• Many varieties of lillies can thrive in Southern gardens.Tiger Lilly image by Phartography from Fotolia.com
  
  Gardeners who live in the Southern climate must choose plants that are hardy and have the ability to thrive in humidity and heat. Many flowers wilt and wither by July in the South because of the high temperatures, high humidity and frequent rains. Many plants chosen for gardens in the South are not only practical, but part of family tradition, passed down from generations. Planst such as the cockscomb and the Confedearte rose are two examples of plants that have added beauty to Southern gardens for generations.
  
  

Hibiscus

• The hibiscus is a hardy flower that thrives in sunlight and moist soil. The Southern climate, known for its humidity and hot sunlight, will not bother the hibiscus at all. The hibiscus is a perennial, and flowers bloom for many weeks. The flowers can be as large a dinner plate and come in a variety of bright hues.
  
  

Stokes' Aster

• This perennial flower also thrives on full sunlight and moist soil. Make sure that the soil is drained well after heavy storms, and this flower will grace your Southern garden from summer through the fall. The lavender, pink, white and yellow flowers attract butterflies to your garden. Blue Danube is a popular variety of the aster.
  
  

Coleus

• These leafy plants will add beautiful foliage to a Southern garden, and there are many varieties to choose from. If your garden gets plenty of sun, choose coleus varieties that have red or purple tints to their leaves. If your garden gets some shade, choose varieties that are green and yellow in pigment. Coleus varieties are so diverse that gardeners will be able to find the right plant to suit any garden.
  
  

Carolina Lily

• The Carolina lily withstands heat so well that it is South Carolina's state flower. It ranges in shades from red to yellow, and the petals can be spotted with shades of both colors. It can grow up to four feet high, and each stem can have up to six flowers. It usually blooms in mid to late summer.
  
  

Beautyberry

• This shrub has purple berries that attract butterflies and birds. It can survive in most conditions but prefers some shade. Gardeners do not need to be picky about the soil it's planted in, whether wet or dry--just be sure to drain it. This shrub can grow to be six feet tall.
  
  

Pitcher Plant

• This plant is native to swampy areas, and is perfect for the moist Southern climate. They eat insects, which is an added bonus. These plants have funnel-shaped leaves, and they flower in the spring. This perennial comes in shades of red, pink, purple and chartreuse and likes sunny to partly sunny environments.