Deer resistant, but protect until well-established and sizeable., Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) - FULL SUNTO PART SHADE, Moderate growth. Height: 6-15". Morning sun to bright shade. Butterfly plant., Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnate) SUN, Also called Pink Milkweed. Height: 2-4'. ; Flower colour Creamy white Height and width: 3-6'. Plants go dormant by mid-summer. Moist to wet, rich soil. Featuring rich, extra large blooms. Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, For more information about native plants, you can contact the, Bureau of Facility Design and Construction, Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council. The purple passionflower prefers rich soil with well-drained soil mixed with organic matter such as compost or manure. Cut back in March. Regular Joe Pye Weed can grow up to six or seven feet tall, which is too much for my garden. Plants will completely cover walls, trees . Part shade, especially under deciduous trees. Readily self-sows. Use a strong spray of water to dislodge, but, in general, avoid overhead watering. New growth will then have enough time to form flower buds for next year. August 3 - the dwarf Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium purpureum 'Little Joe') is starting to bloom. Height: 8-14". Rain garden plant. Stunning clematis plants are prized for their bright flowers of white, red, purple or blue. Height: 50'-75'. Self-sows where happy. Somewhat drought tolerant after established. An erect species. This vine produces small clusters of fragrant white flowers followed by small green fruits that resemble nuts or berries. It grows to about 20 feet long and 3 feet wide. Also, plant here and there among other species to unify a garden. Water regularly in summer. Morning sun to bright shade. Clusters of greenish-white bells with flared edges in spring. Do not disturb roots once established. Clematis virginiana (Virgin's-bower) In eastern North American* lowlands, this vigorous native vine quickly climbs by twining or trails along the ground in twisted fashion. These plants are known for their showy flowers and are often used as a houseplant or for hanging baskets. Part shade to shade. Bright blue berries in late summer. Excellent nectar plant. Their scent will hang beautifully in the air! (August 30 update - something has eaten them all off!). Impressive species for back of border or to mix with tall grasses and asters in a meadow. Height: 3-5'. 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. Moist, acidic, rich soil. Excellent background plant for shade gardens behind ferns and groundcovers. Moist, fertile soil. An attractive climber with masses of white flowers in spring and feathery seed heads. Width: to 10'. Deer resistant., SilkyDogwood (Cornus amomum) - SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE, Deciduous, suckering shrub. Part sun to light shade. [6] Spreads to form large mats. Each plant has an image, description, and amount of light needed. You can also plant this vine in the ground but keep it watered regularly, so it doesnt dry out too quickly. Width: 2'. Semi-evergreen. Use in a meadow, beside a pond or stream or massed in an informal garden. Height: 2-3'. Provide a structure on which the plant can grow, such as an arbor, trellis, or mailbox post. Inch-long, blue-violet blossoms on spikes in late spring. Summer Phlox (Phlox paniculata) MORNING SUN OR DAPPLED LIGHT, Also known as Perennial Phlox or Garden Phlox. Part shade or at wood edge. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. Nice with large stands of Virginia Bluebells or Wood Poppies on a floodplain. Its pitchers fill with water and it feeds by digesting the small insects that fall in. In other words, it isn't a prima donna plant. Height: 4-7'. Blooms pink to lavender in summer on stiff stems. If an established clematis is pruned hard or at the wrong time, don't worry. Keep clump free of weeds until well-established. Water very regularly throughout the first season. Airy, elegant seedheads turn tan in fall. The Swamp Milkweed is definitely done blooming for the season now, because these are its seed pods starting to form. Goldenrods play important roles in native ecosystems, stabilizing soil on hillsides and banks, providing excellent nectar sources as well as food and shelter for wildlife. Height: 1-2'. Its flowers are said to look like turtles' heads, if you look at them sideways. Crooked-Stem Aster (Symphotrichum prenanthoides) - PART SHADE, Pale violet, 1-2" wide flowers in fall. Crowns may heave over winter. Attractive foliage lasts in good condition into fall with enough moisture. Width: 12-16". Shadier rain garden plant. Climbing hydrangeas are shrubs that can reach up to 80 feet tall and 12 feet wide. Shadier rain garden plant. Large clematis flowers can be as huge as 10" (25 cm) across and be shades of purple, red, pink, and white. Bird and butterfly plant. Theyre easy to care for, and they make attractive additions to any garden. Rain garden plant., Rosebay (Rhododendron maximum) - MORNING SUN, DAPPLED