People in Nashville have a wide variety of colorful native plants and flowers to choose from when planning a garden. One of the prettiest options is the glorious, sun-bursting butterflyweed, which features round clusters of yellow and orange brightness. The plant can group up to two feet and features vivid dark greenery that creates a lovely contrast against the flowers. Not only is the plant fully drought tolerant; it’s also a wonderful plant to use to help attract wildlife, such as butterflies (hence the name), hummingbirds, and helpful bees, to your garden.

Bluebells are another common favorite among gardeners in Tennessee. These delicate, trumpet-shaped flowers always let people in the area know when spring has finally sprung. Flowers are generally delicately cool colored, ranging from light blue to purple to a mixture of both colors in hue. The flowers can be used to soften any landscape, particularly around harshly lined porches or other buildings. These shade-loving plants are also perfect for attracting wildlife.

For pink flower lovers, the fringed milkwort, or gaywings flower, might be a good choice. It’s almost hot pink in color—very vivid and bright, and particularly lovely when paired with smaller white flowers. These flowers can usually be found growing wild in the area.