Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia
Over 40 Years of Growing Gardens and Gardeners
#MGNV Tried and True #NativePlant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
Named after the famous American botanist Asa Gray, this highly ornamental sedge grows well in average garden soil. Its striking inflorescences bloom for a long period, maturing to brown seed heads that have been compared to the medieval club-like morning star.
#MGNV Tried and True #NativePlant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
#PurpleConeflower has a rich history of medicinal use that has resulted in its over harvesting and decline in its natural habitat, centered in Illinois, Missouri, and Arkansas. The few established populations in the Mid-Atlantic Region appear to be escapes from cultivation.
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#MGNV Tried and True #NativePlant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic
Despite its name, this charming, low-profile native perennial is actually a member of the Iris family. Its dense, tufted clumps can spread in optimum conditions to cover small areas and edge paths. Dainty, star-shaped blue flowers create a showy display from April to June.
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Get May & June May Between the Rows Vegetable Gardening tips; Learn how to harden off your seedlings; Find out about FOUA's Plot Against Hunger Saturday Garden Days; and Wednesday Library Garden Talks; and apply for Free Trees through EcoAction Arlington.
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Experts and new gardeners alike will feel empowered to create gorgeous, right-sized gardens by consulting Small Gardens, a book in the “DK Grow” series. A compact guide itself, this 144-page book packs a surprising number of easy-to-read, useful tips alongside colorful, inspiring photos.
