Wingstem is a Virginia native local-ecotype wildflower that typically reaches 5–7 ft and blooms in late summer and fall with yellow flowers. It offers exceptional pollinator value, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.
Garden Goal: Attract Hummingbirds
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White Vervain
White Vervain is a Virginia native local-ecotype wildflower that typically reaches 4–5 ft and blooms in early summer, mid summer, late summer, and fall with white flowers. It offers valuable nectar and pollen, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.
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Wild Bergamot
Wild Bergamot is a Virginia native wildflower that typically reaches 3–4 ft and blooms in early summer, mid summer, late summer, and fall with pink/lavender flowers. It offers exceptional pollinator value, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.
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Tulip Poplar
Tulip Poplar is a Virginia native local-ecotype tree that typically reaches 70–120 ft and blooms in late spring with yellow-green/orange flowers. It offers exceptional pollinator value, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.
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Spotted Beebalm
Spotted Beebalm is a Virginia native local-ecotype wildflower that typically reaches 1–3 ft and blooms in early summer, mid summer, late summer, and fall with pink/yellow/maroon flowers. It offers exceptional pollinator value and important larval-host relationships.
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Swamp Milkweed
Swamp Milkweed is a Virginia native local-ecotype wildflower that typically reaches 3–5 ft and blooms in early summer, mid summer, late summer, and fall with pink/purple flowers. It offers exceptional pollinator value, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.
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Swamp Rose Mallow
Swamp Rose Mallow is a Virginia native wildflower that typically reaches 3–5 ft and blooms in early summer, mid summer, late summer, and fall with white or pink flowers. It offers valuable nectar and pollen, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.
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Pasture Thistle
Pasture Thistle is a Virginia native local-ecotype wildflower that typically reaches 4–6 ft and blooms in early summer, mid summer, late summer, and fall with lilac/purple flowers. It offers exceptional pollinator value, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.
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Maryland Figwort
Maryland Figwort is a Virginia native local-ecotype wildflower that typically reaches 4–7 ft and blooms in early summer and fall with green/maroon flowers. It offers exceptional pollinator value and important larval-host relationships.
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New York Ironweed
New York Ironweed is a Virginia native local-ecotype wildflower that typically reaches 4–6 ft and blooms in late summer and fall with purple flowers. It offers exceptional pollinator value, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.