LIGHT, PART SHADE. Instead, you should opt for Pennsylvania native plants for your yard, garden, and flower beds. Part shade. Seeds attract birds. Flat clusters of small yellow flowers in spring, similar to Queen Anne's Lace. Emerges late in spring. Rain garden plant., New York Ironweed (Vernonia noveboracensis) SUN TO PART SUN. height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. However, keep mulch away from the stems. The flowers attract both butterflies and hummingbirds. Part shade. Deer resistant., Northern Blueflag (Iris versicolor) PART SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE. Semi-evergreen. Sun to part sun. Deer resistant. They are known for their enormous leaves, which are up to 8 inches long in some varieties. Blooms yellow, 2" wide, daisy-like flowers on strong stems in mid-summer. Height: 1-3'. Very adaptable. At the turn of the 21st century, about 1,300 species of non-native plants existed in Pennsylvania outside of gardens, parks, and agricultural lands. Pollinators: A planting of native plants will attract native pollinators such as native bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, and hummingbirds. White blossoms in early spring. Bold-textured foliage. Sun to part sun. An aggressive plant best used for naturalizing in fields and meadows. Height: 3-7". Height: 3-5'. A bouquet with Joe Pye Weed, Black-eyed Susan, Helianthus (the lemon yellow one, pictured later - just starting to bloom now), Garden Phlox, Red Lobelia, Purple Coneflower, a litle piece of Trumpet Honeysuckle on the right, and Blue Mistflower (also pictured later, just starting to bloom here). Height: 2-3'. The soil, whether alkaline or acidic, needs to be free-draining . Seeds attract birds. Blooms blue on a thick spike from an evergreen rosette from mid-summer to early fall. Matures to fuzzy, brown, dangling seed balls late summer to fall. Star Jasmine is an evergreen vine that can grow up to 6 feet long. Virgin's Bower, Clematis virginiana, is a member of the Buttercup Family. A lovely filler to mix with showier woodland plants. Keep free of accumulating leaves. Part sun to bright shade. While it can be beautiful, Japanese clematis is a vigorous grower in full sun or partial shade and requires active maintenance to control. Nice at wood edge. Naturally grows on banks or steep slopes, often with trillium and violet species, or on mossy logs. Fertilize in spring by top-dressing soil with compost. Part shade. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. , Oaks have exceptional wildlife value. August 20. Blue-eyed Mary (Collinsia verna) - PART SUN, Annual. It goes dormant in summer and blooms in winter. Add a little balanced, organic fertilizer when planting. Be sure to get the entire taproot out or it may resprout. The American Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) have horizontally-oriented branches, and the Oriental ones have vertical ones (at least, that's what some web site said), so I think this is American. Spread: 6-15'. Excellent foliage backdrop for smaller plants or among low groundcovers. Self-sows. Height: 2-5'. Most retail nurseries and mail-order catalogs now offer native plants. You've come to the right place for Clematis! Shadier rain garden plant. Morning sun to bright shade. Moist, rich soil. Foliage benefits from extra water. Unlike the hollies, there isn't just one ripening point. Quite showy in fruit which, though edible, needs to be well-cooked. Nice filler for tight spaces. Keep free of aggressive competitors. Morning sun to bright shade. In Pennsylvania, this vine will grow in full sun or partial shade. Full sun to bright shade. Height: 6-15'. Cookies, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, Gelsemium sempervirens (Carolina Jessamine), Lonicera sempervirens (Trumpet Honeysuckle), Passiflora incarnata (Wild Passion Flower), Great Plant Combination Ideas Deer resistant. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. Also nice as an accent plant or as a step-down layer between shrubs and shorter plants. Height: 10-16". Deer resistant., Meadow Phlox (Phlox maculate) MORNING SUN OR DAPPLED LIGHT. Trumpet honeysuckle can be grown in USDA zones 7 through 10, where it prefers full sun exposure and well-drained soil. Deer resistant. Part to full sun. Forms colonies over time. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Height: 3-6'. Height: to 2'. A naturalizing species for open woods or meadows. Part shade. Pink in bud, light blue in bloom in spring. Scatter in a border, mass or use as an edger. Can be used as a medium height groundcover. Well-drained soil. Spread: 3-8' or more. The roots are shallow, so chunks can easily be pulled up and inflicted on your friends when it gets too big. Lovely in a woodland garden. Drought tolerant once established. Clumping habit. Rain garden plant, Tall Larkspur (Delphinium exaltatum) - PART SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE, Blooms blue-purple on tall spikes in summer. Fruit supports a variety of species. Part shade. Hummingbird and butterfly plant. Use in borders, moist meadows or open woods. Stalks often twisted around other stems. Aphids may be a problem. When deadheading, 12 to 18 inches of stem can be cut back. By choosing these wildflowers, vines, and shrubs for your yard, you can make an impact on the appearance and sustainability of your property. Flower colors include pinks, purples, blues . Moist, near-neutral, rich soil. Delicate-looking but tough. Clematis is pruned into one of three groups based on growth habits. Deadheading prolongs bloom. Moist to dry, rich soil. