Clusters of 1" wide, blue, pink or white flowers along arching stems in fall. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas. Moist to wet, average soil. Most of these varieties have thick stems and large leaves with long petals. Clematis is pruned into one of three groups based on growth habits. Good drainage. This plant does not like drought conditions or standing water in the soil at any time of year. Carefree. Blooms earlier than common milkweed. Moist, average soil. These plants are the earliest to bloom, starting in spring. Remove and discard infected plants. If you are unsure of the clematis species/cultivar that you have, observe its flowering habit over a growing season. Shadier rain garden plant., Wild Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) - PART SHADE. Prune just after bloom, as flowers are produced on older canes. Moist to wet, average soil. Well-drained, average, even rocky soil. Height: 4-12". Grows continually through the season and stays looking fresh till first frost. Also nice in shady rock gardens or on rocky slopes. Pennsylvania Native Plants. Deer resistant., Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica) - PART SHADE TO SHADE, Spring ephemeral. Bright blue berries in late summer. Leaves large, roundish, with wavy, lobed edges. Readily self-sows. Butterfly and hummingbird plant. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. From Europe to Asia, many of the plant and tree species you see are non-native to the area. Always attractive. Shrubby St. Johns-Wort (Hypericum prolificum) - PART SHADE, Deciduous shrub. A total of 456 moth and butterfly species are support by Black cherry trees., Oaks have exceptional wildlife value. There is great variety in flower form, color, bloom season, foliage effect, and plant height. Use for naturalizing in open woods or on banks. Blue-black fruits on female individuals. Deer resistant., Pennsylvania Sedge(Carex pensylvanica) - PART TO FULL SHADE, Inflorescence red-purple in very early spring. Height: 2-6'. Shadier rain garden plant. Width: 2-3'. Moist, rich soil. Width: 3-8'. Nice massed or in groups of 5 or more as a background plant in a perennial or mixed shrub border. Apply a little organic fertilizer in spring. They can thrive anywhere from Zone 5-9. Needs space. Use in the middle of a border, in a meadow with grasses, in open woods or at the wood edge. Learn to identify the local plants to guide plant selection. Height: to 12". Establishes, then spreads quickly to form large colonies. Dig a hole twice the size and depth of the pot. Appears as a tuft of grass. Roots are thick. Occasionally may develop rust. The upper surface is hairless or nearly so, the lower variously hairy, especially along major veins. Shadier rain garden plant., Great Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica) SUN TO PART SUN. Moderate to dry, average soil. Other cultural requirements the same as for Trillium erectum. Deadhead to prevent. Nice near ponds and streams. Deer resistant., Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) - PART SUN, Deciduous, suckering shrub. Height: 3-7". Sun to shade; moderately wet to medium moisture level; prefers rich soil but will grow on coarse sands and gravels to fine silt loams, heavy silts, silty clay loams, stiff clays and peats; prefers slightly acid to neutral pH but tolerates alkaline pH. I was going to give up on it but somehow it got some shoots up the side of the arbor this year. Deer resistant, but protect until well-established and sizeable., Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) - FULL SUNTO PART SHADE, Moderate growth. Add plenty of well-moistened sphagnum peat, compost and pine needles to soil when planting. Morning sun, dappled light or bright shade. Aphids may be a problem. Water during drought. Average soil. The Pink Turtlehead (Chelone lyonii) is starting to bloom. Strawberry-like, semi-evergreen foliage. Climbing hydrangeas are bushy plants that have aerial roots. The plant produces runners along its length that root easily in moist soil, where they will produce new plants next year. August 11. Use at back of border, in butterfly and wild gardens, in meadows or at edges of ponds or streams. Deer resistant., Dwarf Larkspur (Delphinium tricorne) - PART SHADE, Spring ephemeral. Height: 2-4'. Adaptable. Avoid rare plants and choose common native plants. Many of the native clematis species that we sell are a common site along fencerows in Texas north to Illinois. Older individuals will go dormant after flowering. Part to full shade. It is native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China. Readily self-sows. Blue False Indigo (Baptisia australis) - SUN TO PART SUN. Shadier rain garden plant. Also nice in pots. Deer