Add a little balanced, organic fertilizer when planting. Height: 2-4'. It can be grown indoors or outdoors in the state of Pennsylvania. Passiflora incarnata blooms from spring through summer, but most growth occurs after the first frost in fall. Light: Sun, Part Sun. Adaptable, but cannot tolerate drought. Rain garden plant, Tall Larkspur (Delphinium exaltatum) - PART SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE, Blooms blue-purple on tall spikes in summer. Height and width: 3-6'. The Atragene group includes the species Clematis alpina, C. koreana, and C. macropetala and their hybrids. Evergreen, slow-spreading groundcover. Check out our clematis native seed selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Blooms pink to lavender in summer on stiff stems. I just found a website that says the cones are food for birds including turkey and quail. Seeds attract birds. Flowers provide nectar and birds love the fruit. flashy-flowered hybrids, but they are elegant enough to deserve a space in the garden. Apply several inches of mulch around the base of the plant to keep the roots cool and moist. Perennial vine with solitary flowers with four yellow sepals (petal-like structures). Fertilize lightly in spring with a balanced, organic fertilizer while tree is young. Butterfly plant., Coral Bells (Heuchera americana) - PART SHADE, Also called Alumroot. Ideas with Clematis, Combine Late-Flowering Clematis with your Climbing Roses, Pretty Roses and Clematis Combination Ideas (Part 3), Pretty Roses and Clematis Combination Ideas (Part 2), Pretty Roses and Clematis Combination Ideas (Part 1), Combine Early-Flowering Clematis with your Climbing Roses, A Cheerful Border Idea with Monarda, Clematis and Artemisia, A Super Climbing Duo with Clematis 'Viola', A Super Climbing Duo with Clematis montana Grandiflora, A Super Climbing Duo with Clematis 'The President', A Super Climbing Duo with Clematis 'Ernest Markham', A Super Climbing Trio with Clematis 'Ville de Lyon', Native Plant Alternatives to Clematis paniculata (Sweet Autumn Clematis). Choose a sunny site with at least 6 hours of sun, with fertile, well-drained soil and some support, such as a trellis, tree or post. Add generous amounts of sand and humus to soil when planting. Non-native plants, in general, tend to support fewer species of caterpillars and provide less food. Quite showy in fruit which, though edible, needs to be well-cooked. Seeds attract birds. Part to full sun. August 27. Use at edge of pond or stream or in a moist meadow. Width: 2-5'. Short, bristle-like inflorescences in mid-summer. Ours have male and female flowers on different plants. Hummingbird plant. Deeply cut foliage which may turn red-purple in fall. However, keep mulch away from the stems. Deadhead to prevent. Individuals may be short-lived but new seedlings may form at the base of mature plants. Summer Phlox (Phlox paniculata) MORNING SUN OR DAPPLED LIGHT, Also known as Perennial Phlox or Garden Phlox. Very adaptable. Landscaping with native plants has many benefits, both to you and to the environment as a whole. Width: 1'. Moist to wet, moderately fertile soil. Fruits are eaten by variety of birds and small and large mammals. Height: 2-3'. The Swamp Milkweed is definitely done blooming for the season now, because these are its seed pods starting to form. Black stems. 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 and width: 12-16". Part shade. Mulch only lightly to prevent stem rot. This easy-to-grow plant has large, ruffled, blue flowers that start to appear in early summer and continue throughout mid to late summer. Transplant only in spring. Add a little organic fertilizer in spring. Morning sun to bright shade. Readily self-sows. Height: 4-10'. Width: 1'. Easy to grow . For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Excellent nectar source. Height: 4-7'. Clematis is a woody vine that generally prefers sunny locations with light, well-drained soils having average moisture and cool temperatures. Blue, star-shaped flowers on leafy spikes in summer and early fall. Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense) - PART SHADE, Deciduous groundcover. Clematis flowers are some of the showiest in the garden. Elegant, vertical plant to grow with other meadow plants such as asters, ironweeds, goldenrods, Joe-Pye-Weed, coneflowers and Blazing Star. Wet soil. Lonicera Sempervirens (Trumpet Honeysuckle). Medium to moist, average soil. Moist to wet, rich to average soil. Carefree. Clean up all dead foliage around plants in March to discourage borers. Butterfly and wildlife plant. Part shade. Width: 2-3'. Bold, umbrella-like leaves shade single, 2" white flowers in spring. Moist, well-drained, near-neutral, rich soil. Long-lived. Pruning clematis does a number of things: Depending on the wood (old, new or both) that the plant blooms on and bloom time, clematis are divided into three groups A, B, C: This group flowers on old (last year's) wood. Butterfly plant., Canada Mayflower (Maianthemum canadense) - PART SUN TO FULL SHADE, Deciduous groundcover. You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. Culture: Clematis can be planted anytime the ground is workable. A few apple-like fruits loved by box turtules may develop. As development takes away farmland and wildland, many Pennyslvaiva native plants are lost. Moist, moderately fertile soil. May be short-lived but self-sows. After that, you should be able to assign a pruning group and adjust pruning and clean-up activities accordingly. Height: 12-18". Height: 3-5". DCNR Bureau of Forestry at 717-787-3444. Also good in partly shaded rock gardens or as a filler in an awkward corner. Hummingbird and butterfly plant. Rain garden plant. Best used in groups of 3 or more plants. Flower height: 1-2'. Self-sows. Nice for naturalizing in combination with White Wood Aster or Blue, Heart-leaved Aster. Rain garden plant., Deerberry (Vaccinium staminium)- PART SUN, Deciduous shrub. Golden Ragwort (Senecio aureus) PART SHADE, Gold flowers held on stiff stems above foliage in May. Never needs cutting unless to tidy. Long taproot, so do not disturb once established. Moist, but very well-drained, near neutral-soil. Filter by: Sort by: Ampelaster carolinianus $37 Lonicera Major Wheeler $37 Wisteria macrostachya Clara Mack $37 Clematis crispa Big Sombrero $39 Wisteria frutescens Nivea $37 Passiflora incarnata $37 Clematis Genie Brannon $48 Wisteria macrostachya Blue Moon $37 It is native to eastern North America, including Missouri where it typically occurs in moist low woodland areas and thickets bordering streams, ponds and fence rows (Steyermark). Move new plants in spring. Height: 2-6'. 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. Deer resistant., Wild Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescenes) - PART SHADE. Always attractive. Good cut flower. Excellent wildlife plant., Gray Dogwood (Cornus racemosa) - SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE, Deciduous, suckering shrub. Moist, acidic, rich soil. Part shade, especially under deciduous trees. There is great variety in flower form, color, bloom season, foliage effect, and plant height. Deadhead to prevent. Height: 12-18". Taking native plants from the wild depletes native populations. An aggressive, colony-forming, woodland groundcover for larger, shady places or under shrubs. Height: 3-5'. Nice with native grasses and coreopsis species. Spreads by rhizomes and self-sows. 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. This is the most deer resistant trillium species., Trumpet Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) - PART SUN OR SUN, Deciduous vine. Because they bloom on the previous year's wood, pruning should be kept to a minimum, only removing dead stems. native plant species (PDF) offer many advantages to using non-native species. Average soil. Part shade. Feed lightly in spring with a balanced, organic fertilizer. Elegant near water, in a moist meadow or scattered in a border. Long-lived. Self-sows. After blooming, numerous pistils with feathery styles give the fruit a fluffy appearance. Use as a vertical accent in a border or in mass between wild and cultivated areas, especially on hillsides. Deer resistant., Mitrewort (Mitella diphylla) PART TO FULL SHADE, Also called Bishop's Cap. Good stabilizer for a woodland slope or under shrubs. Cultural considerations include light, soil, water, mulch, fertilization and structural support. Shadier rain garden plant. Similar spread. Turns tan in fall. Height: 2-4". Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. The Florida Exotic Plant Council lists this vine as a Category II invasive species in Central and North Florida. An introduced or non-native plant is one that has been brought into the state to become established in the wild. 