Forms rather erect mounds. 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. 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. It's a fairly common species throughout the state in open areas and forest edges . Moist to dry, rich soil. Shadier rain garden plant. Deer resistant., Wool Grass(Scirpus cyperinus) - PART TO FULL SUN -Also called Rush, Strongly vertical. Blooms yellow in late summer to fall. Deadhead to prevent. By taking the time to give clematis a good head start, providing it with proper growing conditions and knowing when to prune, you can enjoy the queen of the vines" in your home landscape for many years. Can be used as a medium height groundcover. Medium to dry, average soil. Part shade. Spires of white flowers above maple-like leaves in spring. There is no shortage of common names for this vine . Seeds attract birds. Large, bold foliage. Height: 2-5'. Clematis virginiana is an evergreen vine that grows to a height of 20 feet. Summer Phlox (Phlox paniculata) MORNING SUN OR DAPPLED LIGHT, Also known as Perennial Phlox or Garden Phlox. Good forms of Clematis viorna are hard to find, and are often misidentified. Foliage dark green above, silvery below. Cut back by half in June to control height and promote bushiness. Width: 18". That is 37 percent of Pennsylvanias total wild plant flora. Height: 3-5'. 1 5. Part sun. Clump-forming. In their place, homeowners add tropical plants and exotic grasses as showy centerpieces to their landscaping. Use at edge of pond or stream or in a moist meadow. May be moved in early spring, but do not divide woody crown. Unlike the hollies, there isn't just one ripening point. A few apple-like fruits loved by box turtules may develop. This is a robust species. Height: 3-6'. Width: 1'. There are lots of flowering vines to grow in Pennsylvania. Stems are brittle. Best in drifts. Height: 1-3'. Very moist, rich soil. Avoid rare plants and choose common native plants. The federal government has estimated that nearly 25 percent of the 20,000 plant species native to North America are at risk of extinction, many of these through habitat loss. They displace and alter native plant communities, degrade wildlife habitat and water quality, and potentially lead to increased soil erosion. 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. Partridgeberry (Mitchella repens) PART TO FULL SHADE. I was going to give up on it but somehow it got some shoots up the side of the arbor this year. Spreads to form colonies over time. Striking in borders or near a pond or stream. Most of these varieties have thick stems and large leaves with long petals. Small, closely-clustered flower heads resemble cats' paws. Long-lived. Suckers less and produces more fruit if grown in sun. Shadier rain garden plant. Henryi. Carefree. Flat clusters of rosy-pink flowers on stiff stems in July and August, followed by interesting seed pods. Adaptable, but cannot tolerate drought. Protect offsets for next year's growth by keeping plants free from heavy mulch and all weeds in fall. A filler plant for the woodland garden, open woods or wood edge. Forms clumps. Deer resistant., Northern Blueflag (Iris versicolor) PART SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE. (Do not compost.) Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris) PART SUN TO SHADE. August 17 - pond overview. Foliage susceptible to powdery mildew. Dig a hole and enrich the soil. Spread: to 12' or more. Larval host for Red-spotted Purple and Viceroy butterflies. Deadhead to prevent. Height: 2-3'. Average moisture. 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". Will self-sow. It blooms profusely throughout August and is great for cutting. The plant requires full sun but can tolerate some shade. Part shade. Width: 50'-75'. Lily-of-the-valley-like foliage dies back in June and is followed by small, roundish heads of white bells on leafless, 6-18" stalks. Part shade. This species is very nice in combination with Monarda media, or with the many yellow composite species which bloom at the same time. If you are unsure of the clematis species/cultivar that you have, observe its flowering habit over a growing season. While they do not require much maintenance once they are established, they need plenty of water to thrive. Plant nurseries, catalogs, books, or online information can help too. 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. Attracts many butterflies. Self-sows, but not aggressively. Deer resistant., Virginia Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum virginianum) - PART SUN OR SUN, Blooms white in roundish heads in mid- to late summer. Shadier rain garden plant., Green-headed Coneflower (Rudbeckia laciniata) PART SUN. Deer resistant., Poke Milkweed (Asclepias exaltata) PART SUN, Also called Tall Milkweed. Culture: Clematis can be planted anytime the ground is workable. Sun to part sun. 2. Examples of this group are: Clematis florida and its cultivars, C. 