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"
Another good app
Virginia Native Plant Finder
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.