We’d love to share a peek at what’s blooming at River Farm this week—and we’d also love to see what’s growing in your gardens. 🌿 Tag us here or at riverfarm_va and we might share your photos too!⁠ ⁠ 🏵️ Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica)⁠ A little burst of fiery orange in midsummer—short-lived, but such a showstopper.⁠ ⁠ 🌼 August-lily (Hosta plantaginea)⁠ If you don’t look down, you’ll miss them… but their blooms and fragrance make slowing down worth it.⁠ ⁠ 💧 Panicled Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata)⁠ Because is it even summer without hydrangeas? These panicles are cloudlike magic.⁠ ⁠ 🌿 Joe-Pye Weed (Eutrochium fistulosum)⁠ Beloved by bees, butterflies, and us alike—a tall, swaying native that’s pure pollinator joy.⁠ ⁠ 🐝 Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)⁠ Classic, bold, and buzzing with life—an all-time favorite for people and pollinators.⁠ ⁠ 🌲 Franklin Tree (Franklinia alatamaha)⁠ A living piece of history—all existing Franklin trees trace back to the Bartrams in the 1700s. W...