Plants that start with v are not just very beautiful, they are also valuable and you should grow as many as you can.
These plants are easy to care for so long as you can get their growth conditions right. If you’d love to grow the v plants – such as Virginia creeper and valerian – read this article for awesome recommendations as well as some extra tips.
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Must-have Plants That Start With V
1. Virginia Bluebells
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The Mertensia virginica plant of the Boraginaceae family is a native plant that has grown into the heart of people across the world. This beauty with blue tubular flowers grows quickly and hardy, so it is suitable for people who do not have a lot of time to attend to their plants. You just need to make sure that the plant has access to enough sunlight.
The more exposed your bluebells are to the sun, the more water the plants will consume. Do not wait until the soil runs dry before you want your plants. Also, you do not need to fertilize the plants when you grow them in nutrient-rich soil. You can amend the soil with compost and other types of fertilizers.
2. Virginia Sweetspire
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The Itea virginica plant is a very beautiful plant that will surely catch the attention of your visitors. The most popular feature which people love is the look of its flowers. This beautiful plant produces racemes which are clusters of flowers arranged to be cylindrical and drooping. This plant makes a good companion for the Clematis virginiana (virgin’s bower) plant.
If you are looking for house plants that start with v, the sweetspire is still a great idea, as it has a round habit and will cover the pot with grace. It also has very few pests, so you will not be disturbed by insects when you grow the plant. There are plenty of companion plants you can add with Sweetspire to your garden.
3. Vinca Minor
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Are you looking for a mat plant or something to cover your yard with? You should grow the myrtle plant, as it spreads quickly and makes your yard look very beautiful. This mat plant tolerates partial shade to full sun, so you can grow it anywhere in your yard. It also does not require a lot of fertilizing and watering.
Myrtles are very easy to care for and help to repel some pests such as deer and rabbits. However, you want to get the soil right. Do not grow them in clay or any soil that is too compacted. To ensure a quick and beautiful spread, ensure that the soil is humus-rich and nutritious.
4. Virginia Spiderwort
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Here’s a purple flower-producing plant that you’d love. The Tradescantia virginiana plant looks so much like grass and when you cut its stem, it secretes a liquid that hardens to form a web-like thread. The plant’s name is inspired by the thread. This beautiful plant makes a good companion for the viper’s bugloss (Echium vulgare) plant.
Ensure that the soil for your spiderworts is well-drained. However, it should stay moist, as spiderworts cannot grow in dry soil. Also, while spiderworts can grow in shaded areas, they grow best in full sun, so try to grow them in places where they can get five or more hours of sunlight.
5. Valerian
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Do you love butterflies and other beautiful insects? Here’s a plant that attracts them to your garden. The Valeriana officinalis plant is an easy-growing plant that is native to Asia and Europe. In the summer months, it produces very sweet-smelling flowers that you can use as cut flowers if you like. You are assured of a sweet-smelling yard when you grow this plant.
In its native habitats, the valerian plant is a weed and very easy to grow. So long as you are growing it in the right USDA hardiness zone, you only need to focus on the soil moisture and nutrients, as the plant will not require much attention from you. Remember to occasionally prune your plants so that they do not grow out of control.
6. Violet Wood Sorrel
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Here’s an edible and medicinal plant that you can grow in your garden. The oxalis violacea or sour grass plant produces blue, pink, or purple flowers. While you can grow it alone, it makes a beautiful companion plant for Verbena officinalis and other plants.
This plant is easy to care for. However, make sure that you do not grow it in waterlogged soil, as its roots cannot function properly in such soil. You want to grow it in full sun because it is more productive and brings forth brightly colored flowers when the light exposure is high.
7. Virginia Creeper
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Are you looking for a plant to grow on your wall and other structures in your home? Here’s a perfect one for you. This creeper can grow as tall as 50 feet, so you are sure that every part of your wall is covered.
Please note that the plant has a toxic oil in its leaves and branches, so you only want to grow it as an ornamental plant. When watering your creeper, spray water on its leaves so that they can stay fresh.
Fertilize your plants with nitrogen-rich fertilizer regularly so that they can grow rapidly. Also, ensure that the soil is not compacted, as the plants get quickly stressed in compacted soil.
8. Variable-Leaved Sea Holly
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If you love holly plants, you’d love the eryngium variifolium plant. This one has spiky flowers and it can help to repel so many types of pests off your yard, even insects. If you want to grow this holly, plant it in a spot with full sun. Also, remember to prune or regularly so that it does not overgrow.
Conclusion
Plants and shrubs beginning with v are beautiful, right?
To grow them without problems, remember the following:
- Some beautiful v plants that you can grow are Virginia bluebells, creepers, sweetspires, and spiderworts.
- Valerian is a special plant that can attract butterflies and other very beautiful insects to your garden.
- Before selecting the plant to grow, consider its preferences, especially the USDA hardiness zone.
- When plants prefer partial shade, do not grow them in full sun so that they do not get sunburnt.
- Remember to occasionally prune your plants so that they can stay beautiful.
Now, you are ready to wear your green thumbs and start planting. Remember to put the care requirements of your plants into consideration.
