Welcome to Southern Living Plant Collection’s special spotlight on our most cherished February plants! As we embrace the cooler, late-winter days, it’s the perfect time to plan and enrich your garden with vibrant, fruit-bearing plants and herbs that promise beauty and yield. This month, we’re featuring our exceptional blueberry and blackberry varieties, the delightful Little Miss Figgy, and the robust Chef’s Choice Rosemary. Each of these plants has been carefully selected to thrive in Southern climates and bring year-round interest and flavor to your gardens!
Blueberries – Sweet Southern Charm
Our blueberry varieties, including the beloved, Bless Your Heart™ and Takes the Cake™, are specially bred for life in the South. These rabbiteye blueberries were developed by the University of Georgia’s finest horticulturists, who understand the unique soil, seasons, and climate of the region. With their perfect size and outstanding flavor, these blueberries offer not only a delightful eating experience but also add a striking aesthetic with their delicate white flowers in spring and vivid foliage in fall.
Blackberries – Thornless and Tasty
Enjoy the ease and pleasure of growing our thornless blackberry varieties like Navaho and Prime-Ark® Freedom, which eliminate the hassle of handling prickly canes. These robust varieties are not only easy to care for but also produce some of the juiciest and largest berries, perfect for summer desserts or a healthy snack straight off the vine. Their attractive foliage and structured growth make them ideal for decorative borders or as a standout feature in any edible garden.
Little Miss Figgy – Petite and Prolific
Little Miss Figgy is not your average fig tree. This dwarf variety is perfect for smaller spaces and container gardening, yet it doesn’t skimp on production. With two fruitful harvests per year, it offers a bountiful yield of sweet figs that are perfect for culinary use. Its compact size and striking dark foliage make it an attractive addition to both ornamental and functional garden setups.
Chef’s Choice Rosemary – Aromatic Excellence
Chef’s Choice Rosemary stands out for its higher oil content and intense flavor, making it a must-have herb for culinary enthusiasts. With its tidy, mounding habit, this rosemary is ideal for container gardens, herb borders, or as a fragrant addition to flower beds. Its resilience and ease of care make it a staple in any herb garden, and its light blue flowers add a charming touch in the spring.
Explore more about each of these plants, learn about their care, and find out how to integrate them into your garden through our website. Join us in celebrating a fruitful and fragrant February with the Southern Living Plant Collection—where beauty meets bounty.