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. Chocolate Vine is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 9. Deadhead to prevent. Moist, rich soil. A tall, graceful species. If youre thinking about growing them, choosing the right variety for your area can be confusing. Blooms blue on a thick spike from an evergreen rosette from mid-summer to early fall. Mulch to keep roots cool, or plant so roots will be shaded. Stems zigzag from leaf to leaf. Spreads moderately fast. Height: 5". Bird Food: Native plants provide seeds, insects and caterpillars. August 26. Leaves turn colors in fall. Moist to wet, average soil. Drought tolerant. That is 37 percent of Pennsylvanias total wild plant flora. A clumping plant. The Butterfly Weed is putting out its seed pods now, too. Cut back when foliage declines. Common names are from state and federal lists. Bird and butterfly plant. Use for vertical impact in large borders or as a screen. Must be protected from slugs beginning late June. Height: 6-12". has been written based on numerous outside resources. Part sun. Adaptable and easy. Part shade. Rain garden plant., Butterflyweed (Asclepias tuberosa) - SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE, Compact, bushy plant with brilliant orange flowers in mid-summer. Aphids may be a problem. Morning sun to bright shade. There is no shortage of common names for this vine . Will grow in shallow water, but requires very moist soil at least in winter and spring. Spires of dainty, white blooms in spring. Attractive foliage lasts in good condition into fall with enough moisture. Best for naturalizing by a pond or stream. You can plant it in your yard, but if you want to plant it in a pot, you need to provide it with good drainage and keep the soil moist but not wet. Height: 1-3'. Average to dry soil. Easy. Berries attract birds. Shadier rain garden plant. White, fragrant, tubular blossoms with red styles in early summer. Moderate to moist, average soil. You can also plant these vines anytime between early spring and late autumn, but planting them in late summer could cause frost damage on tender roots. Bougainvilleas can grow in full sun or partial shade and need at least 3 hours of direct sun each day to thrive. Clematis ligusticifolia, known as Western clematis given that it is found up and down the western United States, is a vigorous climber adaptable to a diverse set of conditions. Good cut or dried flower. This is an aggressive species best used for naturalizing among shrubs or to grow over a strong pergola or along a fence. Site carefully as huge rhizome makes it hard to eradicate once established. A spore from the one at the back of the yard must have blown its way here. Mainly a foliage plant. Minty fragrance. 3. Use in meadow gardens or open woods. Beautiful, iconic white flowers in spring., Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) - FULL SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE, Deciduous, suckering, multi-stemmed, small tree. Re-emerges in fall. Part sun. Divide when dormant by cutting back to 6" and digging sections from clump edge. It is taller - 1 to 3 feet high. Paired leaves pierced by the stem. Self-sows aggressively. Shadier rain garden plant. Semi-evergreen. Short-lived but self-sows readily, so is nice for naturalizing in a meadow. Additional information. Height: 4-7'. Height: 2-3'. Width: 8". Moist, average soil. Carefree. Most clematis are woody, deciduous vines while others are shrub, or trailing types. Use as a vertical accent in borders, meadows or wild gardens. Deadhead to prevent. It put up shoots in spring of 2010 but every one of them got eaten before it could start to climb. Part shade. It extends as far east as the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, at elevations below 1,800 meters. Easy. At least part sun for longer blooming season. Height: 2'. Very aggressive and so is best used for naturalizing in woods, on stream banks, in meadows and fields. Wildlife plant. Easy and trouble-free except for some minor foliage damage from insects. Long-lived. Clematis is the scientific name and the most common name for this group of plants, but some of the old and popular species are also called traveler's joy, virgin's bower, and old man's beard. Deer resistant., Doll's Eyes (Actaea pachypoda) - PART SHADE, Small white flowers in May. 