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.
Garden Goal: Long Bloom Season
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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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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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False Sunflower
False Sunflower is a Virginia native wildflower that typically reaches 3–6 ft and blooms in early summer, mid summer, 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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Grass-leaf Blazing Star
Grass-leaf Blazing Star 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 purple flowers. It offers exceptional pollinator value, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.
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Gray Goldenrod
Gray Goldenrod is a Virginia native local-ecotype wildflower that typically reaches 2–3 ft and blooms in early summer, mid summer, 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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Common Dittany
Common Dittany 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 purple flowers. It offers valuable nectar and pollen and important larval-host relationships.
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Common Elderberry
Common Elderberry is a Virginia native local-ecotype shrub that typically reaches 6–12 ft and blooms in mid spring, late spring, early summer, mid summer, and late summer with white flowers. It offers valuable nectar and pollen, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.