August 27. Other cultural requirements the same as for Trillium erectum. Bird Food: Native plants provide seeds, insects and caterpillars. Avoid rare plants and choose common native plants. Part sun only. Northern Wild Senna (Senna hebecarpa) SUN TO PART SUN. Use in borders, open woods, meadows or on slopes. Hummingbird and butterfly plant. Climbing hydrangeas are shrubs that can reach up to 80 feet tall and 12 feet wide. Best for naturalizing in woodland gardens in light shade. Clumping habit. Rain garden plant., Deerberry (Vaccinium staminium)- PART SUN, Deciduous shrub. They'll turn brown and open to disperse seeds into the air. Height: 2-3'. Sandy to average soil. Sun to part sun. Morning sun or dappled light. Foliage susceptible to powdery mildew. Width: 1-2'. Deadhead to prevent. Deadhead to prevent. Moist, rich soil., Squirrel Corn (Dicentra Canadensis) PART SHADE, Spring ephemeral. Nice in low spots with Joe-Pye Weed and Boneset, or with tall yellow composites. Nice contrasted with it, or with the yellow of goldenrod. White, fragrant, tubular blossoms with red styles in early summer. Spires of dainty, white blooms in spring. Sun to part sun. Self-sows readily. A total of 534 moth and butterfly species are supported by oaks. Deer resistant., Rough-stemmed Goldenrod (Solidago rugose) SUN TO PART SUN, A species of goldenrod. Best for naturalizing by a pond or stream. Easily grown but not deer or rabbit resistant. Evergreen, woodland groundcover. Cut back by half in June to promote bushiness and control height, or stake. This week's native plant is Clematis virginiana and it has plenty of fanciful names so choose your favorite: virgin's bower, devil's darning needles, and old man's beard. Deadhead to prevent. Width: to 12". Red berries on female plants in fall. Many excellent native trees, shrubs, and vines offer four seasons' interest with their fragrant flowers, eye-catching fruit, brilliant fall color, and sculptural forms in winter. Shadier rain garden plant., Green-headed Coneflower (Rudbeckia laciniata) PART SUN. Biennial. Part to full shade. Moist, well-drained, near-neutral soil. Dark purple berries attractive to wildlife in fall. Divide when dormant by cutting back to 6" and digging sections from clump edge. Height: 4-6. Erect. Use for massing or as a specimen plant in a border. This beautiful climber comes from China and has lustrous deep green foliage and deliciously fragrant soft pink flowers in spring. Move only in early spring. Here's a wider view of the Helianthus. Moist, rich soil. Self-sows. Part shade. Never plant invasives. Group 1 pruning are vines flowering in the spring on old growth. Good drainage. Part sun. The Florida Exotic Plant Council lists this vine as a Category II invasive species in Central and North Florida. Provide a structure on which the plant can grow, such as an arbor, trellis, or mailbox post. A prolific bloomer, its white flowers attract pollinators late summer into fall followed by showy seed heads reminiscent of an "old man's beard," another of its common names. Summer Phlox (Phlox paniculata) MORNING SUN OR DAPPLED LIGHT, Also known as Perennial Phlox or Garden Phlox. Its pitchers fill with water and it feeds by digesting the small insects that fall in. Width: 4-5'. Nice contrasted with fine-textured foliage plants such as ferns. Leaves turn reddish in fall. Both have purple blooms rather than white. Excellent nectar source. It is evergreen, has starry white flowers and a habit of smothering shrubs that lie in its path. Also limit fertilizer and pest chemical usage. Good companions are White Wood Aster and Wild Stonecrop., Creamy Violet (Viola striata) - PART SHADE, Blooms white with violet lines on lower flower petals in late spring. Woodland, pond or streamside gardens. Mulch yearly with acidic, organic material. Average soil. Deadhead to prevent. Low Maintenance: Native plant species require less maintenance such as water and soil amendments. Use at back of border, in butterfly and wild gardens, in meadows or at edges of ponds or streams. The upper surface is hairless or nearly so, the lower variously hairy, especially along major veins. Divide clumps every 5 years. Older plants may go dormant after seed set, but reappear in fall. It's beautiful and butterflies like it. Cut back and they will recover for next spring. Spreads by underground stolons and self-sows. Rain garden plant. Nice with large stands of Virginia Bluebells or Wood Poppies on a floodplain. Deadhead to prevent. Moist, fertile to average soil. Self-sows freely. Blue False Indigo (Baptisia australis) - SUN TO PART SUN. Also