Dogwood Trust brings 350-plus western NC partners together

Scottish plant collector John Lyon made repeated journeys through the Southern Appalachians in the early 19th century, introducing 31 plants to horticulture and bringing Appalachian specimens to gardeners beyond the region. In a modern effort to support native biodiversity, Raleigh has adopted a policy encouraging native plants and barring invasive species on city property, alongside a guide to nearly 300 plants suited to local conditions.