Find the best NOVA natives
Search for the perfect Northern Virginia native for your planting needs.
georgefisher.com/flowers/
While on the site:
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Use the search bar if you know the Common or Scientific name of the plant.
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Click on the photo or name to see information about each plant.
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To search by characteristics click on the blue search symbol to OPEN the category menu and filter down the list based on plant characteristics such as height, moisture, sun/shade, deer resistance, and wildlife value.
A sample screen shot below:
To add the icon to your mobile phone: Do NOT go to the app store. This is an web-based app. You can create an icon so it works like any other app as long as you have internet access. Click on the yellow "Mobile Friendly Version" button.
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On an iPhone, in Safari, tap the "share" symbol, then tap on "Add to home screen."
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On an Android, in Chrome, click on the 3 dots in the upper right hand corner, choose "Add to Homescreen"
Plant and wildlife cheat sheet
Very short hints at how to tell something from a similar species found in Northern Virginia. An asterisk means non-natives.
This is very much a work in progress. Please email corrections and additions to plantnovanatives@gmail.com.