Gardens of The Blue Ridge

Wildflowers For Sun to Semi-Sun

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Vernonia noveboracensis     Ironweed

A spectacular show of purple flowers in the fall of the year. Gets quite tall in a sunny wet area. Great for attracting butterflies.

Sun to Semi-shade, Rich Wet Soil, Fall, 4-6 ft Tall, Zones 5-9

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Veronicastrum virginicum       Culvers Root

Pick a semi-shady to sunny spot that stays wet for this plant. Reaches heights of up to 7 feet with white to pink flowers in the summer. The flowers are small but numerous.

Sun to Semi-shade, Wet to Moist Soil, Summer, 5-7 ft Tall, Zones 4-8

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Viola pedata   Birdsfoot Violet

By far the prettiest and most unusual violet we carry. Has finely segmented leaves resembling a birdfoot, and purple flowers. Has been know to rebloom in the fall under the right conditions. Unlike most other violets this one prefers sun and dry sandy soil.

Sun, Dry Sandy Soil, Spring, 4-8 in Tall, Zones 3-9

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Xerophyllum asphodeloides      Turkey’s Beard

Evergreen grass like basal foliage with a tall stem reaching 4-5 ft tall with a ball of white flowers on top. This plant requires acid soil with a pH of 4.5, and very dry. Will grow in sun or shade. Be patient with this one, after you plant in the correct spot it will just kind of sit there for 2 or 3 years then it will take off. It is well worth the wait as it is a beautiful plant.

Shade to Sun, Dry Acid Soil ph 4.5, Summer, 3-5 ft Tall, Zones 5-8

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