Moist to wet, average soil. Shadier rain garden plant. Paired leaves pierced by the stem. Width: to 2'. Self-sows freely. Various cultivars of clematis. Stem zig-zags. Deer resistant., Bluets (Houstonia caerulea) - PART SUN TO PART SHADE, Dainty, light blue flowers with yellow centers in spring. Native Plants for a Shady, Dry Site (PDF), Native Plants for a Shady, Moist Site (PDF), Native Plants for a Sunny, Dry Site (PDF), Native Plants for a Sunny, Moist Site (PDF). Basil Balm (Monarda clinopodia) - MORNING SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE, White to pinkish flowers in summer. Just after bloom, leaves turn yellow and plants go dormant. Ernie and Marietta O'Byrne, in Eugene, Oregon, have a perfect form. Rain garden plant. Good rock garden plant., Flowering Spurge (Euphorbia corollata) SUN TO PART SUN, Blooms baby's breath-like, dainty white flowers in summer. This is Ironweed (Veronia novebroacensis). Red berries, also sparse, through winter. Part shade. Moist soil. Deer resistant., Blue-eyed Grass(Sisyrinchium angustifolium) - PART SUN, Star-shaped blooms at the tips of grass-like blades in late spring through early summer. Deer resistant., Wild Blue Phlox (Phlox divaricata) - PART SHADE, Lavender blue flowers in spring. Only plants will be removed from the collection. Nice filler for tight spaces. Easy to grow and long-lived with plenty of moisture. Height: 2-3'. Instead, you should opt for Pennsylvania native plants for your yard, garden, and flower beds. Deer resistant., Riverbank Wildrye(Elymus riparius) - PART SUN, Grass. Group 3 vines flower in late summer or fall on new growth. Deer resistant., Virginia Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum virginianum) - PART SUN OR SUN, Blooms white in roundish heads in mid- to late summer. Blue-eyed Mary (Collinsia verna) - PART SUN, Annual. Moist, average soil. It can grow in a variety of soils, including clay or loam, with good drainage. 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. Moist to wet, rich to average soil. Individuals may be short-lived, but plant self-sows. Also, this plant may need additional fertilization during its first year after planting due to its heavy root system that grows quickly in its new location compared to older established plants. Once the plants are established they will require little else. Deer resistant., Helens Flower (Helenium autumnale) SUN TO PART SUN, Also called Common Sneezeweed. Hummingbird plant. Water regularly during the first year to establish. The state has hundreds of native plants ready for adoption in home landscapes. Pruning back old branches will promote more bushy growth while pruning young shoots will encourage more upright growth. Deadhead to prevent. Cut back and they will recover for next spring. Moist, rich soil. Nice to scatter in a woodland garden, especially around plants that emerge later such as ferns. Divide every 3-5 years in spring before plant emerges. Clematis ligusticifolia requires full sun to partial shade and grows in USDA zones 5 through 9. Very aggressive and so is best used for naturalizing in woods, on stream banks, in meadows and fields. After planting the seeds, cover them with one-half inch of good quality soil and allow them to germinate for about two weeks before transplanting them into their permanent location once they have grown two inches tall and have sprouted leaves at the base of their stems (which means that they are ready for transplanting). Long-lived. Height: 8-16". Fertilize in spring. Choose planting site carefully as it is difficult to divide. August 11. Best for naturalizing in meadows or for mixed plantings. Shrubby St. Johns-Wort (Hypericum prolificum) - PART SHADE, Deciduous shrub. Moist, rich soil. Morning sun to bright shade. Deer resistant., Bee Balm (Monarda clinopodia) - MORNING SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE. In other words, it isn't a prima donna plant. Height: 2-3'. Unless you have extremely compacted and poorly drained soil, there's a selection that you can grow. Bushy plants if they have good strong light. They also prefer soil with an acidic pH level between 6 and 7.5, so use a soil conditioner such as lime or sulfur if your soil is too alkaline for them. A total of 456 moth and butterfly species are support by Black cherry trees., Oaks have exceptional wildlife value. Fruit supports a variety of species. Part shade. Height: 5-12'. Height: 3-6". You've come to the right place for Clematis! They are easy to care for, but they need plenty of sunlight to thrive. Moist, fertile soil. Morning sun to bright shade. Deadhead to prevent. Adaptable. Height: 4-10'. US Wildflower's Database of Red Wildflowers for Pennsylvania. Move only in early spring. Plant in spring and shear back after seeding. Height: 4-5'. Spread: 3-8' or more. The Swamp Milkweed is definitely done blooming for the season now, because these are its seed pods starting to form. Rain garden plant. 