Garden/Outdoor

  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 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...

Edited by Susan P. Schoelwer, Senior Curator at George Washington's Mount Vernon. Foreword by Andrea Wulf. ISBN-13: 978-0931917486. Hardcover with ...

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...

Globe Amaranth: Gomphrena globosa Gomphrena globosa is mentioned in a letter written by John Custis, of Williamsburg, in 1742. Commenting on globe ...

  We are now offering Commander-In-Chief Flags Flown Over Mount Vernon Please indicate the date you want your flag flown on your order form. All fl...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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

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...

Basket of Gold: Aurinia saxatilis Basket of Gold is a shrubby perennial that only reaches 10" in height. It has gray foliage with light yellow flow...

New England Aster: Symphyotrichum novae-angliae  A North American native that was growing in colonial gardens. New England Aster is a great plant f...

By Andrea Wulf. ISBN 978-0-307-39068-4. Copyright 2011. Softcover with 349 pages including 19 black and white illustrations, bibliography, notes, c...