• Planted in beds and along the paths of the Upper Garden of George Washington's Mount Vernon home are a list of flowers and flowering specimens including blooming bulbs, annuals and perennials. An avid gardener, America's first president planted many of his flowers from seeds given him by friends and admirers. Washington's gardening efforts legacy includes an inventory of popular and familiar flowers growing and enjoyed across the globe in the 21st century.
  
  

Hollyhocks

• Mount Vernon's blooming gardens contain Hollyhocks.hollyhock image by Henryk Olszewski from Fotolia.com
  
  Native to Southwest and Central Asia the Hollyhock blossoms during the middle summer months from an erect central stem. The Hollyhock is a short-lived perennial plant. Growing more than 11 feet tall, this drought-resistant plant does well in sunny locations. Flowers are of pink, yellow, and white. Because of long taproots, transplanting the Hollyhock is less successful than growing new plants from the 1/2 inch flat seeds.
  
  

Peony

• Noted for its variety of colors, the Peony adds another layer to gardens.flowers, peony image by Astroid from Fotolia.com
  
  Since antiquity through to the 21st century, the Peony flower's variety of colors makes it a favorite in gardens. For nearly a millennium, the Peony flower remains a well-prized medicinal plant in China. Blossoming from June through September, the tempting scent of the Peony draws ants to it for the nectar. Once planted, this perennial flower blooms year after year on 1 to 2 feet tall plants.
  
  

Primroses

• Yellow Primrose blossoms make the list at Mount Vernon.primrose image by Studio Pookini from Fotolia.com
  
  Crinkled leaves frame the pale yellow flowers of the Primrose plant. Spring brings the most blossoming but this short perennial herb continues blooming throughout the year. Favoring moist soil and humid conditions, the Primrose plant nonetheless tolerates shade but replicates better in a sunny open area. This small plant can live for 25 years all the while providing nutrient nectar for early springtime butterflies.
  
  

Heliotrope

• Heliotrope blossoms attract butterflies.flower ball wedding flower girl image by Paul Retherford from Fotolia.com
  
  The deer-resistant Heliotrope flower stands erect, framed with green leaves attracting butterflies. Growing well in pots and from cuttings, the Heliotrope flower prefers full sun when planted in springtime beds. The Heliotrope's top dies each autumn and sprouts again every spring. During winter, potted Heliotropes need a sunny location with temperatures no colder than 50 degrees F.
  
  

Larkspur

• Lavender is one of the beautiful colors of the Larkspur flower.Butterfly on Larkspur image by Boster from Fotolia.com
  
  An annual flower, the Larkspur blooms in blue, lavender, purple, and pink as well as white on tall spikes with lace-like leaves. Mixed with other herb blossoms such as lavender, fennel, and roses, the Larkspur flower fragrance enhances incense and other aromatic applications.