2023 Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania. Do not disturb roots once established. Favors places where moss grows, as between shaded patio stones. Rain garden plant. Nice intermediate height to use between shrubs and groundcover. Part sun, but will tolerate quite a bit of shade. Most clematis are hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 8 and native to North America. When deadheading, 12 to 18 inches of stem can be cut back. Berries attract birds. It grows up to 10 feet tall, but it can be trained to grow up trees or walls. Moist, rich soil. Blooms yellow in late summer to fall. Width: 2'. Rattlesnake Weed (Hieracium venosum) MORNING SUN, Interesting, red-veined, hairy leaves that hug the ground, forming mats. Moderate to moist, average soil. Part sun, light shade or dappled light. Height: 2-3'. Height: to 15". There are more than 600 named varieties of clematis and many more seedlings. Often found in large stands on moist woodland slopes. Here's what a patch of Pink Turtlehead looks like. Moderate growth rate to 50'-60' high and 50'-60' wide. Rain garden plant. Width: 2'. Part shade. Examples of this group are: Clematis alpina, C. macropetala, and their cultivars. May be cut back yearly when dormant. , Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) - SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE, Deciduous shrub. Choose planting site carefully as plant is hard to move or divide. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. Clematis, Native . Part sun. Easy. Shadier rain garden plant. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. Moist, fertile soil. Height: 6-8". Add a little balanced, organic fertilizer when planting. Never needs cutting unless to tidy. Someone gave me a little piece of this plant in fall of 2009. If you are unsure of the clematis species/cultivar that you have, observe its flowering habit over a growing season. Blooms blue-violet to purple in late spring. Clematis Virginiana The flowers create quite a scene en masse. Moist to wet soil, even in shallow water. Prune hard in late winter down to 1 to 2 feet from the soil line. Morning sun or dappled light. Height: 12-28". Keep free of accumulating leaves. Maintaining Native Biodiversity: Native plants experience multiple threats such as habitat conversion, invasion of exotic species, deer herbivory, pollution, and over collecting. Average soil. 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 Ferns can be used to hide bare spots. The Butterfly Weed is putting out its seed pods now, too. Grows in tufts. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery, Growing an Organic Garden - The Fundamentals, A Guide to Preserving Trees in Development Projects, Penn State Extension Master Gardener Manual, Growing Gardeners: Plant Parts Tops, Bottoms, and Middles, Season Extenders and Growing Fall Vegetables. Add a little organic fertilizer in spring. When to Prune Clematis Flowers are the most important impact of clematis, so keeping them blooming strong every year is the main goal for pruning clematis. A native plant is one which occurred within this region before colonization by Europeans. Height: 2-4". Cut back to 1' in winter for lower, rounded growth, pruning to one or two trunks and removing dead twigs, or allow to die back naturally for a rougher, more natural appearance. Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum) - PART SHADE. Large leaves shaped like those of a maple tree. Use as a taller groundcover under deciduous trees or in a woodland garden, setting plants one foot apart, or combine with finer foliage plants such as ferns for a nice texture contrast. More non-native plants are introduced every year. Spread: 1'. Use at back of border, in butterfly and wild gardens, in meadows or at edges of ponds or streams. Bougainvillea is a tropical vine with beautiful flowers. This group is the most challenging from a pruning standpoint, because the vines bloom on old and new wood. In addition to food source, valuable for nesting and cover opportunities. Height: 3-5'. Short-lived but self-sows readily, so is nice for naturalizing in a meadow. Part sun. Berries appear and ripen after each wave of blooming. Always attractive. Deer resistant., Wood Poppy (Stylophorum diphyllum) - PART SHADE. Height: 3-4'. Do not remove native plants from the wild. An alternative for dry shade. Rain garden plant., Swamp Saxifrage (Saxifraga pensylvanica) PART SHADE, Greenish-white flowers in branched clusters on stout, 1-4' high stalks in spring. After blooming, numerous pistils with feathery styles give the fruit a fluffy appearance. Use for vertical accent or anchor plant in large borders, or for screening or naturalizing in moist meadows or near ponds or streams. Climbing hydrangeas are bushy plants that have aerial roots. Width: 3-6'. The Winterberry Holly berries are already