What are the most common plants in South Carolina?

Trees and Shrubs Trees seen in abundance are serviceberry, redbud, dogwood, hawthorn, witch hazel, American holly, red cedar, Sweetbay Magnolia, Crabapple, Cherry Laurel, Sassafras, Red Chokeberry and Horse Sugar. Common shrubs include Salt Myrtle, Beauty-berry, Button Bush and Sweet Pepperbush.

What is planted in South Carolina?

Locations. Row crops are generally produced on over 1.3 million acres of cropland in South Carolina each year. Traditional crops include corn, cotton, hay, oats, peanuts, soybeans, tobacco, and wheat.

Is lavender native to South Carolina?

Lavender (Lavandula species): A number of different species are cultivated, but the English lavender is the best known and least adapted to growing in southern heat. Several species and cultivars will thrive in South Carolina if planted in full sun and have excellent soil drainage.

What is the growing season in South Carolina?

In South Carolina, the length of the growing season varies by location. The typical start date, or date of last frost, ranges from March 1st – April 15th. The growing season ends on the first frost of autumn, which can occur between 15 October and 15 November.

When should I start a garden in SC?

Plan the garden and order seeds before January or February. Some plants can be started indoors as early as January. In your plan, place tall and split crops on the north side of the garden so that they do not shade the shorter vegetables.

What kinds of plants are native to South Carolina?

List of Native Plants Native Plants Valuable to Wildlife TREES – Evergreen 50' + American Holly, Ilex opaca – Fruit eaten by Bluebird, Robin, Mockingbird, caterpillar plant for Henry's Elfin Butterfly Cabbage Palmetto, Sabal palmetto, SC State Tree – Fruit eaten by Robins and raccoons

What food can you eat in South Carolina?

That said, the leaves and flowers can be eaten boiled or fried. Watercress is also a good source of vitamin C. Hickory leaves are smooth and tapered. There are two types of hickory trees in South Carolina: hickory-hickory and shagbark-hickory. Mockernut trees grow to about 50 to 80 feet tall on dry hillsides.

Are there any edible trees in South Carolina?

Mulberry trees are found in moist lowlands. They can reach heights of 20 to 30 feet. They also produce long, oval leaves and clusters of small red, purple or white fruits. The berries can be eaten raw or cooked.

What Kinds of Plants Do Squirrels Eat in South Carolina?

Basswood/Linden, Tilia americana – Nectar plant, larval plant for red-spotted purple and mourning cloak, seeds eaten by squirrels. Tulip Popular, Liriodendron tulipifera – Flowers visited by hummingbirds and butterflies, orioles in an orchard. Seeds eaten by cardinals.