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Plants of the genus Geranium are widely appreciated by gardeners. However, there are only three species native to Virginia; perennial G....

Some native plants have such high wildlife value that they are sought after despite their rather pedestrian ornamental value. One such...

Common plant names sometimes appear as oxymorons or misnomers. One such instance is Sisyrinchium angustifolium, commonly known as...

Milkweeds, members of the genus Asclepias, are widely appreciated as essential host plants for the larva of the beloved Monarch Butterfly....

In late summer and early fall many of the large, architectural, yellow blooming plants in the landscape are robust members of the...

Many gardeners seek out vines for adorning a wall, trellis or fence. If one falls into this cadre, Menispermum canadense, or Canada...

Physostegia virginiana is a robust perennial wildflower with bold lance shaped leaves that blooms for about six weeks in late summer and...

While many gardeners are familiar with the striking Passiflora incarnata vine, commonly known as Purple Passionflower or Passionfruit...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...