tinged with pink. Rain garden plant. This is the Pitcher Plant that floats on the pond. An option for dry shade. Average soil. Easily grown. White, tubular blossoms on tall, stiff stems above the foliage in late spring and early summer. Forms clumps with 3" long, heart-shaped leaves. Height: 4-8". Twiggy, with blue-green foliage. Part sun. The plant produces runners along its length that root easily in moist soil, where they will produce new plants next year. Clusters of 1" wide, blue, pink or white flowers along arching stems in fall. Individuals may be short-lived, but plant self-sows aggressively. Rain garden plant., Multi-stemmed, deciduous, understory shrub. Acorns provide food for variety of birds and mammals and cavities provide den, nesting, and roosting sites for birds. Each plant has an image, description, and amount of light needed. Enjoy velvety purple blooms, June to frost! Divide occasionally in spring. This is Blue Mistflower or Hardy Ageratum (Conoclinium coelestinum 'Blue'). Shadier rain garden plant., Bottlebrush Grass(Elymus hystrix) - PART SUN TO SHADE, Bristle-like inflorescence in summer. Remove leaf litter in winter as it can smother plants. Medium to moist, rich soil. Found in open woods in wild areas. Bulbs multiply. Good fall nectar source and food plant for butterfly larva. Grows continually through the season and stays looking fresh till first frost. Same cultural requirements as for Rudbeckia laciniata. Deer resistant. Moist, average soil. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. A species of goldenrod. August 3 - the dwarf Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium purpureum 'Little Joe') is starting to bloom. Spreading, but easily controlled by circling clump with a sharp spade in spring. 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). Spires of dainty, white blooms in spring. Flower stems die after bloom and seed set. Division not recommended. Campsis radicans is an extremely hardy vine that can be grown as an annual or perennial. 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. Plant bulb no deeper than 6", depending on size. Also self-sows here and there. Average soil. Campsis radicans need moderate water during its blooming period from June through August. Good stabilizer for a woodland slope or under shrubs. The flowers are usually red, orange, or yellow and are usually fragrant. has been written based on numerous outside resources. Like the other plants at this corner, I think its roots hit gravel or asphalt. It is often. Clematis virginiana is an evergreen vine that grows to a height of 20 feet. Cultural requirements similar to those of Rhododendron arborescens, but will tolerate somewhat drier soils. Leaves turn yellow in fall. Part sun. Joe Pye Weeds are supposed to be a good butterfly attractor. Width: 8". Provides good protection and nesting sites for birds. Streaks or necrosis on leaves may indicate a virus. Although many homeowners offer bird feeders with seeds, nuts, and fruits, 90% of birds raise their young on caterpillars. Width: 2'. Large, bold leaves. Part to full shade. Plant the top of the root ball two to three inches below soil level to encourage new roots along the stems. Quite showy in fruit which, though edible, needs to be well-cooked. Oxeye (Heliopsis helianthoides) PART SUN. Intermingle with large-leaved groundcovers such as Bloodroot or Wild Ginger, or with ferns to add height. Part shade. Turns tan in fall. Width: 18". Deadhead to prevent. Keep clump free of weeds until well established. Excellent groundcover, spreading about one foot per year. Seeds attract birds. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Must have good drainage. Height: 2-3'. Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device. Starting in early spring, fertilize with a balanced organic fertilizer per the manufacturer's recommendations. Height: 2-4'. Self-sows. Clumping habit. Clumping habit. Never needs dividing. Medium to large tree. Good medium-sized shade tree., Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus) - SUN TO PART SUN, Evergreen tree. Nice at wood edge. Allow plenty of room as plants spread moderately fast by shallow rhizomes. It blooms profusely throughout August and is great for cutting. Best used for naturalizing. Nipped seedlings will resprout vigorously, but protect until well-established and sizeable., Inconspicuous greenish blooms in spring attract bees. Shadier rain garden plant., Thimbleweed (Anemone virginiana) - PART SHADE. Tall Tickseed (Coreopsis tripteris) - SUN TO PART SUN. Height: to 30'. Average soil. Easy. A delicate-looking yet rugged, undemanding plant. Height: to 5'. Deadhead to prevent. Moist to wet, rich soil. USDA Zone: 4-9. Best if scattered among other perennials in borders, or used in groups in meadow gardens or open woods. Height: 2-3'. Long-lived. Clematis plants have vines that are vigorous growers with