Calico Aster is a Virginia native wildflower that typically reaches 1–3 ft and blooms in early summer, mid summer, 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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Canadian Goldenrod
Canadian Goldenrod is a Virginia native local-ecotype wildflower that typically reaches 3–5 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.
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Cardinal Flower
Cardinal Flower is a Virginia native local-ecotype wildflower that typically reaches 3–4 ft and blooms in early summer and fall with red flowers. It offers exceptional pollinator value and important larval-host relationships.
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Carolina Elephant’s Foot
Carolina Elephant’s Foot is a Virginia native local-ecotype wildflower that typically reaches 2–3 ft and blooms in late summer and fall with lavender flowers. It offers valuable nectar and pollen and important larval-host relationships.
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Chokecherry
Chokecherry is a Virginia native shrub/small tree that typically reaches 20–30 ft and blooms in mid spring and late spring with white flowers. It offers exceptional pollinator value, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.
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Brown-eyed Susan
Brown-eyed Susan 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 yellow/brown flowers. It offers valuable nectar and pollen, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.
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Black Cherry
Black Cherry is a Virginia native local-ecotype tree that typically reaches 50–80 ft and blooms in mid spring and late spring with white flowers. It offers exceptional pollinator value, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.
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Black Chokeberry
Black Chokeberry is a Virginia native shrub that typically reaches 3–6 ft and blooms in mid spring and late spring with white flowers. It offers valuable nectar and pollen, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.
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Black Walnut
Black Walnut is a Virginia native local-ecotype tree that typically reaches 50–75 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.
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Blue Mistflower
Blue Mistflower is a Virginia native local-ecotype wildflower that typically reaches 1–2 ft and blooms in early summer, mid summer, late summer, and fall with blue/purple flowers. It offers exceptional pollinator value and important larval-host relationships.