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DC Natives
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We create pollinator habitats and cultivate beauty for DC residents. 🦋
Learn more at dcnatives.org.
5. Last but not least, bee balm (monarda), is loved by bees and butterflies. The scarlet variety also attracts hummingbirds. The leaves & flowers are edible, and used in many herbal remedies. Tea made of its leaves fights colds. Salve made of leaves is antibacterial. Disclaimer: We are not doctors.
May 11, 2025 at 2:50 PM
4. Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) adds just the right amount drama to any garden and brings all the hummingbirds to the yard. They thrive in wet and moist areas. #NativeFlowers #Gardening
May 11, 2025 at 2:46 PM
3. Plains coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria), another long blooming native perennial, is beloved by native bees. In the fall, goldfinches love harvesting their seeds. #NativePlants #Gardening
May 11, 2025 at 2:39 PM
2. Black-eyed susan (Rudbeckia hirta) is a butterfly magnet, cheerful, and drought resistant plant. They bloom throughout the season until September, making them an important food source for pollinators. 🐦 #nativeplants #gardening
May 11, 2025 at 2:36 PM
👆 This gorgeous plant is green and gold (Chrysogonum virginianum). A native ground cover that blooms early in spring and throughout summer and thrives in shady areas. #NativePlants #PollinatorGardens
April 30, 2025 at 10:38 PM
We are so excited to gather our community and geek out about gardening together. More details and the event address will appear on the RSVP page after you've signed up.

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April 28, 2025 at 7:54 PM
At this gathering, you will learn more about caring for your pollinator garden and keeping mosquitoes away. In addition to providing refreshing drinks and light bites, we will give away filler pollinator plants and mosquito doom buckets to help you get prepared for the summer.
April 28, 2025 at 7:52 PM
We are new here but will let you know as we build commuting 💚

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DC Natives First Flower Friday - May 2nd
Join us on May 2nd to learn about DC Natives and environmentally friendly mosquito control with Todd from Beesafe mosquito. In addition to garden inspiration and an opportunity to connect with your ne...
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April 27, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Just look at the color 😍. #NativePlants #Gardening
April 26, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Ours just flowered in DC. So gorgeous.
April 25, 2025 at 12:09 AM