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Teaching Marsh: Native Perennials
Flowering plants in the Native Perennial garden provide nectar, seeds and cover for a variety of insects, birds and other animals. These plants are adapted to poor quality, sandy soils typically located adjacent to tidal wetlands. They are drought tolerant and do not need routine watering, fertilizing or pesticides. These plants attract a variety of wildlife to the Teaching Marsh such as migratory birds, butterflies, and marsh rabbits. Different colors and seasons of blooming flowers also provide visual interest.
Click here for a list of Native Plants for Perennial Gardens on Tidal Shorelines and for a link to VA DEQ's native perennial information.
Visit the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center to view Plants of Chesapeake Bay.
Gloucester Master Gardeners also has additional information on caring for plants, lawns, trees and shrubs in the Mid-Atlantic coastal area.
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