Habitat: moist, rich woods in floodplains or upland, streambanks
Wildlife Value: Flowers are attractive to butterflies and other pollinators. Songbirds eat the seeds. It is the host plant of the hydrangea sphinx moth.
Suckering. Fast-growing and short-lived, this hydrangea is often treated as a perennial and cut to the ground every winter. Very effective in mass plantings. Can grow in areas of poor drainage.It blooms on new wood and can be pruned back close to the ground in late winter to encourage vigorous stem growth. At the very least, weak and damaged stems should be removed in early spring. Blooms persist as dried flowers. Super popular with pollinators. Can be planted in partial shade where it brightens up dark spaces. Good for cut flowers. Very easy to grow.
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.
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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 Check their website for datesThis plant list is from the beginning of the 2025 season and may be out-of-date
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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 This plant list is from the beginning of the 2025 season and may be out-of-date
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| 0 | 3 Gallon | View My Wishlist | ||
| 0 | 7 Gallon | View My Wishlist | ||
| 3 | 20 Gallon | View My Wishlist |