Situated on the East Coast, Virginia is home to many beautiful native flowers and plants. Virginia provides a range of plant habitats, including woodlands, open plains, and mountainous areas. In this article, I’ll explore 30 of Virginia’s native flowers, plants, and wildflowers. Virginia Native Range & Growing Zones Virginia has a humid climate that corresponds to USDA Growing Zones 5a…
Wildflowers create beautiful and colorful summer displays in our gardens. However, wildflowers are vulnerable to pests and diseases like aphids and powdery mildew. In this article, we’ll discuss nine common wildflower pests and diseases and how to combat them. Common Wildflower Pests and Diseases 1) Aster Yellows Aster yellows are a common wildflower disease transmitted by leafhopper insects. The condition…
Wildflowers are extremely beautiful and adaptable low-maintenance plants. Although many types of wildflowers are drought-tolerant, they still need water to survive. In this article, we’ll discuss when and how to water wildflowers in your garden. The Importance of Watering Correctly Almost all life on Earth depends on water to survive, especially plants. Water can form up to 95% of a…
Many types of wildflowers thrive on America’s sun-baked prairies and grasslands. Wildflowers are tough, adaptable plants that like nutrient-poor soils and can tolerate droughts. In this article, we’ll explain how much sunlight wildflowers need. The Role of Sunlight in Plant Health and Development All plants require sunlight, even those that can grow in full shade. Sunlight is crucial for photosynthesis,…
In this article, we’ll run through everything you know about the pros and cons of fertilizing wildflowers in your garden.Â
In this article, we’ll explain when you should cut back wildflowers, and essential end-of-season care.
Everything You Need to Know About Growing Wildflowers in Low-Light or Shaded Locations in Your Garden
Everything you need to know about whether wildflowers are considered annuals, perennials, or biennials.