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\n Redring Milkweed, Asclepias variegata<\/a>\n <\/div>
\n By Betsy Washington, Northern Neck Native Plant Society Milkweeds are wildly popular in many gardens but most of us grow only two or three species, including Butterflyweed and Swamp Milkweed and possibly Common Milkweed. There are thirteen species of milkweed in Virginia and one of my favorites blooms in late May and June, Redring or\u2026Read more<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>
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\n Common Blue Violet, Viola sororia\/communis<\/a>\n <\/div>
\n By Betsy Washington, Northern Neck Native Plant Society The cheerful flowers of our native Common Blue Violet are one of the most anticipated signs of spring, bringing joy to both gardeners and pollinators alike. Blooming from March to June, with occasional rebloom in fall, our Common Blue Violet reaches only 3 \u2013 8\u201d tall with\u2026Read more<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>
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\n Plantain-leaved Pussytoes, Antennaria plantaginifolia<\/a>\n <\/div>
\n By Betsy Washington, Northern Neck Native Plant Society Plantain-leaved Pussytoes is one of our most charming perennial groundcovers and begins blooming this month with fuzzy white, tufted flower heads that resemble the toes or paws of kittens. Other names for this appealing groundcover are Pussytoes, Everlasting, Mouse Ears, Ladies\u2019 Tobacco, and even Dog Toes. Who\u2026Read more<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>
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\n Hepatica Heralds Spring<\/a>\n <\/div>
\n By Betsy Washington, Northern Neck Native Plant Society Chapter One of the earliest signs of spring is the bloom of the Round-lobed Hepatica or Liverleaf, Hepatica americana. The lovely small flowers of this woodland wildflower look fragile but this hardy perennial blooms in the face of winter often as early as February. An array of\u2026Read more<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>
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\n Events: Annual Membership and Business Meeting \u2013 2025<\/a>\n <\/div>
\n We were so excited to host our first annual Membership and Business Meeting on October 15, 2025 at the Fredericksburg Branch Library Theater!\u00a0 It was a chance to celebrate the revival and expansion of our local chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society. Every good celebration begins with food!\u00a0 And boy did we have food!\u2026\nThe post Events: Annual Membership and Business Meeting \u2013 2025 appeared first on VNPS Central Rappahannock Chapter.Read more<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>
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\n Grow: Tiny Garden? No Problem!<\/a>\n <\/div>
\n Mike and Pat Worsham shared this great story of how adding just one potted butterfly milkweed in a sunny spot provided monarch habitat.\u00a0 Even if you don\u2019t have much space, you can still make a difference! Here\u2019s an easy way to plant natives and create your own small butterfly garden. All you need is a\u2026\nThe post Grow: Tiny Garden? No Problem! appeared first on VNPS Central Rappahannock Chapter.Read more<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>
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\n Outreach: Tabling Time \u2013 Tree Fredericksburg Native Plant Festival<\/a>\n <\/div>
\n Our chapter is official and it is time to get out the word! The Tree Fredericksburg Native Plant Festival on September 28, 2025 was the perfect opportunity to set up a table and reach out to like-minded folks! But first we were lucky enough to hear Karen Tavakoli and Alonso Abugattas speak. \u00a0 \u00a0 Our\u2026\nThe post Outreach: Tabling Time \u2013 Tree Fredericksburg Native Plant Festival appeared first on VNPS Central Rappahannock Chapter.Read more<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>
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\n Grow: Native Plant Garden Tour Hartzells \u2013 Three Tours in One!<\/a>\n <\/div>
\n Our final garden tour of the season found us at the home of Jeanne and Will Hartzell.\u00a0 It was a fantastic opportunity to visit a property that meets HOA approval in the front yard and fully embraces native plantings in the back.\u00a0 The Hartzells are 7 years into transforming their extraordinary site from farmland to\u2026\nThe post Grow: Native Plant Garden Tour Hartzells \u2013 Three Tours in One! appeared first on VNPS Central Rappahannock Chapter.Read more<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> <\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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