'Nelly Moser', C. 'Niobe', C. 'The President'. They are easy to care for, but they need plenty of sunlight to thrive. Adaptable and carefree. Flower height: 1-2'. Combine with Blazing Star, goldenrods, sunflowers, Joe-Pye and ironweeds in meadow and informal plantings. Deadhead to prevent. These plants are the earliest to bloom, starting in spring. If an established clematis is pruned hard or at the wrong time, don't worry. Most continents and many countries have native clematis but New Zealand's clematis are special and different. Shrubby, but dies back to the ground in fall. Shadier rain garden plant. Good cut flower. Despite its attractive qualities, sweet autumn clematis has some drawbacks, namely that it's invasive. Width: 1-2'. Nectar plant for bumblebees. Height: 3-9'. Width: 3-6'. Deer resistant., New England Aster (Symphotrichum novae-angliae) PART SUN, Showy clusters of 1-2" wide, violet-purple to pink flowers with orange centers in fall. Provides good protection and nesting sites for birds. Deer resistant, but protect until well-established and sizeable., Black Birch (Betula lenta) - FULL SUN TO PART SUN, Moderate growth rate up to 60' and 40' wide. Moist but well-drained, rich soil. Rain garden plant. Add plenty of well-moistened sphagnum peat, compost and pine needles to soil when planting. Rain garden plant., Red Maple (Acer rubrum) - FULL SUN TO PART SHADE, Fast-growing tree. Because they bloom on the previous year's wood, pruning should be kept to a minimum, only removing dead stems. Dig a hole several inches deeper than the pot the clematis came in, so that when you plant it the soil comes right up to the first set of leaves. Open, airy growth habit. Found in: 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. Moist to wet, average soil. Will grow in shallow water, but requires very moist soil at least in winter and spring. Spreads by rhizomes and self-sows. Butterfly plant., Carolina Rose (Rosa carolina) - SUN TO PART SUN, Deciduous shrub. Attractive foliage. May need staking. A naturalizing species for open woods or meadows. Use in borders or in dry, open woods, especially along paths or at the wood edge. Blooms pink, lavender or white in late summer. More non-native plants are introduced every year. Height: 6-12". Light: Sun, Part Sun. Nice on steep banks where Tall Bellflower is a good companion. Most clematis are woody, deciduous vines while others are shrub, or trailing types. Flowers a bit smaller than Black-eyed Susans. The upper surface is hairless or nearly so, the lower variously hairy, especially along major veins. Deer resistant., Early Saxifrage (Saxifraga virginiensis) - PART SUN TO FULL SHADE, Small, white flowers bloom in clusters successively up lengthening stems and branches in early spring. native plant species (PDF) offer many advantages to using non-native species. Prune back old or weak canes to trunk near the ground in winter every few years. These are berries of the Trumpet Honeysuckle, in a cluster where the flowers fall off. Width: 3-6'. Deer resistant., Downy Yellow Violet (Viola pubescens) - PART SHADE, Yellow blooms in spring. Deer resistant., Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica) - PART SHADE TO SHADE, Spring ephemeral. Fertilize in spring. Star Jasmine is an evergreen vine that can grow up to 6 feet long. Flowers are thick and leathery, resembling bells or upturned vases. And Viburnun berries, which start out creamy white and later turn pink and then blue as they ripen. The word 'clematis' comes from the Greek for 'vine shoot' on account of its climbing habit. Plant container bulbs at the same level as in the pots. Part shade, especially under deciduous trees. Blooms maroon in spring. Add a little balanced, organic fertilizer when planting. Seed heads may be cut off after bloom for neat appearance. It seems to do fine in the pond. Brother Stefan. Clusters of 1-2" long, red, tubular blossoms throughout the growing season. Red berries on female plants in fall. Moist but well-drained, near-neutral soil. Leafs out late. Moist, average soil. Part sun. Deer resistant., Riverbank Wildrye(Elymus riparius) - PART SUN, Grass. Blooms dark, blue-violet on stiff, upright stems from summer to fall. Morning sun to light shade. Sun to part sun. Can tolerate semi-shady areas as well. Prefers rich, well-drained acidic soils. Mites may cause twig clusters to form at branch ends, but this does not kill the tree. Large, edible fruits in fall when long, drooping leaves turn yellow. Self-sows here and there. Home. Moist, rich, near-neutral soil. Airy, elegant seedheads turn tan in fall. Width: 3-4. Height: 5'. Grows in moss at the base of trees in wild areas. American bittersweet is easy to care for because it is not fussy about its environment or soil type. Great in masses as a groundcover, at the wood edge or mixed with other aggressive ferns such as Ostrich Fern. Foliage will remain attractive into October with enough moisture. Shrubby. Lovely along a fence. Acidic, moisture-retentive soil. Sun. It requires well-drained soil with a pH level between 6.0 and 7.5. Height: 2-3'. Provides food and shelter for birds and small mammals., Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) - FULL TO PART SUN, Also called Sugarberry. Shadier rain garden plant. Deer resistant. Clematis 'Mrs. N. Thompson' features vivid violet-purple flowers with fuchsia stripes. An attractive climber with masses of white flowers in spring and feathery seed heads. Culture the same. Of the native clematis species, C. virginiana is perhaps one of the most widely distributed. Height: 2-3'. Moist, well-drained, average soil. Full sun to bright shade. Part shade. A nice companion to yellow-blooming meadow species and other blue-purple late bloomers such as Joe-Pye-Weed and ironweeds. Flowers bell-shaped and in clusters. For maximum flowering, the plant should receive five to six hours of sun daily. It grows up to 10 feet tall, but it can be trained to grow up trees or walls. Climbing Roses are a popular choice for Pennsylvania gardens. Group 1 Often described as evergreen but in colder more exposed sites this clematis will experience some leaf loss. The soil, whether alkaline or acidic, needs to be free-draining . 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. Morning sun to bright shade. Prune hard in late winter down to 1 to 2 feet from the soil line. Evenly moist, very fertile soil. Clematis ligusticifolia is a vine that grows to about 20 feet. Bold, umbrella-like leaves shade single, 2" white flowers in spring. Good stabilizer for a woodland slope or under shrubs. Rain garden plant. Blooms in clusters of blue, bell-shaped flowers over attractive, fern-like foliage in spring. Woodland gardens. Produces offsets which may be divided with a sharp knife after bloom., Tall Bellflower (Campanula amerciana) - PART SUN TO LIGHT SHADE, Annual or biennial. Sandy to average soil. Clematis virginiana, Virgin's Bower, Wholesale Native Perennial Plant Plugs, Native Wildflowers, Native Pollinator Support Plants, Organically Grown. They turn bright red and get eaten by birds. Culture and use information the same. Forms large clumps over time, so allow space. Clematis are called the "queen of the vines," and rightfully so. Average soil. Bougainvillea is a flowering plant that grows up to 40 feet tall. The Pink Turtlehead (Chelone lyonii) is starting to bloom. , Oaks have exceptional wildlife value. Width: 2'. Pennsylvania native plants are plants that thrived in the area before settlement. Shadier rain garden plant. I have two Arborvitae trees at the corner of the house, planted by someone a long time ago. Self-sows where happy. Some species bloom in spring; others, in mid-to late summer. Moist, well-drained, rich soil. Easy. Height: 1-2". Width: 18". It is one of the best types of clematis to grow. White flower heads in late spring to early summer. Well-drained, average soil. Rain garden plant. Height: 12-18". 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. Rain garden plant. There are many benefits in growing native plants. Deer resistant., Tall Sunflower (Helianthus giganteus) - SUN TO PART SUN. Height: 8-16". They can thrive anywhere from Zone 5-9. Native plants include: There are approximately 2,100 native plants in Pennsylvania. On August 20, I noticed the very first flower on top where the sun hits it most. Nice to scatter in a woodland garden, especially around plants that emerge later such as ferns. Elegant clusters of drooping, greenish-white flowers in summer. Part shade. Native Plants (618) Ferns (16) Flowers (393) Grasses/Sedges (101) Shrubs (81) Trees (1) Vines (26) Archives Archives. More introduced plants are identified every year. Paired leaves pierced by the stem. The best way to grow your own Mandevillas is by purchasing one from a garden center or nursery. Self-sows aggressively. Deciduous, suckering shrub. Blue-eyed Mary (Collinsia verna) - PART SUN, Annual. Use our interactive toolsto design your dream garden. Height and width: 10-16". Fully