resistant., Canada Violet (Viola canadensis) - PART SHADE, White blooms tinged purple with yellow centers throughout spring and well into summer. Edible nuts and gold leaves in fall. Nice mixed with Christmas Fern, Virginia Bluebells or Creeping Phlox. Usually found growing on steep slopes or in open woods. This species can cover young trees and bushes, weighing them down and damaging them, as well as smothering and out-competing other vegetation. Often suffers from leaf blight on lower stems. Also nice around rocks or at the wood edge in groups. Great wildlife plant, especially for hummingbirds., Turk's Cap Lily (Lilium superbum) - PART SUN, Multiple, orange blooms with strongly recurved petals on tall stems in July. An alternative for dry shade, even under evergreen trees., Skunk Cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus) PART TO FULL SHADE. The seeds should be planted at least six inches apart from each other, but not too deep, because they can easily rot if they get too wet when they sprout. May be hard to establish., Blooms light violet in mid-summer. These roots help the plant climb up trellises and other structures. Brown, fertile fronds appear in mid-summer. Acts more like an annual than a perennial, with many, fast-germinating self-sows, but winter survival only by stronger plants. Virgin's Bower blooms in late summer from July to September in meadows, floodplains, riverbanks, open woods, and other moist areas. Best in moist, fertile soils, but will grow under dry conditions after established. Deadhead to prevent. Will not tolerate wet soil. Short-lived but self-sows readily, so is nice for naturalizing in a meadow. Seeds attract birds. Semi-evergreen. They look beautiful, but they can become invasive. Moist, rich soil. Part sun. Butterfly and wildlife plant. Clematis virginiana Jump to a section: Subspecies and Varieties | Synonyms | Specimens and Distribution Subspecies and Varieties Not applicable or data not available. Part sun. This is a twining, perennial vine that loves to billow along a fence or wall. It is a bog plant that likes damp roots. Height: 3-10". Pollinators: A planting of native plants will attract native pollinators such as native bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, and hummingbirds. Medium to moist, average soil. Long-lived. Solomons Seal (Polygonatum biflorum) PART SHADE. It extends as far east as the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, at elevations below 1,800 meters. The new foliage growth is a warm bronze. Search Our Database: Enter any portion of the Scientific, Common Name, or both. Height: 2-4'. Streaks or necrosis on leaves may indicate a virus. Flower colors include pinks, purples, blues . Inflorescence radiates out from one point, then radiates again, like an exploding firework. Part shade. The best time to plant Hardy Kiwi Vine (Actinidia arguta) is early spring when the soil is warm but not hot enough to harm tender roots yet too cold for blooms to form on flowers. Sun. Moist to wet, average soil. It blooms profusely throughout August and is great for cutting. This easy-to-grow plant has large, ruffled, blue flowers that start to appear in early summer and continue throughout mid to late summer. Then let the plant do its thing for the growing season. Moist to wet, average soil. Each plant has an image, description, and amount of light needed. Part shade. Quite showy in fruit which, though edible, needs to be well-cooked. Third, they support wildlife, providing shelter and food for native birds and insects, while exotic plants do not. To use the website as intended please Also known as virgin's bower or devil's darning needles, this fall-blooming species is native to the entire eastern half of North America. Attractive to butterflies but ignored by deer! Leaves turn yellow in fall. Edible, blue fruits in mid-summer. The Winterberry Holly berries are already tinged with pink. The roots of Lonicera sempervirens like alkaline soils, so make sure your soil is tested before planting to see if it needs to be amended with lime or fertilizer. Six species are endemic to Australia. The best way to grow your own Mandevillas is by purchasing one from a garden center or nursery. Part sun. Adaptable. Height: 2-3'. Mainly a foliage plant. If youre thinking about growing them, choosing the right variety for your area can be confusing. Proudly founded in 1681 as a place of tolerance and freedom. As mentioned above, native plants are the base of the food chain for many local birds. When planting, remember that a clematis has a deep root system and needs a decent hole. Open, airy growth habit. Average soil. Rust may disfigure leaves but plants survive. Zigzag Goldenrod (Solidago flexicaulis) - PART SHADE TO SHADE, A