I went to the The Virginia Living Museum Spring Native Plant Sale this weekend. My son and hubby came along and I ended up buying more than I initially intended partly due to my son insisting that I get one of everything. 
He was intrigued by some of the common names so of course they were a must have purchase. Here’s a list of what I picked up:
- Eryngium yuccifolium or Rattlesnake Master
- Helenium autumnale or Helen’s Flower
- Helenium flexuosum or Dark-eyed Helen
- Lupinus perennis or Sundial Lupine
- Phlox pilosa or Downy Phlox
- Sanguinaria canadensis or Bloodroot
- Symphyotrichum novea-angiae or New England Aster
- Symphyotrichum oblongifolium or Aromatic Aster
- Fraelescantia ohionesis or Ohio Spiderwort
- Viola pedata or Bird’s Foot Violet
Posted by Janet, The Queen of Seaford on April 17, 2011 at 8:32 pm
good haul!!
Thanks Janet, I love new stuff.
Posted by Susie on April 17, 2011 at 10:19 pm
With those common names I can see why he would be intrigued. Looks like a nice collection.
Yep he especially loved the Rattlesnake Master plant. Thanks Susie.
Posted by tina on April 17, 2011 at 10:44 pm
Well I don’t blame your son for wanting all those cool sounding plants. Now let’s see if the rattlesnake master really masters the rattlers:)
Don’t encourage him Tina, he almost broke the bank with this selection. lol Yep that one his favorite!
Posted by Rosemary on April 18, 2011 at 9:26 am
Great choices with such interesting names.. will look forward to seeing how they grow.
Thanks Rosemary, promise to keep you updated on my new additions.
Posted by Linda at Meadowview Thymes on April 18, 2011 at 5:16 pm
Great plants! I saw the lupine and thought I was seeing a Bluebonnet! (of course–same family)
Thanks Linda, I hope my Lupine is as pretty as your Bluebonnets!
Posted by Les on April 19, 2011 at 9:51 pm
I saw my first Rattlesnake Master in NYC of all places this past summer. It was so cool looking. Looks like you had a good haul, and it is great your family indulges you so.
It is an interesting looking plant from the photo they displayed. Thanks Les, yep they indulge me.