Whippoorwill Cowpea Seeds (Vigna unguiculata cv.). Harvested from the gardens at Monticello.In 1798 Thomas Jefferson wrote that the cowpea (also called southern, crowder, or field pea) "is very productive [and an] excellent food for man and beast." He also praised the species' ability to ... - Whippoorwill Cowpea Seeds (Vigna unguiculata cv.).
White Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba'). Hardy, deciduous late-spring blooming perennial Description: Heart-shaped pure white flowers hang loosely from gracefully arching stems Habit: Grows in clumps 2 to 4 feet high Culture: Prefers partial shade and rich, evenly moist soil.... - White Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba').
White Eggplant Seeds (Solanum melongena). White Eggplant was listed along with a purple variety in several eastern United States seed catalogues by 1825 and Thomas Jefferson was growing both types at Monticello as early as 1812. Also known as melongena, eggplant originated in Asia&comm... - White Eggplant Seeds (Solanum melongena).
White Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida). Deciduous, spring-flowering North American tree Description: Flower heads consist of 4 showy, white bracts surrounding a cluster of tiny flowers, followed by clusters of bright red fruits that attract birds; deep red fall color Hab... - White Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida).
White Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Alba'). Hardy biennialDescription: White, tubular flowers with small purple spots bloom in late spring to early summer. Habit: Flower stalks grow 4 to 6 feet and broad basal leaves spread 18 to 24 inchesCulture: Prefers sun to part shade and well-prepa... - White Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Alba').
White Foxglove Seeds (Digitalis purpurea 'Alba'). White Foxglove, a showy biennial bearing spires of white tubular flowers in late spring and early summer, was grown by Williamsburg's John Custis in 1735. Philadelphia nurseryman Bernard McMahon listed both the pink and white forms in hi... - White Foxglove Seeds (Digitalis purpurea 'Alba').
White Roof Iris (Iris tectorum 'Alba'). Hardy, late spring-flowering, evergreen perennial Description: Ruffled, orchid-like crested iris has white petals with yellow veins on the crests and falls; flower stalks form amid or slightly above the sword-like leaves. Habit: F... - White Roof Iris (Iris tectorum 'Alba').
White Shooting Star (Dodecatheon meadia 'Album'). Herbaceous, North American, spring-blooming perennialDescription: White flowers with reflexed petals are borne in clusters that rise on slender stems from a basal rosette of lance-shaped leaves Habit: Grows 10 to 14 inches high in cluster... - White Shooting Star (Dodecatheon meadia 'Album').
White Turtlehead (Chelone glabra). Hardy, herbaceous perennial Description: White, snapdragon-like flowers on erect stems in late summer; broad, dark green leaves Habit: Grows 2 to 3 feet high and 2 feet wide; clumps spread rapidly and are easily divided Culture: ... - White Turtlehead (Chelone glabra).
White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata syn. Aster divaricatus). Hardy, early fall-blooming, native perennialDescription: Airy masses of pure white, daisy-like flowers with yellow to red centers; heart-shaped leaves on wiry, dark-green to black stemsHabit: Grows up to 2.5' high and wide; fo... - White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata syn. Aster divaricatus).
Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa). Herbaceous, North American perennial Description: Pale lavender flowers borne in whorls at the tops of 4-foot stems in mid-summer Habit: Dense clumps of erect stems grow 4 feet high and 3 feet wide; spreads by underground runners Culture: Pref... - Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa).
Wild Bleeding Heart (Dicentra eximia). Hardy, herbaceous North American perennialDescription: Clusters of deep rose-pink blossoms form on long stems in spring and sporadically through summer and fall; fine textured, fern-like pale green foliage remains until frost Habit: Gro... - Wild Bleeding Heart (Dicentra eximia).
Wild Blue Phlox (Phlox divaricata). Hardy, spring-flowering perennial Description: Bears open clusters of lavender blue to pale violet and white flowers, semi-evergreen foliage Habit: Spreading, low-growing to 14-inches high and 20-inches wide Culture: Prefers partia... - Wild Blue Phlox (Phlox divaricata).
Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum). Herbaceous, eastern North American perennial Description: Lavender-pink, five-petaled flowers in spring; foliage turns burgundy in fall Habit: Forms a spreading groundcover in the garden to 18 inches high and wide Culture: Grow in humu... - Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum).
Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense). Early spring-flowering, North American perennialDescription: Unusual, burgundy-brown, jug-like flowers appear at soil level, where they are pollinated by ants Habit: Succulent foliage on 6 to 12 inch, mat-forming plant... - Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense).
Wild Petunia (Ruellia humilis). Herbaceous, North American perennial Description: Showy lavender to bluish, petunia-like flowers all summer and into fall Habit: Grows to 2 feet high and wide; spreading habit Culture: Prefers full sun to light shade and well-drained g... - Wild Petunia (Ruellia humilis).
Wild Strawberry Seeds (Fragaria virginiana). Thomas Jefferson first recorded "strawberries come to table," at Shadwell, his boyhood home, on May 28, 1767. This diary entry added: "100 fill half a pint," suggesting he was growing the Wild Strawberry, which bea... - Wild Strawberry Seeds (Fragaria virginiana).
Willow Garden Pyramid Trellis. Similar to plant supports used in Monticello's gardens, the garden pyramid trellis is carefully made from willow branches with galvanized metal brads and it collapses for winter storage. Pyramids provide sturdy support for peas, beans&co... - Willow Garden Pyramid Trellis.
Willow Plant Pyramid (Small). Similar to plant supports used in Monticello's gardens, this pyramid trellis is made from willow branches secured with galvanized metal brads. Provides sturdy support for potted plants or small vegetables in the garden. 23"h.... - Willow Plant Pyramid (Small).
Winding Walk Eyeglass Case. This perfectly packable, stylish eyeglass case features a floral print with tulips, foxglove, irises and more, on water-resistant material. Finished with a bamboo pull. Blue and white bamboo print interior. 7 1/4" h x 4"w.... - Winding Walk Eyeglass Case.