Plant Profile: Geranium robertianum-Herb Robert
Plants of the genus Geranium are widely appreciated by gardeners. However, there are only three species native to Virginia; perennial G....
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David
Plant Profile: Scrophularia marilandica-Late Figwort
Some native plants have such high wildlife value that they are sought after despite their rather pedestrian ornamental value. One such...
David
Plant Profile: Sisyrinchium angustifolium-Blue-eyed Grass
Common plant names sometimes appear as oxymorons or misnomers. One such instance is Sisyrinchium angustifolium, commonly known as...
David
Plant Profile: Matelas oblique-climbing Milkvine
Milkweeds, members of the genus Asclepias, are widely appreciated as essential host plants for the larva of the beloved Monarch Butterfly....
David
Plant Profile: Senna marilandica - Wild Senna
In late summer and early fall many of the large, architectural, yellow blooming plants in the landscape are robust members of the...
David
Plant Profile: Menispermum canadense - Canada Moonseed
Many gardeners seek out vines for adorning a wall, trellis or fence. If one falls into this cadre, Menispermum canadense, or Canada...
David
Plant Profile:Phytostegia virginiana
Physostegia virginiana is a robust perennial wildflower with bold lance shaped leaves that blooms for about six weeks in late summer and...
David
Plant Profile: Passiflora lutea
While many gardeners are familiar with the striking Passiflora incarnata vine, commonly known as Purple Passionflower or Passionfruit...
David
Plant Profile: Chamaelirium luteum-False Unicorn Root
Sometimes, just the name alone is enough to draw one’s attention to a plant. With common names such as Devil’s Bit, False Unicorn Root,...
Julie Borneman
Mistaken Identity: Ragweed or Goldenrod??????
One of our favorite plants blooming this fall is goldenrod AKA Solidago. There is a goldenrod species for every situation: Dry. Moist....
Julie Borneman
Plant Profile: Phaseolus polystachios-Wild Kidney Bean
This year I learned about a new plant. Well, new to me. Wild Kidney Bean or Thicket Bean, is not only pretty but also edible, a...
Julie Borneman
Plant Profile: Mitchella repens-Partridge Berry
This little cutie is known by many names: partridge berry, squaw berry, two-eyed berry, pigeon plum & running fox just to name a few....
David
Plant Profile: Enchanter's Nightshade
So many of us true plant collectors are guilty of buying a plant purely for its name. That is exactly why we are are offering Circaea...
Julie Borneman
Plant Profile: Osmorhiza claytonii-Sweet Cicely
Sweet Cicely is a unique addition to a moist shady woodland garden. Reaching a height of 1-3 feet it has lovely flat clusters of white...
David
Plant Profile: Astilbe biternata-American Astilbe
Though it comes as a surprise to most gardeners, even native plant enthusiasts, there is an Astilbe species native to Eastern United...
Julie Borneman
Plant Profile: Silene spp.-Wild Pinks/Catchfly
Silene is a great addition to your plantings, especially if you are trying to have a tidy managed look. They generally stay in their...
Julie Borneman
Plant Profile: Campanula rotundifolia-Harebell
This delicate looking yet easy to grow plant is a great way to add texture and color to your landscape. It is a diminutive 12-18 inches...
Julie Borneman
Plant Profile: Packera aurea-Golden Groundsel
Packera is one of our favorites here at Watermark. This is a ground cover that will not disappoint! It is a plant that has it all:...
Julie Borneman
Plant Profile: Xanthorhiza simplicissima-Yellowroot
This sought after medicinal plant is a really unique addition to any landscape. The small flowers have a dark purple hue and the leaves...
David
Plant Profile: Hydrastasis canadensis-Golden seal
A well know native of herbal lore, Hydrastis canadensis, AKA golden seal, typically blooms mid-April in our area. Because of its...