beautiful flower blooms. These plants are the earliest to bloom, starting in spring. Also nice in shady rock gardens or on rocky slopes. I'm not sure what eats it, but I bet something does. Light green fronds, usually deeply lobed. Difficult to confine to neat clumps due to wide-ranging rhizomes, so best used for naturalizing. Stem sap may be mildly irritating. Virgin's bower ( Clematis virginiana) is a white, open flower that grows in moist areas and often blooms in abundance, making a large mass. If an established clematis is pruned hard or at the wrong time, don't worry. Backfill the hole with native soil enriched with organic matter (compost, leaf mold, etc.) It is found on the Pacific coast of North America, from the San Francisco Bay Area southwards into Baja California. Seed heads may be cut off after bloom for neat appearance. Moist, rich soil. Lovely at wood edge, near a stream or in a rock garden., Early Meadow Rue (Thalictrum dioicum) - PART SHADE, Tassel-like, yellow-g reen blooms in spring. Use for massing or as a specimen plant in a border. Do not plant in heavy clay. View this plant in a garden Group: Late Mixed Height: 20-30 ft. (6-9 m) Spacing: 18-24 in. Width: 2-3'. Clematis. It requires well-drained soil with a pH level between 6.0 and 7.5. Moist soils only. Adaptable and carefree. Good wildlife plant., Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) - PART SUN, Blooms red (occasionally white or salmon) on a spike from an evergreen rosette in mid-summer. This is a good plant for moist soil. Width: 8". Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense) - PART SHADE, Deciduous groundcover. White flowers in clusters at the ends of arching stems in late spring. Height: 2-3'. Protect from harsh frost and wind. Prune to several large stems and remove most suckers at the plant base in late fall. Woodland Sunflower (Helianthus divaricatus) - PART SHADE. 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. Map Photo Gallery - / Synonyms Specimens and Distribution This species has been reported in the following counties by the herbaria listed. Leaflets are up to 4 inches long and 3 inches wide, often cleft or shallowly lobed in 2 or 3 parts, with coarsely toothed edges, sharply pointed tips, a rounded to heart-shaped base and short, finely hairy stalk. Best sited a distance from the house in sun, or by a pond or stream or in moist woods. Long-lived. Width: 3-4. Use at shady pond edge or on stream or riverbank. Morning sun or dappled light. Moist, rich soil. Average, well-drained soil. Length: to 30'. Part shade or at wood edge. Silverrod (Solidago bivolor) MORNING SUN TO LIGHT SHADE, A species of goldenrod. Yellow, 2-4" wide, daisy-like flowers in small clusters in summer. An aggressive, colony-forming, woodland groundcover for larger, shady places or under shrubs. Move new plants in spring. The plant requires full sun and well-drained soil for best results, but it does not tolerate heavy clay soils very well. Open, airy growth habit. Good as a groundcover for woodland gardens or for naturalizing. Self-sows when conditions are right. If you must use non-natives, choose plants that will not escape and become weeds. Clumping habit. Width: 12-16". Moist to wet, rich soil. Clematis is a vine that can be grown on walls, on pergolas or in containers. Larval host for Red-spotted Purple and Viceroy butterflies. Pollinated by bumblebees burrowing down inside bloom. Deer resistant., Northern Blueflag (Iris versicolor) PART SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE. Takes time to develop into sizeable clump, but rugged and long-lived. This plant is usually found on floodplains. Width: 2-3'. Deadhead to prevent. Will grow on steep, rocky banks. Part shade. Emerges late in spring. These roots help the plant climb up trellises and other structures. Sun to part sun. 1 5. Moist to dry, humusy, acidic soil. It is a clematis of the original and silhosa type. Width: 3'. Rain garden plant. Part shade. Sun to part sun. Deer resistant, but protect until well-established and sizeable., Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) - FULL SUNTO PART SHADE, Moderate growth. Blooms creamy white in flat-topped clusters in early to mid-summer. Check the native status of this species for your area via the USDA Plants Database here . Well-drained, rich soil. Leaves are basal rosettes. The wetter the soil throughout the season, the more sun the plants will tolerate. Deer resistant., Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia triloba) - PART SUN, Also called Three-Lobed Coneflower. Will not tolerate wet soil. Here's a wider view of the Helianthus. An extract of the stems was used as a hallucinogen. Clematis virginiana Jump to a section: Subspecies and Varieties | Synonyms | Specimens and Distribution Subspecies and Varieties Not applicable or data not available. 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