expanded leaves blue-green and airy looking. Forms colonies. Shadier rain garden plant. Fragrant, pink blooms in summer followed by dark red hips. Height: 3-7'. White, bell-shaped flowers tipped in green dangle beneath elegant, arching foliage in spring. Deer resistant. Height: 3-4'. How to grow clematis. Mulch with pine boughs for winter and press crowns gently back into soil in early spring. Blooms only when in sun. We're now growing plants in a big, beautiful 3 . Height: 5". Most likely, the plant will flower at a different time than normal. Similar to Monarda didyma. Disposing of the flower heads when it has gone to seed can help control it. Sun to part sun. Group 2 includes vine types that flower in late spring or early summer and sporadically on new and old growth. Moist to wet, average soil. Large yellow-gold blooms in spring. Height: 1-4'. By choosing these wildflowers, vines, and shrubs for your yard, you can make an impact on the appearance and sustainability of your property. Height: 12-25'. 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. Whorled leaves. One to two years required to adapt to new location. Light green fronds, usually deeply lobed. Height: 1-3'. In early spring, remove any dead stems. Pale yellow, tubular flowers about " long in spring. Bushy plants if they have good strong light. Rounded growth habit. Clusters of yellow flowers in summer. Sun to part sun. Bold leaves. Hardy kiwi vines have dark green leaves that grow in clusters of 3-5. Turns tan in fall. Part to full shade. Easy. Shadier rain garden plant., Wild Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) - PART SHADE. Deer resistant. Exudes spicy scent when bark is scratched or leaves are crushed. Shrubby St. Johns-Wort (Hypericum prolificum) - PART SHADE, Deciduous shrub. Bird and butterfly plant. 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. A favorite perennial vine in gardens, this genus is available in dozens of species/cultivars that offer a variety of sizes, flower colors and bloom times. Rain garden plant. Easy and trouble-free except for some minor foliage damage from insects. Attracts many pollinators. Requires strong support, but vines become thicker and woodier with age. Deadhead to prevent. Will self-sow, but not aggressively. Site with other moisture lovers in borders, low areas or near ponds or streams. Best if scattered among other perennials in borders, or used in groups in meadow gardens or open woods. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. Older individuals will go dormant after flowering. Height: 2-4'. It extends as far east as the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, at elevations below 1,800 meters. Forms ground-covering drifts. Blooms earlier than common milkweed. Best in an informal woodland garden or in shade near ponds or streams. Plant the top of the root ball two to three inches below soil level to encourage new roots along the stems. Good fall nectar source and food plant for butterfly larva. Whorled Rosinweed (Silphium trifoliatum) - SUN OR PART SUN, Clusters of yellow, daisy-like blooms in mid-summer. Resembles lily-of-the-valley. Featuring rich, extra large blooms. Fertilize lightly in spring. Width: 3'. 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. Blue False Indigo (Baptisia australis) - SUN TO PART SUN. An alternative for dry shade. Blooms pink to lavender in summer on stiff stems. Width: to 40'. Can be an aggressive self-sower. Slow to establish, but will form a thick patch in time. A Mandevilla is a type of flowering vine that has been popular in the United States for many years. Average to dry, moderately rich soil. Shear back hard after seeds are shed to tidy plants and encourage new growth. The description of these plants Buy nursery-propagated native plants. [6] Moist to wet, average soil. Average soil. Brown, fertile fronds appear in mid-summer. Instead, you should opt for Pennsylvania native plants for your yard, garden, and flower beds. You can also plant this vine in the ground but keep it watered regularly, so it doesnt dry out too quickly. Good fall nectar source and food plant for butterfly larva. Part shade. You will find them in various sizes and colors, including red, white, and pink. It's pretty easy to grow as it tolerates sun, part shade or shade and has average water requirements. Average soil. If youre thinking about growing them, choosing the right variety for your area can be confusing. Self-sows. Elegant, vertical plant to grow with other meadow plants such as asters, ironweeds, goldenrods, Joe-Pye-Weed, coneflowers and Blazing Star. 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