herbaceous⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 4a – Zone 8b
Virginia stickseed is a native wildflower with delicate blue or white flowers followed by seed pods covered in barbed bristles that cling to clothing and animal fur. It thrives in open woodlands and meadows with moderate moisture.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–3′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Zone 4aZone 8b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 8b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia
