Made at Mount Vernon

Rose Campion: Lychnis coronaria Lychnis coronaria was found in Britain as early as 1596 and was growing in American Colonial gardens by the 1700s. ...

Sunflowers: Helianthus annuus Helianthus annuus has been historically present in Virginia gardens. In 1793, Lady Jean Skipwith included sunflowers ...

Bird Pepper:Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum George Washington wrote in his diary on August 31, 1785 “And the Bird pepper which was sowed in the ...

Court Jester Marigold: Tagetes patula Court Jester Place the pot in a location that is warm and bright. Continue growing mix moist but not wet unti...

Spotted Joe-Pye Weed: Eutrochium maculatum. Eutrochium maculatum is native to North America and commonly grew in 18th century flower borders. Joe-P...

French Marigold: Tagetes patula Native to Mexico and Guatemala, this plant was brought back to Europe by explorers in the 16th gaining popularity, ...