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.
Garden Goal: Deer Resistant
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Obedient Plant
Obedient Plant is a Virginia native wildflower that typically reaches 2–4 ft and blooms in mid summer and fall with pink/lavender flowers. It offers exceptional pollinator value and important larval-host relationships.
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Panicled Aster
Panicled Aster is a Virginia native local-ecotype wildflower that typically reaches 3–5 ft and blooms in late summer and fall with white flowers. It offers exceptional pollinator value, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.
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Hyssop Skullcap
Hyssop Skullcap is a Virginia native local-ecotype wildflower that typically reaches 1–3 ft and blooms in late spring, early summer, mid summer, and late summer with blue to blue-violet flowers. It offers valuable nectar and pollen and important larval-host relationships.
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Joe Pye Weed
Joe Pye Weed is a Virginia native local-ecotype wildflower that typically reaches 4–7 ft and blooms in early summer, mid summer, late summer, and fall with mauve-pink/purple flowers. It offers exceptional pollinator value, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.
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Lyre-leaved Sage
Lyre-leaved Sage is a Virginia native local-ecotype wildflower that typically reaches 1–2 ft and blooms in mid spring, late spring, early summer, mid summer, and late summer with pale blue/violet flowers. It offers valuable nectar and pollen and important larval-host relationships.
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Great Blue Lobelia
Great Blue Lobelia 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 lavender-blue flowers. It offers exceptional pollinator value and important larval-host relationships.
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Heath Aster
Heath Aster is a Virginia native local-ecotype wildflower that typically reaches 1–3 ft and blooms in late summer and fall with white flowers. It offers exceptional pollinator value, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.
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Hoary Mountain Mint
Hoary Mountain Mint is a Virginia native wildflower that typically reaches 2–4 ft and blooms in early summer, mid summer, late summer, and fall with white to pale lavender flowers. It offers exceptional pollinator value and important larval-host relationships.
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Eastern Red Cedar
Eastern Red Cedar is a Virginia native local-ecotype tree that typically reaches 30–60 ft and blooms in mid spring and late spring with inconspicuous flowers. It offers valuable nectar and pollen, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.