The American lawn has long been characterized with neatly trimmed grass, green as can be. Countless Saturdays have been spent mowing the lawn, whacking weeds and manicuring yards to perfection. Recently, there’s been a push to return lawns and yards to their natural state by swapping the Bermuda grasses we’ve grown used to with native plants.
These plants are flowers, grasses and other flora that are naturally found in the Charleston area. These plants are designed to withstand the Lowcountry’s hot and humid landscape, even thriving in the salty air. The South Carolina Wildlife Federation notes that native plants require less watering and help manage rainwater runoff thanks to root systems that are compatible with the Lowcountry’s soil and fickle weather.
+25 Photos: Native Plants in the Lowcountry Native plants attract bees, butterflies and other animals Though a uniform lawn or planting fast-growing trees like the Bradford pear can be alluring, opting for native plants in your yard can create a lush habitat. One buzzing with bees and bustling with birds, an enticing environment for wildlife. Milkweed is native to South Carolina and attracts butterflies, namely the regal Monarch, which is known for its burnt orange wings.
The butterfly’s population has seen a rapid decline in recent decades, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
The black-eyed Susan is a native perennial that boasts vibrant yellow petals and a dark center. The flower requires little atte.