Resources
Virginia Native Plant Society (VNPS) is a non-profit organization founded in 1982. It is dedicated to the protection and preservation of Virginia's native plants and their habitats to sustain the Commonwealth’s biodiversity.
“Selecting Native Pants for Your Home Garden,” Extension Master Gardener Elaine Mills describes how to select native plants appropriate for the conditions of your garden, illustrating their use in a variety of garden scenarios, including forest settings; lawns, hedgerows, and foundations; rain gardens; dry streetscapes; or a wildlife garden. Detailed plants list with links to fact sheets on characteristics and care.
Digital Atlas of Virginia is a comprehensive, continuously updated online database mapping the distribution of vascular plants across Virginia counties. It serves as the primary, living database for the Flora of Virginia project, offering, interactive maps and habitat information to help identify native and introduced species.
Home Grown National Parks
Home Grown National Parks is a grassroots conservation movement co-founded by ecologist Doug Tallamy and Michelle Alfandari. Its mission is to regenerate biodiversity by encouraging individuals to replace half of their lawn area with native plants, effectively creating a massive, interconnected network of private "national parks.” Excellent link for how to information.
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center has an online presence which depicts profiles and images of native plants. This compendium is North America's largest native plant database.
A comprehensive list of native plants in the Central Rappahannock area. The guide for Essex County can be found here. We have found that although there is some overlap with Central Rappahannock natives, Essex county shares more with Northern Neck.
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