Shadow Witch Orchid Walk
Date/Time
Saturday, August 29, 2015
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location
Williams Residence
Categories
Saturday, August 29, 10:00 am (rain date August 30, 10am), sponsored by the John Clayton Chapter, Virginia Native Plant Society. This small plant occurs in only 7 southeastern counties in Virginia and one location is at the home of chapter members Hayes and Joyce Williams. Along with other fall plants such as cardinal flower, jewelweed, Jerusalem artichoke, and goldenrods, Ponthieva racemosa should be in full bloom.
Hayes’ property is a mixed hardwood forest with many trees over 100 years old and wetlands created by hillside springs where bald cypress thrives. American chestnut and American hazelnut will be in fruit as well as chokeberry, winterberry, and other hollies.
The address is 6351 Brookwood Lane, Gloucester Va. Traveling north on Rt. 17, turn right 2 miles north of the White Marsh Post Office onto Hillside Drive, which is just past the flea market. (After the stoplight at T.C Walker, start to look for the flea market and Hillside Drive on the right.) About two blocks from Rt. 17, on a gravel road, the second blue street sign identifies Brookwood Lane, the Williams’ driveway, and the house is not far. Hayes will have the gate open. For information and to register, call Hayes or Joyce at 804-693-4417.