You don't always see these two growing side-by-side in the wild, but the beauty of creating your own habitat is that you can! With the right conditions, you can have this incredible "fire and ice" display in your own yard. It's all about designing with nature's rules in mind.

And then there's the stunning Great Blue Lobelia. Its intricate, two-lipped flowers are a perfect landing pad for native bees, like the federally endangered Rusty Patched Bumble Bee. Fun fact: its species name, siphilitica, comes from a mistaken belief that it could treat syphilis! 👀

Let's talk about this red😳 My camera can't even capture how vibrant Lobelia cardinalis is. It’s a pure, electric scarlet that hummingbirds can't resist. It’s their #1 draft pick. This plant loves moisture and is a perfect choice for rain gardens or stream banks.

Late July in the GardenWild garden means-Lobelia Blooms 😍Two of my absolute favorite Virginia natives are putting on their late-summer show: the fiery Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) and the cool Great Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica). These two are (kind of) like cousins, sharing their genus

So not only beautiful, not only a beacon for specific wildlife, not only a gift for you children & children's children to enjoy for years, "Native Habitat Enhancement" packages are designed to be the best choice on all fronts - aesthetically, environmentally, & financially!

Usually where you find one, you find the other. They play a key role in dispersing the seeds from the tiny fruit that hides beneath their umbrella-like leaves. Mayapples also form thick colonies that provide cool, shaded shelter – ideal microhabitats for these understory dwellers. These tiny

Have you ever seen Eastern Box Turtles in your yard!? If you've got them visiting your property, consider planting Mayapples(Podophyllum peltatum)

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