This Christmas, Meadows Farms Nurseries and The Great Big Greenhouse are excited to offer a beautiful array of poinsettias to brighten your home and holiday celebrations. While our classic red poinsettia remains a timeless favorite, we’re showcasing some unique varieties in every color and style to match your home or office decor. All of our… Read More
Few perennials bring such late-season brilliance, pollinator value, and sheer resilience as Aster ‘Raydon’s Favorite’. With its electric violet blooms and sweetly aromatic foliage, this cultivar adds a final flourish to the fall garden. History ‘Raydon’s Favorite’ has a charming backstory. It was discovered by Raydon Alexander of San Antonio, Texas, who selected it from… Read More
Hubricht’s Bluestar (Amsonia hubrichtii) is a graceful, native perennial throughout the United States. First described by botanist Robert Woodson in 1943, this elegant plant is valued both in natural landscapes and formal gardens. Appearance and Seasonal Interest Height and Form: Reaching about 2-3 feet tall; forms upright, bushy clumps with a delicate, feathery texture Foliage:… Read More
If you are seeking a hardy perennial that combines beauty, resilience, and ecological value, look no further than Phlox paniculata ‘Jeana’. This award-winning cultivar has captured the attention of gardeners and pollinator enthusiasts alike for its vibrant summer blooms and unmatched butterfly appeal. Meet Phlox Jeana Phlox Jeana is a tall garden phlox that stands out for… Read More
Blue Mistflower (Eupatorium coelestinum) is a compact rhizomatous perennial wildflower. The leaves are bright green with a prominent network of veins somewhat like those of mint. From mid-summer until autumn, purplish stems are topped with soft masses of powder-blue fuzzy flowers. The blooms are frequented by butterflies, bees, and skippers. This robust plant forms colonies… Read More
Mountain Mint is rapidly gaining popularity among gardeners and pollinator enthusiasts alike. In today’s blog, we’ll explore some of the most beloved varieties of this versatile perennial, each offering unique traits while sharing one essential quality: their ability to attract pollinators and thrive with minimal care. Let’s dive into the different species of Mountain Mint… Read More
Some trees simply have a gift for fall color – holding their leaves longer, displaying more vivid hues, or offering unique color combinations. The following varieties have proven themselves reliable performers in Virginia, each bringing its own character to autumn’s display. Fall Foliage Tree Varieties Available at Meadows Farms Remember, the trees listed below are… Read More
Daylilies are not your grandmother’s yellow and orange summer flowers growing out by the mailbox anymore. The genus Hemerocallis (Daylilies) has gone through tremendous hybridization in the past ten years. Many of today’s daylily varieties are tetraploid hybrids, meaning they’ve been bred to include extra sets of chromosomes, which leads to larger blooms, a wider… Read More
Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata), also known as moss pink or moss phlox, is a hardy, low-maintenance perennial ground cover that transforms your landscape each spring with a thick blanket of blooms. Available in a range of vibrant colors, including pink, lavender, red, white, and bluish-purple, this versatile plant thrives in various settings. It’s perfect for… Read More
Made for the shade (and a little sun), Heuchera and Heucherella are quickly becoming the stars of the shady garden, outshining the long-time champion, hosta. What makes them so special? Perhaps it’s their stunning range of foliage colors or the beautiful variegated patterns on their leaves. Maybe it’s the delicate flower spikes that bloom in… Read More