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Though it comes as a surprise to most gardeners, even native plant enthusiasts, there is an Astilbe species native to Eastern United...

Silene is a great addition to your plantings, especially if you are trying to have a tidy managed look. They generally stay in their...

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...

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:...

This sought after medicinal plant is a really unique addition to any landscape. The small flowers have a dark purple hue and the leaves...

A well know native of herbal lore, Hydrastis canadensis, AKA golden seal, typically blooms mid-April in our area. Because of its...

Have you got a problem wet spot in your yard? Buttonbush will be your saving grace. While buttonbush thrives in full sun it can still...

We often get requests for evergreen plants. When it comes to native plants there really are not a whole lot of evergreen choices so that...

Black Cohosh,Actaea(Cimicifuga) racemosa, and Blue Cohosh,Caulophyllum thalictroidesare two woodland wildflowers often confused due to...

Sanguinaria canadensis, commonly known as Bloodroot, is an early spring ephemeral whose showy white flowers open on sunny days when the...

An delightful early woodland wildflower is Jeffersonia diphylla, commonly known as Twinleaf. Just emerging, and in some locations,...

Watermark Woods will remain open during our regular hours, however we may ask you to wait in your car if we get too many customers. ...

Virginia Bluebells are perhaps the most widely recognized and beloved spring wildflower in our region. The profuse clusters of soft blue...

Cardamine concatenata, or Cut-leaf Toothwort, formerly known as Dentaria laciniata, is a delicate-looking spring ephemeral of deciduous...

For those of you who know me know that Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy played a big part in opening Watermark Woods - Native Plants. ...

I get a lot of questions about the top dressing I use in my pots. I use rice hulls which is a byproduct of making rice. They are anti...

Everybody is doing it! You should too. Plant sedges that is! Sedges are becoming increasingly popular as ground cover. If you are...

One of the most frequent questions we get at Watermark Woods is 'What can I plant in Dry Shade?' Yes it is a tricky spot to plant, but...

One of the most fascinating native plant groups are the bottle gentians. There are some that have flowers that open to the most amazing...

The moist summer of 2017 gave us an overdose of mosquitos. The wet conditions created the perfect breeding grounds for the pesky...