Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia

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Mertensia virginica en masse.
Mertensia virginica en masse. Photo © Mary Free

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In front of the pipevine is native Cephalanthus occidentalis (buttonbush), which provides nectar to a variety of insects and the ruby-throated hummingbird. The Virginia Native Plant Society named it Wildflower of the Year for 2022. Photo © Mary Free

In front of the pipeline is native Cephalanthus occidentalis (buttonbush), which provides nectar to insects and nutlets for birds in July 2019.

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