Due to the rarity and sensitivity of habitat in Virginia, these species are recommended for horticultural use only. Planting these species in natural areas could be detrimental to the survival of native populations.
Habitat: rich open woods, alluvial thickets, stream banks, sandy floodplains
Wildlife Value: Its flowers are attractive to butterflies, bees, and other insects. This plant is also a larval host plant for a variety of butterflies including: Orange sulphur, Clouded Sulphur, Frosted Elfin, Eastern Tailed Blue, Hoary Edge, and Wild Indigo Duskywing.
Salt and drought tolerant. Late May - June blue blooms. Nice foliage. Neat-and-tidy. Slowly spreads sideways from seeds dropped below the plant.. Can take up to three years to reach full size. Rabbit resistant. Attractive foliage. Deep root system, hard to move.
Earth Sangha Inventory
Founded in 1997, the Earth Sangha is a nonprofit public charity based in the Washington, DC, region. The Wild Plant Nursery is the most comprehensive source of local-ecotype, native plants in the Washington DC region, and the region’s only facility dedicated exclusively to this type of propagation. “Local-ecotype” plants are propagated from local, wild, naturally-occurring populations and are well-adapted to local conditions and for wildlife species that depend on the local forms, such as pollinators. Inventory is updated on a weekly basis so number may not be accurate.
| Pots Available | Plugs Available | Location | Notes | ||
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| 39 | 0 | Row 8 | View My Wishlist |
Carniola Farms Nursery
Nursery operates Arlington Native Plants & Edibles located at 925 N. Madison St. Arlington Virginia 22205. Plants can be purchased at any time by making an email appointment at carniolafarms@gmail.com. Also, during the during the planting season, they are open some Saturdays from 11AM to 3PM. Check their website for datesThis plant list is from the beginning of the 2025 season and may be out-of-date
| In Stock? | Notes | ||
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| Yes | View My Wishlist |
Bona Terra Nursery
Small family-run native plant nursery with a focus on the local genetics necessary to restore diversity in the Chesapeake eco-region. Offers free remote design service for small gardens up to 400 square feet. Orders are placed via email and items can be picked up at their NW DC office or delivered for a fee. This plant list is from the beginning of the 2025 season and may be out-of-date
| Pots Available | Pot Size | Notes | Add to Wishlist | |
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| 0 | 1 Gallon | View My Wishlist | ||
| 42 | 2 Gallon | View My Wishlist | ||
| 0 | 3 Gallon | View My Wishlist |