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...
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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 Edmundson
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...
Julie Borneman
Plant Profile: Cephalanthus occidentalis-Buttonbush
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...
Julie Borneman
Plant Profile: Leucothe fontanesiana-Doghobble
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...
David Edmundson
Plant Profile: Cohosh B'Gosh
Black Cohosh,Actaea(Cimicifuga) racemosa, and Blue Cohosh,Caulophyllum thalictroidesare two woodland wildflowers often confused due to...
Julie Borneman
Plant Profile: Sanguinaria canadensis - Bloodroot
Sanguinaria canadensis, commonly known as Bloodroot, is an early spring ephemeral whose showy white flowers open on sunny days when the...
David Edmundson
Plant Profile: Jeffersonia diphylla-Twinleaf
An delightful early woodland wildflower is Jeffersonia diphylla, commonly known as Twinleaf. Just emerging, and in some locations,...
Julie Borneman
GRAB-n-GO Shopping
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. ...
David Edmundson
Plant Profile: Mertensia virginica-Bluebells
Virginia Bluebells are perhaps the most widely recognized and beloved spring wildflower in our region. The profuse clusters of soft blue...
David Edmundson
Plant Profile: Cardamine concatenata-Cut-leaf Toothwort
Cardamine concatenata, or Cut-leaf Toothwort, formerly known as Dentaria laciniata, is a delicate-looking spring ephemeral of deciduous...
Julie Borneman
Join Loudoun Wildlife
For those of you who know me know that Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy played a big part in opening Watermark Woods - Native Plants. ...
Julie Borneman
Rice Hulls
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...
Julie Borneman
Jump on the Sedge wagon!
Everybody is doing it! You should too. Plant sedges that is! Sedges are becoming increasingly popular as ground cover. If you are...
Julie Borneman
Dry Shade - Tried and true
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...
Julie Borneman
Bees and Bottle Gentians
One of the most fascinating native plant groups are the bottle gentians. There are some that have flowers that open to the most amazing...
Julie Borneman
Outsmart Mosquitos
The moist summer of 2017 gave us an overdose of mosquitos. The wet conditions created the perfect breeding grounds for the pesky...
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