good at the back of a border. Moist, well-drained, rich soil. Self-sows. They are known for their enormous leaves, which are up to 8 inches long in some varieties. Red berries, also sparse, through winter. Height: 4-15'. Bird and butterfly plant. Use in shade borders, woodland gardens and for naturalizing in low areas. In the garden. A naturalizing species for open woods or meadows. Rain garden plant. Feed lightly in spring with a balanced, organic fertilizer. Be sure to follow responsible landscaping techniques and do your best to match your propertys soil and light conditions to the native plants you choose. Deadhead or remove seed pods to prevent. This easy-to-grow plant has large, ruffled, blue flowers that start to appear in early summer and continue throughout mid to late summer. If additional pruning/clean-up is desired, wait until the plant finishes flowering. Leaves are basal rosettes. Japanese clematis is an invasive, woody, perennial, twining vine in the Ranunculaceae (buttercup) family that is native to Japan and Central and South China. Clematis paniculata (Sweet Autumn Clematis) is listed in the Invasive Plant Atlas of the United States. Seeds attract birds. When planting, remember that a clematis has a deep root system and needs a decent hole. Rain garden plant. Choose the right plants for the site: wet or dry, shade or sun, acid or neutral soil. Part shade. Rich, moist soil. Pruning back old branches will promote more bushy growth while pruning young shoots will encourage more upright growth. Forms colonies over time. Will not tolerate drought. Width: 3'. Rich, moist soil. Height: 8-16". Deleting this collection CANNOT be undone. Height: 3-6'. Height: 2-4'. Deer resistant., Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris) PART SUN, Loose clusters of yellow-gold, 1-1" blooms in early spring. Shrubby, but dies back to the ground in fall. This species can cover young trees and bushes, weighing them down and damaging them, as well as smothering and out-competing other vegetation. Moist, average soil. Nice in a rock garden or in an open woodland garden, Maple-Leaved Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum canadense) PART SHADE, Violet, bell-like flowers in clusters held above leaves on stiff stalks in spring. Their flowers possess a grace and elegance few plants can match. Taproot makes transplanting large specimens difficult. Deer resistant. Forms clumps. Takes up to two seasons to develop into a large plant. Yearly mulching with acidic, organic material is the only fertilization recommended. The Pink Turtlehead (Chelone lyonii) is starting to bloom. Sun to part sun. The flowers are usually red, orange, or yellow and are usually fragrant. Large, maroon and white, hooded blooms in late winter to early spring. Part shade to shade. Moist to dry, humusy, acidic soil. This pitiful plant is Dwarf Blazing Star (Liatris microcephala). Pink in bud, light blue in bloom in spring. Tassle Rue (Trautvetteria caroliniensis) - MORNING SUN TO LIGHT SHADE, Flat clusters of white flowers with long stamens produce a tassel-like effect above large, lobed leaves. Fast grower. Shiny, bright green leaves. Moist, fertile soil. May be cut back yearly when dormant. Use in rock crevices or in rocky soil, near stone walks or paths or under shrubs and trees. Deadhead to prevent. Stunning clematis plants are prized for their bright flowers of white, red, purple or blue. Part sun. Height: 2-4'. Mulch to protect shallow roots. Width: 2'. It is a bog plant that likes damp roots. Height up to 30'. Berries attract birds. Deer resistant, Virginia Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum virginianum) - SHADE, Similar to Hydrophyllum canadense. Rain garden plant., Swamp Saxifrage (Saxifraga pensylvanica) PART SHADE, Greenish-white flowers in branched clusters on stout, 1-4' high stalks in spring. Height: 5". Use in the middle of a border, in a meadow with grasses, in open woods or at the wood edge. The flowers of climbing hydrangeas are also very large, sometimes as large as grapefruits. Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense) - PART SHADE, Deciduous groundcover. Plant the top of the root ball two to three inches below soil level to encourage new roots along the stems. The purple passionflower prefers rich soil with well-drained soil mixed with organic matter such as compost or manure. Rain garden plant. Prevent wild-collecting of plants by making sure that plants you buy are propagated at a nursery. Deadhead to prevent. Part shade to shade. Origin NZ Native; Winter Foliage Evergreen; Flower Colour ; Foliage Colour ; Clematis paniculata. Moist, rich soil. The Sweetbay Magnolia puts out this big cone. According to the U.S Forest Service, Invasive species have contributed to the decline of 42% of U.S. endangered and threatened species, and for 18% of U.S. endangered or threatened species. Can spread aggressively so remove suckers regularly to prevent spread if desired., Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) - PART SUN, Small tree for understory or wood edge. Site carefully. