosa) is a popular bedding annual for Middle Tennessee seasonal color. Planted each spring after the last frost, this species pro...
bacopa
Bacopa carolinensis
bacopa (Bacopa carolinensis) is a popular bedding annual for Middle Tennessee seasonal color. Planted each spring after the last frost, this species p...
☘️ Groundcovers
Low-growing plants that spread to cover bare soil, reduce erosion, and suppress weeds. Includes liriope, vinca, pachysandra, and native groundcovers. 24 entries.
Hardy Plumbago
Ceratostigma plumbaginoides
Hardy Plumbago (Ceratostigma plumbaginoides) is a dependable groundcover used throughout Middle Tennessee landscapes. This low-growing plant fills in ...
Hardy Mums
Chrysanthemum spp.
Hardy Mums (Chrysanthemum spp.) is a dependable groundcover used throughout Middle Tennessee landscapes. This low-growing plant fills in areas where t...
Coreopsis
Coreopsis grandiflora
Coreopsis (Coreopsis grandiflora) is a dependable groundcover used throughout Middle Tennessee landscapes. This low-growing plant fills in areas where...
Threadleaf Coreopsis
Coreopsis verticillata
Threadleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata) is a dependable groundcover used throughout Middle Tennessee landscapes. This low-growing plant fills in...
Cheddar Pinks
Dianthus gratianopolitanus
Cheddar Pinks (Dianthus gratianopolitanus) is a dependable groundcover used throughout Middle Tennessee landscapes. This low-growing plant fills in ar...
Purple Coneflower
Echinacea purpurea
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) is a dependable groundcover used throughout Middle Tennessee landscapes. This low-growing plant fills in areas ...
Stonecrop
Sedum rupestre
Stonecrop (Sedum rupestre) is a dependable groundcover used throughout Middle Tennessee landscapes. This low-growing plant fills in areas where turfgr...
Bugleweed
Ajuga spp.
Bugleweed (Ajuga spp.) is a dependable groundcover used throughout Middle Tennessee landscapes. This low-growing plant fills in areas where turfgrass ...
Japanese Anemone
Anemone hupehensis
Japanese Anemone (Anemone hupehensis) is a dependable groundcover used throughout Middle Tennessee landscapes. This low-growing plant fills in areas w...
Native Columbine
Aquilegia canadensis
Native Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) is a dependable groundcover used throughout Middle Tennessee landscapes. This low-growing plant fills in areas...
Japanese Spikenard
Aralia cordata
Japanese Spikenard (Aralia cordata) is a dependable groundcover used throughout Middle Tennessee landscapes. This low-growing plant fills in areas whe...
Italian Arum
Arum italicum
Italian Arum (Arum italicum) is a dependable groundcover used throughout Middle Tennessee landscapes. This low-growing plant fills in areas where turf...
Astilbe
Astilbe spp.
Astilbe (Astilbe spp.) is a dependable groundcover used throughout Middle Tennessee landscapes. This low-growing plant fills in areas where turfgrass ...
Mondo Grass
Ophiopogon japonicus
Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon japonicus) is a dependable groundcover used throughout Middle Tennessee landscapes. This low-growing plant fills in areas wher...
Wild Ginger
Asarum canadense
Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense) is a dependable groundcover used throughout Middle Tennessee landscapes. This low-growing plant fills in areas where tu...
Lily-of-the-Valley
Convallaria majalis
Lily-of-the-Valley (Convallaria majalis) is a dependable groundcover used throughout Middle Tennessee landscapes. This low-growing plant fills in area...
Grey Owl Juniper
Juniperus virginiana 'Grey Owl'
Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus virginiana 'Grey Owl') is a dependable groundcover used throughout Middle Tennessee landscapes. This low-growing plant fil...
Creeping Myrtle
Vinca minor
Creeping Myrtle (Vinca minor) is a dependable groundcover used throughout Middle Tennessee landscapes. This low-growing plant fills in areas where tur...
Pachysandra
Pachysandra terminalis
Pachysandra (Pachysandra terminalis) is a dependable groundcover used throughout Middle Tennessee landscapes. This low-growing plant fills in areas wh...
