Native Plant Brochure

8/8/2019 Native Plant Brochure

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The George Washington University

[Going Native]

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[Going Native]

[A Real Environment Improvement]

[MTVCID]


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Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District

A Sustainable Neighborhood Initiative

Native Plant Species

(Latin, Common Name)

Quick Facts Photo Below

Juniperus Virginia, Eastern

Redcedar

Smaller evergreen tree with a

strong scent and fruit to attract

birds.

*Needs full sun light

PrunusCaroliniana, Carolina

Laurelcherry

Small cherry tree, loved by

butterflies, insects, and small

birds that will keep out the

mice.

ViburnumDentatum, Southern

Arrowwood

A threatened species of the

honeysuckle family.

Rhododendron Austrinum,

Florida Flame Azalea

An endangered heat tolerant

plant.

Rhododendron Chapmanii,

Chapmans Rhododendron

An endangered purple flower.

CyrillaRacemiflora, Swamp Titi Great for pollinators, can

become a small tree, and

flowers change with the season.

Ilex Vomitoria, Bordeaux A recommended, orderly plant

that can grow into a small tree

with berries, perfect food for

the birds.


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Croton Alabamensis, Alabama

Croton

An extremely endangered that is

urban and heat tolerant.

Viburnumacerifolium,

MapleleafViburnum

A small plant in the honeysuckle

family.

CeanothusAmericanus, New

Jersey Tea

Durable, white flowers

attracting female

hummingbirds.

Ceanothus, Gloire de Versailles Blooms continuously thru thewinter, fantastic pollinator, and

gets quite large.

MertensiaVirginica,Virginia

Bluebells

A hardy plant working well with

daffodils that will not be eaten

by rodents and come back every

year.

Geranium Maculatom, SpottedGeranium

Considered the best geraniumfor this area.

AmsoniaTabernaemontana,

Eastern Bluestar

An endangered species, great

for pre-season planting.

ChrysogonumVirginianum,

Green and Gold Pierre

An endangered slow spreading,

tolerant, dense plant with a long

blooming season.


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OenotheraFruticosa,

Narrowleaf Evening Primrose

A native of this Piedmont

territory and is of special

concern, additionally it helps to

relieve many ailments.

Salvia Urticifolia, Nettleleaf Sage This shrub likes shade but growsin the sun as well and is

particularly endangered in near-

by Maryland.

Mirabilis Multiflora, Colorado

Four Oclock

Perfect for hanging baskets or

pots.

Echinacea Angustifolia,

Blacksamson Echinacea

A beautifulsmooth coneflower

that is endangered along withbeing the only native Echinacea

toDC.

AsclepiasPurpurascens, Purple

Milkweed

A very high producer of nectar,

perfect for the honeybees and it

is endangered.

AsclepiasExaltata, Poke

Milkweed

An extremely attractive shrub

for monarchs, which is also ofspecial concern in terms of

endangerment.

AsclepiasAsperula, Spider

Milkweed

Very attractive to pollinators,

yet highly deer resistant.

AsclepiasVariegata, RedringMilkweed A disappearing native plantswith low water use, great for the

side of the road.


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DyschoristeLinearis, Polkadots The pale lavender and purple

flowers, attract butterflies and

blooms thru October.

SpigeliaMarilandica, IndianPink/Wormwood

It can attract hummingbirds,used as a medicinal herbit is

an overall great plant.

Euphorbia Corollata, Flowering

Spruge

Though this plant is small the

first year planted, it is great

every year after as it is fragrant,

blooms into October, as well as

is considered a necessary

pollinator.CunilaOriganoides, Common

Dittany

Remains pretty in the winter,

and also can be used for

medicinal purposes.

SolidagoOdora, Sweet

Goldenrod

Along with having great nectar,

the leaves can even be used to

brew tea.

SymphyotrichumDivaricatum,

White Wood Aster

It has great ground cover,

though the plant needs part

shade and also blooms into

October.

PassifloraIncarnata, Purple

Passionflower

A very beautiful shrub, which

runs 3 to 6 feet underground,

producing a plum like fruit that

is a perfect food for birds.

OenotheraSpeciosa, Pink

Evening Primrose

If contained, very suitable for

balconies and boxes as it is a

rapid grower, but very beautiful

attracting birds and pollinators,

highly resistant to deer.


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These suggested native plants are based upon research and specific recommendations

made by the National Garden Curator for the US Botanical Gardens in bringing natives to

the urban Capitol. Pictures are provided byhttp://www.wildflower.org

Why Natives?

Helps to preserve the species of the area Can match the finest cultivated plants or even surpass with their natural beauty Far more resistant as they are indigenous to the area Have evolved with this climate and urban atmosphere Respond fruitfully to the climate, soil, seasonal rainfall, drought, and frost Require less attention, labor, and expensive additives such as fertilizer Less expensive overall in purchasing costs

Some Background on the Mount Vernon Triangle environment

Atlantic Coastal Plain bordered by the Piedmont Plateau within the close vicinityof the Potomac River creating high to medium groundwater levels

Composed of sedimentary rock great for agriculture and plants Mostly flat land, particularly in the Mount Vernon Triangle Area Humid Subtropical Climate, has mild winters and hot moist summers, these

native plants have adapted to such a climate

Perfect Planting Season

Early to late fall, allowable because of the location of WashingtonD.C. One of the best times to plant perennials, annuals, trees, and shrubs as it is after

the last frost date

Roots can grow throughout autumn and most of winter Need less water than if planting in the summer/spring Also cheaper at this time of year because of garden sales Have the ability to plant perennials and bulbs together at once

Where to Buy

Enchanters Garden: mail order, prices range from $7-12 per pot(http://www.enchantersgarden.com/)

Fairweather Gardens: specializing in native trees, shrubs, and perennials by mailorder (http://www.fairweathergardens.com/)

Mail Order Natives: in the business for 13 years, also sell at wholesale prices andquantities (http://www.mailordernatives.com/servlet/Store

Front)

Green Spring Gardens: in Fairfax, VA, has a horticultural center also educationalprograms (http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/)

Nature by Design: in Alexandria, VA, works with and sells native plants(http://www.nature-by-design.com/)

Nearly Native: also mail order, was given as a recommendation as they are veryspecialized (http://www.nearlynativenursery.com/index1.cfm)

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