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. Moist to dry, rich soil. Prune hard in late winter down to 1 to 2 feet from the soil line. Combine with Blazing Star, goldenrods, sunflowers, Joe-Pye and ironweeds in meadow and informal plantings. Deadhead to prevent. Circle clump with a sharp spade in spring and pull out undesired stems. Height: 5-12'. Stem zig-zags. Moist, well-drained, rich soil. Shadier rain garden plant. Best used in informal garden situations and for naturalizing, especially at the wood or meadow edge. Blooms light pink in early summer. Mixes micely with yellow composites. Part shade to shade. Drought tolerant. Provides cover and cavities for birds such as Screech Owl, Pileated Woodpecker, and Northern Flicker. Partridgeberry (Mitchella repens) PART TO FULL SHADE. Large, heart-shaped leaflets. Keep free of aggressive competitors. Division possible in spring or fall, but not usually necessary. Native to mountainous regions, these plants produce small to medium, nodding flowers in bell or lantern shapes that come in shades of blue, mauve, pink, purple, red, white, and yellow. Moist but well-drained, rich soil. Nectar plant for bumblebees. Second, they are unlikely to escape and become invasive, destroying natural habitat. Width: 12-16". These plants are the earliest to bloom, starting in spring. Nice contrasted with it, or with the yellow of goldenrod. Grows in moss at the base of trees in wild areas. Divide every 4-5 years. Rain garden plant. One of the earliest blooming asters. Height: 8-36". Keystone State. Height: to 2'. Use in a woodland garden, a shady rock garden or under deciduous shrubs. Similar to Dicentra canadensis, above, except flowers have pointed rather than rounded lobes and plant blooms a little earlier. 3. Rain garden plant. Passiflora Incarnata (Purple Passionflower). It is native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China. Blooms blue-violet to purple in late spring. Here's what a patch of Pink Turtlehead looks like. Moist, rich soil. Self-sows freely. Height: 2-3'. 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. Forms thick clumps in time. Sun to part sun. See Monarda clinopodia, above, for cultural information. Moist, fertile soil. By using native plant species you can help to maintain the native biodiversity of Pennsylvania. In other words, it isn't a prima donna plant. Clumps can be rejuvenated with hard pruning. Height: 4-12". Height: 1-3'. Bushy plants if they have good strong light. The Swamp Milkweed is definitely done blooming for the season now, because these are its seed pods starting to form. If you want to learn about the best time to plant perennials, read our perennial plant guide. Height: 1-2'. Moist, rich soil. August 17 - pond overview. Nice among low groundcovers or rocks, in low, moist meadows or as an edger. Sun to part sun. The plant produces runners along its length that root easily in moist soil, where they will produce new plants next year. Cut back in March. An alternative for dry shade, even under evergreen trees., Skunk Cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus) PART TO FULL SHADE. Height: 2-5'. Height: 1-2'. To use the website as intended please Foliage benefits from extra water. Easy to grow, evergreen groundcover. Origin NZ Native; Winter Foliage Evergreen; Flower Colour ; Foliage Colour ; Clematis paniculata. Native to: Asia. When growing Passiflora incarnata (purple passionflower), keep the plant well watered during dry periods and fertilize regularly during active growing seasons. It requires well-drained soil with a pH level between 6.0 and 7.5. Lovely with cattails. Cut back by half in June to promote bushiness and control height, or stake. The plant can be grown in Pennsylvania as long as it has at least four hours of sunlight per day and a soil temperature between 55 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Can be used as a medium height groundcover. Nodding Onion (Allium cernuum) SUN TO PART SUN, Dainty, with slender, grass-like leaves and nodding, purplish-pink flowers on wiry stems in July and August. Shear back hard after seeds are shed to tidy plants and encourage new growth. Moist to wet, rich soil. Blooms pink, lavender or white in late summer. After the spring flowers fade, the stems that contained those flowers can be shortened. Fringed Loosestrife (Lysimachia ciliata) - PART SUN. Invasive species compete directly with native species for moisture, sunlight, nutrients, and space. Part to full shade. Part sun. May be short-lived due to heavy bloom. Streaks or necrosis on leaves may indicate a virus. Good companions are Foamflower, later-blooming Creeping Phlox or spring bulbs. 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. Red berries taken by birds in fall. Large leaves shaped like those of a maple tree. Cut back to basal foliage for neat appearance. The plant can be grown in Pennsylvania as long as it has at least four hours of sunlight per day and a soil temperature between 55 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Prune occasionally to remove dead canes (which have no thorns). Goat's Beard (Aruncus dioicus) PART SHADE, Golden Alexanders (Zizia aurea) PART SHADE. It is a bog plant that likes damp roots. Blue False Indigo (Baptisia australis) - SUN TO PART SUN. , Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) - FULL SUN TO PART SUN, Rapid growth up to 50 - 80' tall and 30' - 60' wide. Favors places where moss grows, as between shaded patio stones. Width: 1-1'. Height: 2-3'. