What’s blooming, Greenville? Spring is just around the corner, so let’s all stop and smell the flowers. Here they are local flowers you may find in south carolina.
Arrowwood Viburnum | These flowers are a flattened cluster of several small, white buds. Be sure to pick up these whimsical flowers quickly before the flowers turn into berries that ripen in early autumn.
Atamasco Lily | Better known as Rain Lily, it requires a little preparation – if you plant a bulb this spring, it will bloom in March or next April. The long, grass-like leaves will form around the base and single flowers will blossom with long, white petals.
Susan Black Eyes | This is one of the most popular wildflowers that grow in North America. It is a member of the Aster + family and can grow over 3 feet tall, with 6-inch leaves and 3-inch diameter flowers.
Camellia | There are about 300 species of camellias. Some are perfect for a beautiful bouquet, while others are perfect for tea leaves and cooking.
Carolina Aster | These purple flowers bloom at the end of the season + can also be called Aster Climber, as they tend to grow and droop vertically.
Columbine | These flowers come in a variety of colors + can be seen almost all year round. #ProTip: These beautiful flowers are the hummingbird’s favorites.
Common Yarrow | Scientifically known as Achillea Millefolium, this flower is composed of a cluster of small white buds in bloom. Together, the buttons form a shape similar to a flat dome that sits on top of a long, thin stem.
Coral honeysuckle | Also known as trumpet honeysuckle, with its bold colors + trumpet shape, this intertwined vine can reach 3 to 6 meters in length.
Iris Crest | These short-stemmed flowers have vibrant colors, including lilac and white gold petals. These plants also exhibit a beautiful organic movement.
Dogwood | To quote Darius Rucker, “Picking a bouquet of dogwood flowers for me.” Dogwoods are easy to distinguish by their white and pink + flowers are abundant in South Carolina. Their wood is extremely shock resistant and has been used to make spools, jeweler blocks and hammer heads. Native Americans also used dogwood bark and roots to treat malaria.
Ferns | You may know that ferns are common in South Carolina, but did you know that you can find nine local types of ferns in your own backyard? Each of these indigenous species has a similar appearance – a series of small green leaves branching from a central stem – with slightly variable leaf patterns.
Magnolia | Magnolias are a beautiful part of the traditional southern landscape. Southern Magnolias produce fragrant white flowers in the summer, which bloom around 9 am and close at dusk for two to three days.
Noisette Roses | Noisettes originated in Charleston, which dates back to the early 1800s. They are vigorous climbing roses with elegant foliage. The flowers display pastel colors, including shades of yellow.
Wild Hydrangea | These large bushes can be seen all over the city. Some clusters of small flowers are so heavy that they can weigh from the stem to the ground.
Wild Indigo | Pay homage to the history of South Carolina in a bouquet with these branches of indigo. It is no surprise that these flowers have already been used to dye clothes with their rich violet hue.
Yellow Jasmine | We can’t talk about South Carolina flowers without mentioning the state flower, adopted in 1924. Yellow jessamine features yellow trumpet-shaped flowers, which you can start to notice in early spring. This flower also appears in our US Mint state neighborhood along with our state bird – Carolina Wren.
Wanting more local flowers? Check out this list of South Carolina native plants.
Not sure where to buy a bouquet locally? Here are some suggestions.
Shoppe Fields South, flower truck traveling
Meg’s Flower Bar, flower truck traveling
Branches, Multiple locations
Roots, Augusta Street, 2249
Philo Floral, 2309 Old Buncombe Rd.
Urban Petals Lifestyle Boutique, 101 Victoria St., Greer