species of goldenrod. Use for vertical accent or anchor plant in large borders, or for screening or naturalizing in moist meadows or near ponds or streams. Most likely, the plant will flower at a different time than normal. Width: 16-24". Deer resistant, but protect until well-established and sizeable., Sweet Azalea (Rhododendron arborescens) -MORNING SUN, DAPPLED LIGHT, PART SHADE, Deciduous shrub. most species are known as clematis in english, while some are also known as traveller's joy, a name invented for the sole british native, c. vitalba, by the herbalist john gerard; virgin's bower for c. terniflora, c. virginiana, and c. viticella; old man's beard, applied to several with prominent seedheads; leather flower for those with fleshy Width: to 2'. Hummingbird and butterfly plant. Self-sows. That's Black-eyed Susan on the left and Pink Threadleaf Coreopsis blooming at the right front. Rain garden plant., Lyre-Leaved Sage (Salvia lyrata) PART SUN, Blooms violet on a spike rising to 18" from a ground-hugging rosette of scalloped green or reddish leaves in late spring. Self-sows where happy. Similar to Monarda didyma. Deer resistant. Hummingbird plant. Well-drained, rich soil. Moist but well-drained, rich soil. Good stabilizer for a woodland slope or under shrubs. Width: 2'. New growth will then have enough time to form flower buds for next year. Ferns can be used to hide bare spots. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. Deer resistant., Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) SUN TO PART SUN, Large, white or pink flowers with darker centers in late summer. Clusters of yellow flowers in summer. Plants may be short-lived but will self-sow in open soil or moss where happy., Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) - PART SUN, Blooms in hazy, white, flat heads in late summer. Height: 2-3'. Width: 2'. Flowers foul-smelling. Unless you have extremely compacted and poorly drained soil, there's a selection that you can grow. Seeds, buds, and catkins support a variety of birds and small mammals. Culture the same. Average soil. An aggressive, colony-forming, woodland groundcover for larger, shady places or under shrubs. Long-lived. Selecting Plants It has heart-shaped leaves that form a dense canopy and produce white or purple flowers. Part shade. Moist to wet, fertile soil. Pruning back old branches will promote more bushy growth while pruning young shoots will encourage more upright growth. Best for naturalizing in swampy areas. Climbing roses grow best in full sun, but they can tolerate partial shade conditions. Height: 4. Self-sows. Spread: 20-35'. Height: 3-5'. Moist, fertile soil. Height: 1-3'. Moist, well-drained, rich soil. Use as a specimen, in a shrub border, as a foundation planting or at the wood edge., Allegheny Serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis) - FULL SUN TO PART SHADE, Largest type of Serviceberry. Good as a groundcover for woodland gardens or for naturalizing. Easier to grow than Cardinal Flower. Height: 2-3'. Take divisions from edges of clump in early spring before growth begins. Cannot survive drought. Bushy. Allow enough space for mature size as species resents transplanting. Flat clusters of small yellow flowers in spring, similar to Queen Anne's Lace. Evergreen foliage. Sun to part sun. Deer resistant, Virginia Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum virginianum) - SHADE, Similar to Hydrophyllum canadense. Butterfly plant., Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnate) SUN, Also called Pink Milkweed. Height: 3-7'. This vine produces small clusters of fragrant white flowers followed by small green fruits that resemble nuts or berries. Sun to part sun. Clematis Virginiana The flowers create quite a scene en masse. Width: 1'. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. Width: 1-2'. Bird and butterfly plant. Large, maroon and white, hooded blooms in late winter to early spring. Width: to 35'. Width: 3'. For the more adventuresome gardener, clematis can be trained to grow through climbing roses and shrubs for interesting visual effects. Self-sows aggressively. Add compost and sand to improve drainage. Flower stems die after bloom and seed set. Blue-black fruits taken by wildlife in late summer. Deer resistant., Riverbank Wildrye(Elymus riparius) - PART SUN, Grass. Some species bloom in spring; others, in mid-to late summer. Forms large clumps over time, so allow space. Leaves similar to those of common milkweed, but this is a clumping form and is thus better suited to suburban yards. While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that Width: 12-16". Lovely as a groundcover under deciduous trees in a woodland garden. 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