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. Other cultural requirements the same as for Trillium erectum. Width: 12-16". Be sure to get the entire taproot out or it may resprout. Average soil. Because they are such long-lived plants, it is essential to site and plant them appropriately. Height: to 18". Will not tolerate competition. Pictured here are the beginnings of cones that will later turn brown. (August 30 update - something has eaten them all off!). They are wetland plants, so I'm not sure how well this one would do in a long dry spell. Charming, diminutive plants form tight clumps only 1-4" high. 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. Part shade. 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. Rain garden plant., Multi-stemmed, deciduous, understory shrub. Shadier rain garden plant., Bottlebrush Grass(Elymus hystrix) - PART SUN TO SHADE, Bristle-like inflorescence in summer. Part shade. Moist to dry, humusy, acidic soil. Height: 4-10'. Blue-eyed Mary (Collinsia verna) - PART SUN, Annual. The sepals range in color from lavender to pink to violet. Part sun to shade. Self-sows, but easy to control. Plant in standing water, at the very edge of a pond or stream or in soil that stays moist. Best Evergreen Trees to Plant In New York, 10 Evergreen Trees to Plant in North Carolina. Blue-black fruits on female individuals. A Mandevilla is a type of flowering vine that has been popular in the United States for many years. Basal rosettes appear first, followed by tall stems and blooms. Length: to 30'. Don't worry, they're vigorous growers and can grow up to 8 feet in a single season. Rattlesnake Weed (Hieracium venosum) MORNING SUN, Interesting, red-veined, hairy leaves that hug the ground, forming mats. That's Black-eyed Susan on the left and Pink Threadleaf Coreopsis blooming at the right front. This is an aggressive species best used for naturalizing in large areas such as meadows and fields. The unique thing about these plants is how well they perform in hot climates like Pennsylvanias humid summers. Do not over-fertilize. Native Plants. Excellent nectar plant. Mats may be lifted and moved in early spring. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. Width: 8". Prune just after bloom, as flowers are produced on older canes. Things are slowing down, but there will be a few new flowers still to come in September. Its pitchers fill with water and it feeds by digesting the small insects that fall in. BY CAROL HOWE Deer resistant., Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia) DAPPLED SUN TO SHADE. 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. Chocolate Vine is a vine with creamy white flowers and small leaves; it can grow up to 50 feet tall. The new foliage growth is a warm bronze. Self-sows readily. Dig and divide older plants when they begin to go dormant.. Large yellow-gold blooms in spring. A showy, yet low maintenance plant. From Europe to Asia, many of the plant and tree species you see are non-native to the area. Part sun to bright shade. Moist, average soil. There are more than 300 species and hundreds of hybrids of clematis. Of the native clematis species, C. virginiana is perhaps one of the most widely distributed. Passiflora incarnata is native to the tropical regions of South America. Medium to dry, average soil. Adapted for Local Climate and Conditions: Native plants are adapted to local soils, climate, and conditions and will persist through frost and drought. Learn what plants are native in your area. Forms loose colonies in shade. The Sensitive Fern on top of the rock was a present from Mother Nature. Self-sows aggressively. Always attractive. Blooms purplish-pink in spring. Deer resistant, Sensitive Fern (Onoclea sensibilis) PART SHADE. Showy, large purple blooms above deeply cut foliage. Part to full sun. The flowers are usually red, orange, or yellow and are usually fragrant. Nice mixed with mainly foliage plants such as Coral Bells. Glossy, dark green leaves. 