Plants for South Carolina Fall Planting

Various Vegetables

• Vegetables are ideal for planting in the temperate and then colder months of the fall in South Carolina as these are the perfect conditions for these plants to gestate and produce. As freezing temperatures are something to avoid, plant vegetables right at the end of summer in early September, so that vegetables are ready by the time freezing temperatures usually hit in November or December. The South Carolina soils and weather conditions are ideal for growing beets, broccoli, carrots, kale, peas, lettuce and spinach. These vegetables will grow in both Zone 7 and Zone 8, which are growing regions that dominate most of South Carolina.

Holly Ferns

• Holly Ferns are a type of perennial fern plant that should be planted in the fall in South Carolina, as they are meant to survive the colder months of the fall and winter. These plants live all over the state in both zones 7 and 8 and have thick leaves and stems, which can withstand freezing temperatures. They often grow on the dense forest floor and live year-round. They also make a attractive addition to parts of gardens or landscaped areas of yards, making them look greener and more tropical in months when most plants are dying and the weather has become colder. Rich, well-drained soil is integral for these ferns to grow effectively after they are planted.

Salvia

• Salvia is a perennial plant that grows in the fall all over South Carolina in both zones 7 and 8, blooming with brilliant purple or red flowers in a bush-like shape. Other forms of the plant have leaves that appear to have fur on them. They are hardy enough to survive the fall months but usually die in the winter, once it drops below freezing. They do well in heat as well, allowing them to be planted in the early warmer months of fall and can grow to as high as 5 to 6 feet. Due to their size and density, they are excellent plants for lining a property or growing en masse along the edge of a house or building.