Propagation Plants of rare populations are propagated both from seed and divisions to serve as a backup for wild populations, augment existing populations and eventually to return to the wild. Most biologists have come to recognize that preservation of habitats is simply not enough to maintain biodiversity in the face of continued fragmentation and loss of natural areas. Restoration of rare plants requires a vigorous effort to return rare plant populations to at least their historical ranges. Meadowview is actively soliciting landowners with appropriate environmental conditions to receive and maintain unique populations of bog plants. Education Education is key to preserving our natural heritage in the future.
Biologists are available for instruction on the proper care and maintenance of bog habitats.
Our goal is to return the endangered Yellow Pitcher Plant, Sarracenia flava , and the Purple Pitcher Plant, Sarracenia purpurea , to their historic ranges in Virginia and Maryland. The carnivorous plant, Sarracenia flava , formerly occurred in eight counties in Virginia and is now down to five populations in four counties totaling less than 200 plants. Our plan is to have at least one viable population in each county within the next five years. At this point we will consider this species recovered. We are working on preserving a rare gravel bog at Piney Branch in southern Maryland and have identified several other sites in southern Virginia for preservation.