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. Nice on steep banks where Tall Bellflower is a good companion. Cut back if affected by thrips or powdery mildew. Choose planting site carefully as it is difficult to move or divide. Plant container bulbs at the same level as in the pots. Use for naturalizing in a meadow or wildlife garden, especially a butterfly garden as the plants are excellent nectar sources. Cannot survive drought. Use at edge of pond or stream or in a moist meadow. The soil should be organically rich, moist and well-drained. Evergreen ferns are good companion plants since Mayapple goes dormant in late summer. Oriental clematis prefers riversides, rocky slopes, roadsides and similar open, sunny habitats with well-drained soils. Width: 4-5'. Height: 3-6'. Will grow in shallow water, but requires very moist soil at least in winter and spring. Rain garden plant., Bottle Gentian (Gentiana clausa) - PART SUN, Deep, blue-purple blooms in late summer. Blooms yellow-green in spring. They like moist soil and regular watering, though they will do just fine with dry soil once the weather warms up. Moist, fertile soil. The unique thing about these plants is how well they perform in hot climates like Pennsylvanias humid summers. Moist, rich soil. Use as a vertical accent in borders, meadows or wild gardens. Division seldom necessary but should be done in spring. It is an herbaceous vine that can be cultivated in the temperate zone but requires warm temperatures and full sun exposure. Grows in tufts. Height: 3-10'. Width: 3'. Spreads by rhizomes and self-sows. Add a little organic fertilizer in spring. Moist to moderately dry, rich soil. Water regularly during the first year to establish. Clip back to lower leaves. Native to: Asia. Plant among other low woodlanders such as Foamflower. Plant nurseries, catalogs, books, or online information can help too. Acidic, moisture-retentive soil. White flowers in clusters at the ends of arching stems in late spring. It is a clematis of the original and silhosa type. Long-lived. Native plants attract beneficial birds,butterflies, other insects, and animals to your yard. has been written based on numerous outside resources. Height: 2-4'. Plant in a permanent location and allow to die back naturally. Height: 2-5'. Blue Vervian (Verbena hastata) - SUN TO PART SUN. Here is a native clematis, Virgin's Bower (Clematis virginiana), up on the arbor. Height: to 15". See Monarda clinopodia for cultural information. Culture and use information the same. Use at back of border, in butterfly and wild gardens, in meadows or at edges of ponds or streams. Joe Pye Weeds are supposed to be a good butterfly attractor. It seems to do fine in the pond. Shadier rain garden plant., Toadshade (Trillium sessile) - MORNING SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE, Deep red, bud-like, 3-petaled flowers held close to the center of 3-leaved plants. Width: 12-16". 2023 Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania. Hurricane Irene was a few hours late arriving so I ran out to take some pictures before the rain hit. Sun to part sun. Non-native plants, in general, tend to support fewer species of caterpillars and provide less food. Lovely under deciduous trees. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. Adapted for Local Climate and Conditions: Native plants are adapted to local soils, climate, and conditions and will persist through frost and drought. Sun to light shade. Moist, well-drained, rich soil. Moist, average soil. Divide every 4-5 years. Rain garden plant. Clematis are among the most decorative and spectacular of all the flowering vines. Shadier rain garden plant., Green-headed Coneflower (Rudbeckia laciniata) PART SUN. Self-sows. Width: to 16". Propagation: Although most clematis species require 60-180 days of cold stratification, Western White Clematis seeds do not appear to require a prolonged stratification period, but are best soaked in a 0.001M solution of giberellic acid or water.Softwood cuttings are the easiest method; for quickest results they may be treated with a 3000 ppm IBA, and then placed in a misting chamber with . Mix plenty of well-moistened sphagnum peat, compost and pine needles into planting soil. Nipped seedlings will resprout vigorously, but protect until well-established and sizeable., Inconspicuous greenish blooms in spring attract bees. Smothers weeds. Most of these varieties have thick stems and large leaves with long petals. Requires moist, but well-drained, open ground. Sun to part sun. 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