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. Nice at wood edge. I don't think it is getting enough sun. Height: 3-4'. Besides looking stupid, if you keep cutting off the new growth, you won't get the cones. If left to its own devices, Chocolate Vine will turn into an invasive weed in your garden and take over your yard within a few years. Height: 3-5'. Rounded growth habit. Combine with sunflowers, goldenrods, silphiums and other yellow composites for nice color contrast. Brown, fertile fronds appear in mid-summer. Resembles ageratum. Excellent nectar plant. Photo credit: Nancy Knauss. Sun or part sun. Do not plant in heavy clay. Attractive foliage. Many of the native clematis species that we sell are a common site along fencerows in Texas north to Illinois. Morning sun to bright shade. Moist to wet, average soil. To propagate by seed, the seeds should be planted in early spring after the first frost date in the area where they are to be planted. Whorled leaves. Height: 4-8". Use in rock gardens, massed or scattered here and there along a wood edge. Height: 14-18". Example: Enter "lob" in the common name field and you'll get all our species that have "lobelia" in the common name, as well as "sharp-lobed hepatica". They look beautiful, but they can become invasive. Moist soil. Allow enough space for mature size as species resents transplanting. The roots are shallow, so chunks can easily be pulled up and inflicted on your friends when it gets too big. Easy. Fiddleheads unfurl bright green in spring. Plant nurseries, catalogs, books, or online information can help too. Good drainage. Nice massed or in groups of 5 or more as a background plant in a perennial or mixed shrub border. Part shade, especially in the afternoon. A delicate-looking yet rugged, undemanding plant. Large, bold foliage. Maintaining Native Biodiversity: Native plants experience multiple threats such as habitat conversion, invasion of exotic species, deer herbivory, pollution, and over collecting. Self-sows freely. Cannot survive drought. Forms clumps with 3" long, heart-shaped leaves. Shrubby St. Johns-Wort (Hypericum prolificum) - PART SHADE, Deciduous shrub. Drought tolerant. Turns tan in fall. For maximum flowering, the plant should receive five to six hours of sun daily. Group 2 includes vine types that flower in late spring or early summer and sporadically on new and old growth. and water well. Must be protected from slugs beginning late June. Deer resistant. Deer resistant., Poke Milkweed (Asclepias exaltata) PART SUN, Also called Tall Milkweed. Height: 3-10'. Large, edible fruits in fall when long, drooping leaves turn yellow. Hardy kiwi vines grow as far as 15 feet tall and are evergreen, meaning they dont lose their leaves during the winter months. Width: 2'. Width: 1-2'. Height: 1-3'. Spread: 3-8' or more. Attractive foliage lasts in good condition into fall with enough moisture. Additional information. Red berries taken by birds in fall. Buy nursery-propagated native plants. It is taller - 1 to 3 feet high. It will not survive drought. White-tinged-pink, bell-shaped flowers in summer. Height: 1-3'. ferns, native plants, Pennsylvania, perennials, shrubs, trees. Forms colonies. Light yellow flowers with green centers in summer to early fall. Deer resistant., Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica) - PART SHADE TO SHADE, Spring ephemeral. If you want to grow Star Jasmine as an indoor plant, make sure that you set up a trellis for it so that it will grow upward instead of sprawling out. Stems zigzag from leaf to leaf. From Europe to Asia, many of the plant and tree species you see are non-native to the area. Deadhead to prevent. Rich soil. Learn to identify the local plants to guide plant selection. Ours have male and female flowers on different plants. Nice interplanted with taller species, or under trees and shrubs, but does not like competition. Flowers bell-shaped and in clusters. Nice beside ponds or streams or in any area that stays fairly moist. These roots help the plant climb up trellises and other structures. Easy. Deer resistant, Sensitive Fern (Onoclea