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. Easy to grow and long-lived with plenty of moisture. As you drive through the neighborhoods of Central Pennsylvania, you may be surprised by how much of the landscape you see originated in other countries. The most common are summer grape ( Vitis aestivalis ), . Fragrant. Nice on steep banks where Tall Bellflower is a good companion. Height: 3-9'. Good wildlife plant. Use at back of border, in butterfly and wild gardens, in meadows or at edges of ponds or streams. Adding a little peat moss to the soil when planting, and mulching lightly are beneficial. Scatter in a border, mass or use as an edger. Moist to wet soil, but quite adaptable to damp, open areas. 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. 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. In the garden. An erect species. Best sited a distance from the house in sun, or by a pond or stream or in moist woods. Group 2 includes vine types that flower in late spring or early summer and sporadically on new and old growth. Dig a hole twice the size and depth of the pot. Divide in spring every 3-5 years. Edible, blue fruits in mid-summer. You've come to the right place for Clematis! Shrubby St. Johns-Wort (Hypericum prolificum) - PART SHADE, Deciduous shrub. Shadier rain garden plant. Height: 2-4'. It is found on the Pacific coast of North America, from the San Francisco Bay Area southwards into Baja California. 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. Additionally, invasive plants tend to emerge earlier in the spring, leaving native plants to fight for nutrients, space, and other resources. Height: 10-16". Part shade to shade. Crowns may heave over winter. Sun to part sun. If given support, it will climb rapidly with the aid of tendrilous leaf petioles to 20'. Sun to part sun. 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. Hardy kiwi vines are a great choice for Pennsylvania gardens because they can be grown either in containers or in the ground. Also called False Sunflower. Part sun. Height and width: to 3'. Often found in large stands on moist woodland slopes. Height and width: 2-5'. Blooms yellow in spring. Semi-evergreen. A native plant is one which occurred within this region before colonization by Europeans. Dust soil lightly with horticultural lime each fall. Deer resistant. This vine produces small clusters of fragrant white flowers followed by small green fruits that resemble nuts or berries. Strawberry-like, semi-evergreen foliage. Bright pink blooms all along branches in spring before large, heart-shaped leaves emerge. Group 1 pruning are vines flowering in the spring on old growth. Width: 18". 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 . Clematis Virginiana (Devils Darning Needles). Self-sows aggressively. Yellow flowers circle arching stems in fall. Height: 3-6'. Forms clumps. Combine with other Monarda species for color contrast. I was surprised to find out that they may be native. 1 5. The flowers are fragrant and large, with five petals. Crooked-Stem Aster (Symphotrichum prenanthoides) - PART SHADE, Pale violet, 1-2" wide flowers in fall. Self-sows. Part shade, especially in the afternoon. The soil should be organically rich, moist and well-drained. Drought tolerant after established. Creamy white flower balls in summer. Spread: to 16". Clematis 'Mrs. N. Thompson' features vivid violet-purple flowers with fuchsia stripes. Learn more about native plants. Moist, well-drained, rich, near-neutral soil in rock crevices or on damp, rocky banks or slopes; or create a slightly raised area with a few rocks at the edge of some trees. Sun to part sun. Height: 8-16". Height: 5-10'. Deer resistant. A total of 456 moth and butterfly species are support by Black cherry trees., Oaks have exceptional wildlife value. Easy. Can survive in a variety of conditions but prefers well-drained, moist, slighly acidic soil. May be hard to establish., Blooms light violet in mid-summer. Some species bloom in spring; others, in mid-to late summer. Individuals short-lived, but plant self-sows freely. Hummingbird and butterfly plant. Width: 4-8'. Blooms maroon in spring. Clumping habit. They are dioecious. Matures to fuzzy, brown, dangling seed balls late summer to fall. Flower stems die after bloom and seed set. They are a group of mostly woody, deciduous vines, though Armand clematis ( Clematis armandii) is evergreen, and a few are herbaceous perennials. Pinch plants in mid-May and again in early June for more compact growth and more flowers, or cut back by half in June. Shadier rain garden plant., White Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis) - SUN TO LIGHT SHADE. Wood edge, or in open woods where Wild Geranium is a good companion. 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