Creeping Phlox
Phlox subulata
Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata) is a dependable groundcover used throughout Middle Tennessee landscapes. This low-growing plant fills in areas where t...
Creeping Jenny
Lysimachia nummularia
Creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia) is a dependable groundcover used throughout Middle Tennessee landscapes. This low-growing plant fills in areas ...
English Ivy
Hedera helix
English Ivy (Hedera helix) is a dependable groundcover used throughout Middle Tennessee landscapes. This low-growing plant fills in areas where turfgr...
Asian Jasmine
Trachelospermum asiaticum
Asian Jasmine (Trachelospermum asiaticum) is a dependable groundcover used throughout Middle Tennessee landscapes. This low-growing plant fills in are...
Creeping Thyme
Thymus praecox
Creeping Thyme (Thymus praecox) is a dependable groundcover used throughout Middle Tennessee landscapes. This low-growing plant fills in areas where t...
🌱 Vines
Climbing and trailing plants for arbors, trellises, and fences — wisteria, clematis, trumpet vine, and English ivy among others in Tennessee landscapes. 16 entries.
Crossvine
Bignonia capreolata
Crossvine (Bignonia capreolata) is a vine found in Middle Tennessee gardens and natural areas. This climbing or trailing plant adds vertical interest ...
Trumpetcreeper
Campsis radicans
Trumpetcreeper (Campsis radicans) is a vine found in Middle Tennessee gardens and natural areas. This climbing or trailing plant adds vertical interes...
American Bittersweet
Celastrus scandens
American Bittersweet (Celastrus scandens) is a vine found in Middle Tennessee gardens and natural areas. This climbing or trailing plant adds vertical...
Clematis
Clematis hybrids
Clematis (Clematis hybrids) is a vine found in Middle Tennessee gardens and natural areas. This climbing or trailing plant adds vertical interest to f...
Creeping Fig
Ficus pumila
Creeping Fig (Ficus pumila) is a vine found in Middle Tennessee gardens and natural areas. This climbing or trailing plant adds vertical interest to f...
Carolina Jasmine
Gelsemium sempervirens
Carolina Jasmine (Gelsemium sempervirens) is a vine found in Middle Tennessee gardens and natural areas. This climbing or trailing plant adds vertical...
Climbing Hydrangea
Hydrangea anomala petiolaris
Climbing Hydrangea (Hydrangea anomala petiolaris) is a vine found in Middle Tennessee gardens and natural areas. This climbing or trailing plant adds ...
Trumpet Honeysuckle
Lonicera sempervirens
Trumpet Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) is a vine found in Middle Tennessee gardens and natural areas. This climbing or trailing plant adds vertic...
Virginia Creeper
Parthenocissus quinquefolia
Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) is a vine found in Middle Tennessee gardens and natural areas. This climbing or trailing plant adds ver...
Muscadine Grape
Vitis rotundifolia
Muscadine Grape (Vitis rotundifolia) is a vine found in Middle Tennessee gardens and natural areas. This climbing or trailing plant adds vertical inte...
American Wisteria
Wisteria frutescens
American Wisteria (Wisteria frutescens) is a vine found in Middle Tennessee gardens and natural areas. This climbing or trailing plant adds vertical i...
Wisteria
Wisteria sinensis
Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis) is a vine found in Middle Tennessee gardens and natural areas. This climbing or trailing plant adds vertical interest to ...
Confederate Jasmine
Trachelospermum jasminoides
Confederate Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) is a vine found in Middle Tennessee gardens and natural areas. This climbing or trailing plant adds ...
Peppervine
Ampelopsis arborea
Peppervine (Ampelopsis arborea) is a vine found in Middle Tennessee gardens and natural areas. This climbing or trailing plant adds vertical interest ...
Porcelain Berry
Ampelopsis brevipedunculata
Porcelain Berry (Ampelopsis brevipedunculata) is a vine found in Middle Tennessee gardens and natural areas. This climbing or trailing plant adds vert...
