Garden

Nestled under the eaves or beside a favorite entryway, these glazed clay creations have made happy homes for small birds since 1699, encouraging bi...

The Washington's had a keen interest in gardening and delighted in nurturing rare and exotic plants which were sent to them from all over the world...

George Washington was well known for his punctuality - he used the 18th century's most accurate method of telling time: the sundial. Washington's b...

This interpretation of Mount Vernon's original Dove of Peace weathervane is made in America, hand cast from metal with a bronze finish, and is pow...

This handsome black metal lantern is American made and the same as those used to light the paths at Mount Vernon during special evening events such...

  This United States flag is proudly flown at Mount Vernon, the beloved home of the first president of the United States of America, George Washing...

This engaging, informative, and richly illustrated introduction to George Washington's landscape at Mount Vernon contains essays by Adam T. Erby, M...

Purple Foxglove: Digitalis purpurea Digitalis purpurea was a colonial favorite of the gardener and the apothecary. Foxglove was brought to Mount Ve...

Blue False Indigo: Baptisia australis Baptisia australis is native to North America and was mentioned in American writings as early as 1783. Blue f...

Lobelia cardinalis is native to central, eastern, and southern North America. Typically found in partially shaded areas along streams, in swamps, a...

Larkspur: Consolida ajacis Consolida ajacis is native to the Mediterranean and was once used medicinally to stop bleeding and heal wounds. Larkspur...

Love-in-a-mist: Nigella damascena Nigella damascena is native to the Mediterranean. It has grown in English gardens since the late 16th century and...

Chosen unanimously by Congress on June 19th of 1775, George Washington would accept the role of leading the Continental Army against the British, a...

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

Four O'Clock: Mirabilis jalapa Mirabilis jalapa is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. In 1596, seeds were brought to England from Peru...

Pot Marigold: Calendula officinalis Calendula officinalis was growing in Virginia gardens by the 1600s. The petals were used to flavor soups and st...

Silver Dollar Plant: Lunaria annua Lunaria annua was brought to North America from Europe. It was growing in American colonial gardens as early as ...

Hollyhock:  Alcea rosea  Alcea rosea was brought to Europe from China during or possibly even before the 16th century. John Custis of Williamsburg,...

Great Blue Lobelia: Lobelia siphilitica Lobelia siphilitica is native to the eastern United States and was used and valued for its medicinal benefi...

Cayenne Pepper: Capsicum annuum George Washington wrote in his diary on June 13, 1785 that he sowed "one row of the Cayan pepper" in his botanic ga...

Cow Horn Okra: Abelmoschus esculentus Abelmoschus esculentus is believed to have originated around Ethiopia and was cultivated by the ancient Egypt...

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

Cockscomb: Celosia species Celosia species was commonly grown in 18th century flower gardens. Celosia is an annual and prefers full to partial sun....

Eastern Red Columbine: Aguilegia canadensis  Aguilegia canadensis is a beautiful plant native to North America, east of the Rocky Mountains. The g...