Welcome to the Piedmont Natives - Plant Database!
Based on available science, the plants recommended here were found in this region prior to the arrival of the colonists at Jamestown, thus making them native plants. Native plants are historic to the region, help give us a sense of place, and are an important part of our local ecosystem. A panel of local experts chose these plants based on their current or potential availability, their overall aesthetic interest, and their likelihood to grow well without major care. This database allows everyone from the development community to the backyard enthusiast to search for native plants by uses and growing conditions.
Disclaimer:
The information contained within this database was compiled from a variety of sources by County staff working with local plant experts and is subject to unannounced additions and updates.
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Category:
Wildflowers
Grasses, Sedges & Reeds
Ferns & Fern Allies
Vines
Shrubs
Small Trees
Medium to Large Trees
Native to?
Albemarle County
Charlottesville City
Buckingham
Culpeper
Fluvanna
Greene
Louisa
Madison
Nelson County
Orange
Virginia
United States
Disputed
Please note that data for this section may not be fully available yet.
Common Plant Name:
Scientific Plant Name:
Select one or more boxes below
RECOMMENDED USES
Stormwater Facilities:
Bioretention Basin
Detention Basin (Dry Pond)
Retention Basin (Wet Pond)
Raingarden
Stream Buffer
Swale
Greenroof
Wetland
Wildlife - Pollinators, Butterflies, Songbirds, etc
Host Caterpillars
Butterflies
Birds
Pollinators
Habitat
Mammals
Wildlife
PLANT NEEDS
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Full Shade
Moisture Requirements:
Dry
Moderate Moisture
High Moisture
Seasonally Wet
Aquatic
Unique Soils:
Acid
Basic
Sand
Rocky
Rich
Moist
Well Drained
Shale
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PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Growing Habits:
Spreads Rapidly
Animal Resistant:
Deer Resistant
Groundhog Resistant
Easy to Grow?
Easy
Moderate
Hard
Bloom Times by Month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Bloom Colors:
Red
Pink
Orange
Yellow
Green
Blue
Purple
Violet
White
Silver
Gray
Lavender
Cream
Maroon
Golden
Brown
Evergreen
Straw
Bronze
Tawny
Light Green
Dark Green
Spores (No blooms)
Foliage Colors:
Red
Pink
Orange
Yellow
Green
Blue
Purple
Violet
White
Silver
Gray
Lavender
Cream
Maroon
Golden
Brown
Evergreen
Straw
Bronze
Tawny
Light Green
Dark Green
Height Estimate:
(under construction)
(Enter 1-999, numerics only)
Inches
Feet
Taller or Equal To
Shorter or Equal To
Spread Estimate:
(under construction)
(Enter 1-999, numerics only)
Inches
Feet
Wider or Equal To
Narrower or Equal To
Groundcover?
Yes
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Maintenance