sensibilis) PART SHADE. These plants are the earliest to bloom, starting in spring. Deadhead to prevent. Medium to very moist, average soil. Moist but well-drained, near-neutral soil. Third, they support wildlife, providing shelter and food for native birds and insects, while exotic plants do not. Moist, rich soil. Also combine with spring or fall-blooming crocus. Height: 2-4'. Sun or part sun. How to grow clematis. Width: 3-5'. Flower clusters white tinged with pink on short spikes in early spring. Some species bloom in spring; others, in mid-to late summer. Cut back hard in winter once every few years for fresh growth. Deer resistant., Wild Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescenes) - PART SHADE. August 17 - pond overview. Width: 2'. A clumping plant. Elegant, yellow and red, spurred blossoms on stiff stems above leaves in late spring. Height and width: 2-5'. Fine-textured. Nice with ornamental grasses, other coneflowers, Blazing Star, ironweeds or Culver's Root in a meadow or wild garden. Reblooming clematis! Deadhead to prevent. Celastrus Scandens (American Bittersweet). Woodland gardens. Wide-leaved tufts. Fragrant, pink blooms in summer followed by dark red hips. Shadier rain garden plant. Mulch to keep roots cool, or plant so roots will be shaded. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. Native plants attract beneficial birds,butterflies, other insects, and animals to your yard. Evergreen foliage. Width: 3-4'. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime., False Solomons Seal (Maianthemum racemosum) PART SHADE. They can thrive anywhere from Zone 5-9. The description of these plants Strawberry-like, semi-evergreen foliage. Width: 3-4'. Despite its attractive qualities, sweet autumn clematis has some drawbacks, namely that it's invasive. Height: 4-8". These plants bloom in late summer or early fall. Adaptable. Deer resistant., Starry Campion (Silene stellate) PART SHADE. Hummingbird plant. Seeds attract birds. Best sited a distance from the house in sun, or by a pond or stream or in moist woods. Height: 12-25'. A rapid spreader. Stems are brittle. Height: 12-18". Average soil. Deer resistant., Purple Trillium (Trillium erectum) - PART SHADE OR DAPPLED LIGHT, Also called Wake Robin. It's a fairly common species throughout the state in open areas and forest edges . Height: 3-6". Spread: to 12' or more. Cut back to clean foliage and discard. Good fall nectar source and food plant for butterfly larva. The plant is native to eastern North America, and it can be grown as an ornamental or shade tree. Stem sap may be mildly irritating. Transplant only in spring. Deadhead to prevent. Semi-evergreen. It extends as far east as the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, at elevations below 1,800 meters. Dust soil lightly with horticultural lime each fall. Plantain-leaved Pussytoes (Antennaria plantaginifolia) PART SUN, Semi-evergreen groundcover forming ever-expanding, dense mats. Deadhead to prevent. The plant produces trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom from June through August. Taking native plants from the wild depletes native populations. Moist, well-drained, average soil. Silverrod (Solidago bivolor) MORNING SUN TO LIGHT SHADE, A species of goldenrod. Part shade. Height: 6-12". Clematis Species, Sweet Autumn Clematis, Virgin's Bower, Japanese Clematis Clematis terniflora 58 more photos VIEW GALLERY View all varieties of Clematis 86 members have or want this plant for trade. Height: 1-3'. Culture and use information the same. Part shade. Various cultivars of clematis. And Viburnun berries, which start out creamy white and later turn pink and then blue as they ripen. Moist, rich soil. Good tall accent in a border or naturalized in a meadow., Tall Meadow Rue (Thalictrum Pubescens) - PART SUN TO LIGHT SHADE, White, airy blooms in summer. Culture: Clematis can be planted anytime the ground is workable. Flower height: 1-2'. 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. In Pennsylvania, this vine will grow in full sun or partial shade. Clematis virginiana Jump to a section: Subspecies and Varieties | Synonyms | Specimens and Distribution Subspecies and Varieties Not applicable or data not available. Deadhead to prevent. 3. Height: 12-18". August 26. Width: 1'. Green fruits ripen to purple berries in fall. Cultural considerations include light, soil, water, mulch, fertilization and structural support. Foliage may be slightly disfigured by a tiny moth. Passiflora Incarnata (Purple Passionflower). Deer resistant.
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