Thomas Jefferson grew Fritillaries in his oval planting beds at Monticello. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/75646468715386299
Now that's adorable mate but the red one caught my eye first to show it's beauty...it's like an upside down plant
Thomas Jefferson had Double Flowered European Columbine at Monticello. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/501940320966185814
Thomas Jefferson received a yearly shipment of as many as 700 species of seeds from the Jardin des Plantes in Paris, France. Thomas Jefferson had Joseph's Coat in his gardens. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/431923420484873244
My mom has bought seeds from Monticello including an oak of some sort. My sister lives in Charlottseville, VA and we try to go every time we visit.
Thomas Jefferson recorded planting the Cardinal Flower in one of the oval flower beds in 1807. http://www.pinterest.com/pin/262616222001039310
More red poppies at Monticello http://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-mo...homas-jefferson-on-the-potomac-130777704.html
@Petronius my husband& I visited Monticello lady winter. It was a great trip and our docent was very well informed. I would even consider going again.