Coral Honeysuckle
Lonicera × heckrottii
Coral Honeysuckle (Lonicera × heckrottii) is a vine found in Middle Tennessee gardens and natural areas. This climbing or trailing plant adds vertical...
🎋 Ornamental Grasses
Ornamental grasses and grass-like plants for texture and movement — miscanthus, muhly grass, pennisetum, and native grasses suited to Middle Tennessee. 19 entries.
Sweet Flag
Acorus gramineus
Sweet Flag (Acorus gramineus) is an ornamental grass commonly used in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Offering year-round texture and movement, ornamenta...
Big Blue Stem
Andropogon gerardii
Big Blue Stem (Andropogon gerardii) is an ornamental grass commonly used in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Offering year-round texture and movement, orn...
Blue Grama Grass
Bouteloua gracilis
Blue Grama Grass (Bouteloua gracilis) is an ornamental grass commonly used in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Offering year-round texture and movement, o...
Feather Reed Grass
Calamagrostis x acutiflora
Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis x acutiflora) is an ornamental grass commonly used in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Offering year-round texture and m...
Pennsylvania Sedge
Carex pensylvanica
Pennsylvania Sedge (Carex pensylvanica) is an ornamental grass commonly used in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Offering year-round texture and movement,...
Orange New Zealand Sedge
Carex testacea
Orange New Zealand Sedge (Carex testacea) is an ornamental grass commonly used in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Offering year-round texture and movemen...
Pink Muhly Grass
Muhlenbergia capillaris
Pink Muhly Grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris) is an ornamental grass commonly used in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Offering year-round texture and moveme...
Mexican Feather Grass
Nassella tenuissima
Mexican Feather Grass (Nassella tenuissima) is an ornamental grass commonly used in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Offering year-round texture and movem...
Switchgrass
Panicum virgatum
Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) is an ornamental grass commonly used in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Offering year-round texture and movement, ornament...
Little Blue Stem
Schizachyrium scoparium
Little Blue Stem (Schizachyrium scoparium) is an ornamental grass commonly used in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Offering year-round texture and moveme...
Indiangrass
Sorghastrum nutans
Indiangrass (Sorghastrum nutans) is an ornamental grass commonly used in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Offering year-round texture and movement, orname...
Prairie Dropseed
Sporobolus heterolepis
Prairie Dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis) is an ornamental grass commonly used in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Offering year-round texture and movemen...
Eastern Gamagrass
Tripsacum dactyloides
Eastern Gamagrass (Tripsacum dactyloides) is an ornamental grass commonly used in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Offering year-round texture and movemen...
Miscanthus
Miscanthus sinensis
Miscanthus (Miscanthus sinensis) is an ornamental grass commonly used in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Offering year-round texture and movement, orname...
Fountain Grass
Pennisetum setaceum
Fountain Grass (Pennisetum setaceum) is an ornamental grass commonly used in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Offering year-round texture and movement, or...
Pampas Grass
Cortaderia selloana
Pampas Grass (Cortaderia selloana) is an ornamental grass commonly used in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Offering year-round texture and movement, orna...
Sedge
Carex spp.
Sedge (Carex spp.) is an ornamental grass commonly used in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Offering year-round texture and movement, ornamental grasses a...
Northern Sea Oats
Chasmanthium latifolium
Northern Sea Oats (Chasmanthium latifolium) is an ornamental grass commonly used in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Offering year-round texture and movem...
Purple Love Grass
Eragrostis spectabilis
Purple Love Grass (Eragrostis spectabilis) is an ornamental grass commonly used in Middle Tennessee landscapes. Offering year-round texture and moveme...
Why Know Your Landscape Plants?
Understanding the plants in your landscape is the first step toward a healthier, more beautiful property. Different plants have different needs for water, sunlight, pruning, and pest management. When you can identify what's growing in your yard, you can make better decisions about care and maintenance.
Our plant identification library covers the most common landscape plants found in Middle Tennessee — from the towering oaks and maples that shade our streets to the flowering shrubs and perennials that add color to our gardens. Whether you're in Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, or anywhere along the I-65 corridor, these are the plants you'll encounter in local landscapes.
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