What kind of plants are in Virginia?

Virginia's native plants range from ubiquitous species found statewide, [Chestnut Oak (Quercus montana), Red Oak (Quercus rubra), Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) or Common wood sorrel (Oxalis stricta)] to some plants that are found only in a few counties! These plants are explored later in this chapter.

1. How many types of plants are in Virginia?
2. What flowers are native to VA?
3. What plants and animals are native to Virginia?
4. Can you grow lavender in VA?
5. What is Virginia's state tree?
6. What garden zone is Virginia?
7. What is Virginia State Wildflower?
8. Is lupine native to Virginia?
9. What's Virginia's nickname?
10. Are armadillos in Virginia?

How many types of plants are in Virginia?

We share the Old Dominion with more than 32,000 native species of plants and animals. They carpet our hills and valleys with green, they swim in our rivers and lurk in our deepest caves. A few play obviously important roles in our economy, and many more are vital for clean air and water.

What flowers are native to VA?

Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida), Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana var. virginiana), and Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) are found in the understory. Early Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium pallidum) and Maple-leaved Viburnum (Viburnum acerifolium) are usually found here.

What plants and animals are native to Virginia?

Near the eastern coast, pine forests, grasslands, and wetlands plants are common. Mammals found in Virginia include numerous deer, foxes, rabbits, and raccoons. Virginia rivers are rich in fish such as catfish and bass. The Chesapeake Bay area is home to fish and shellfish.

Can you grow lavender in VA?

Here in Central Virginia — with clay soil, wet springs and summers and lots of humidity — growing lavender can be a challenge, but it can be done with a little planning and preparation of your selected site. ... Lavender likes a neutral pH of 6.5 to 7.5, so you may need to add lime to our acidic local soil.

What is Virginia's state tree?

Virginia: Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida)

Flowering dogwood is a short, rounded tree known for its distinctive white and pink blooms.

What garden zone is Virginia?

Most of Virginia and Maryland are in the cooler side of Zone 7, with a low temperature range of zero to 5 degrees Fahrenheit. Before, the areas found themselves in the colder Zone 6, along with much of the Appalachian piedmont.

What is Virginia State Wildflower?

Virginia State Flower | American Dogwood.

Is lupine native to Virginia?

Look close to home. There are over 80 Lupinus species, and from one of the native plant experts at work, I was surprised to learn that L. perennis is native here in southeastern Virginia, and is tolerant of our hot and humid summers. Be careful what you wish for, as what you covet may be someone else's bane.

What's Virginia's nickname?

Old Dominion is one of the best-known nicknames for Virginia, along with Mother of Presidents and Mother of States. The nickname probably derives from the fact that Virginia was the first, and therefore the oldest, of the overseas dominions of the kings and queens of England.

Are armadillos in Virginia?

While armadillos aren't native to Virginia, they don't pose an inherent threat to most species. That is, of course, unless you're an insect or a landscaper—they do love eating bugs and grubs and digging up yards.