Essential Plant Nutrients: their presence in North Carolina soils and role in plant nutrition M. Ray Tucker, AgronomistOctober 1999 Table 1.
Virginia State Flower. American Dogwood (Cornus florida or Benthamidia florida) was adopted as the state flower of Virginia in 1918. Dogwoods are commonly seen in northern temperate regions of the U.S. The American Dogwood flowers are small and consists of four showy petal-like bracts, usually snow white or pink.
Virginia: Vegetable Planting Calendar. Planting vegetable seeds or transplants at the correct time is important to getting the most out of your garden. Knowing your first and last frost dates will help you start your vegetable seeds at the right time. Virginia is in 5-8 USDA plant hardiness zones. Virginia Last & First Frost Dates. *Based on statistics there is a 10% chance that frost will occur before or after these dates. Watch your local weather for more accurate dates. Virginia on average has approximately 160 days between the last and first frost. Using the planting schedules below will help you get the most out of your garden.