Unlike the hollies, there isn't just one ripening point. Self-sows freely. Divide every 3 years in spring. As development takes away farmland and wildland, many Pennyslvaiva native plants are lost. Turns tan in fall. They also prefer neutral pH soil, so if you have a lot of limestone or other acidic soil in your yard, consider adding lime before planting a climbing rose. Attracts many butterflies. Lovely as a groundcover under deciduous trees in a woodland garden. Proudly founded in 1681 as a place of tolerance and freedom. Part to full shade. Blooms purplish-pink in spring. 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). Moist, fertile soil. Grows continually through the season and stays looking fresh till first frost. Huge, tropical-looking leaves follow. Rust may disfigure leaves but plants survive. A filler plant for the woodland garden, open woods or wood edge. Add plenty of well-moistened sphagnum peat, compost and pine needles to soil when planting. Deadheading prolongs bloom. Deer resistant, Sensitive Fern (Onoclea sensibilis) PART SHADE. Carefree. Shadier rain garden plant. Self-sows aggressively. Moist, rich soil. An option for dry shade. Average soil. Blooms pink, lavender or white in late summer. Choose planting site carefully as it is difficult to divide. Emerging foliage deep, smoke-purple followed by greenish-yellow or purplish flowers where leaflets join stems in spring. Solomons Seal (Polygonatum biflorum) PART SHADE. It's beautiful and butterflies like it. Part sun. Moist, rich soil. Move new plants in spring. Soil moisture: Moist. 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. In Pennsylvania, this vine will grow in full sun or partial shade. Just after bloom, leaves turn yellow and plants go dormant. Good wildlife plant., Dutchman's Breeches (Dicentra cucullaria) - PART SHADE, Spring ephemeral. Site carefully as huge rhizome makes it hard to eradicate once established. There are about nine indigenous New Zealand clematis species with white, greenish-yellow or yellow flowers, a colour range representative . Deer resistant., Northern Blueflag (Iris versicolor) PART SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE. Morning sun to bright shade. Moist, rich soil. Average soil. Similar spread. Plant emerges late. Excellent nectar plant. Nice contrasted with it, or with the yellow of goldenrod. Ernie and Marietta O'Byrne, in Eugene, Oregon, have a perfect form. Moist, fertile soil. Self-sows aggressively. Provide nectar for pollinators in spring., Chokeberry (Prunus virginiana) - FULL SUN TO PART SHADE, Grows rapidly. Each week we'll showcase a native plant that you might consider planting in your own garden. Glossy, dark green leaves. Easily grown. Culture as for Helianthus decapetalus, above. You've come to the right place for Clematis! It is a tall plant, about 5-6 feet. Shadier rain garden plant., Green-headed Coneflower (Rudbeckia laciniata) PART SUN. It should have nice upright plumes of purple. Its flowers are said to look like turtles' heads, if you look at them sideways. Bowman's Root is a nice companion. Blooms red in summer. Inconspicuous, maroon, jug-shaped blooms under leaves in spring. Will tolerate somewhat drier soils. For lovers of landscape gardening, Pennsylvania is a haven. Never plant invasives. If you must use non-natives, choose plants that will not escape and become weeds. and water well. The Florida Exotic Plant Council lists this vine as a Category II invasive species in Central and North Florida. Part shade. Clusters of 1" wide, blue, pink or white flowers along arching stems in fall. Sweet autumn clematis is a vigorous vine that's been planted in the South for years. Use in rock gardens, massed or scattered here and there along a wood edge. Fragrant. Self-sows. Relatively simple to grow., Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata) - FULL TO PART SUN, Medium to large tree. Morning sun to bright shade. It is evergreen, has starry white flowers and a habit of smothering shrubs that lie in its path. Red berries on female plants in fall. Found in open woods in wild areas. Grows naturally in clumps in wet places. Height: to 70'. Effective when massed behind lower-growing plants, in a rock garden or a wild garden. About Clematis. Part shade, especially in the afternoon. Celastrus scandens grows in USDA zones 4 through 9. Deer resistant. Fairly moist, fertile soil. There is no shortage of common names for this vine . Bulblets may be dug and divided or moved only when plants are dormant in summer. Excellent wildlife plant., Gray Dogwood (Cornus racemosa) - SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE, Deciduous, suckering shrub. It will not survive drought. Blooms pink to lavender in summer on stiff stems. Always attractive. For the more adventuresome gardener, clematis can be trained to grow through climbing roses and shrubs for interesting visual effects. Hardy kiwi vines grow as far as 15 feet tall and are evergreen, meaning they dont lose their leaves during the winter months. Rich soil. Same cultural requirements as for Rudbeckia laciniata. Drooping clusters of white, bell-shaped flowers in spring. Division seldom necessary but should be done in spring. Water regularly during the first year to establish. Spreads aggressively by runners. An alternative for dry shade. Moist, rich soil. Rain garden plant. Found in: Provides fall color for the woodland garden. Width: 18". Self-sows, but easy to control. Fertilize lightly in spring. Fine-textured foliage dies back in summer. Plant emerges late in spring and grows very fast. Additionally, invasive plants tend to emerge earlier in the spring, leaving native plants to fight for nutrients, space, and other resources. Slowly forms colonies. Wildlife plant. You can prune off any dead branches after flowering has finished so that you dont block light from reaching the new growth on the vine. Will not tolerate competition. Will not tolerate competition from other plants. If you are unsure of the clematis species/cultivar that you have, observe its flowering habit over a growing season. Nodding, ", white flowers with fringed edges in summer. I did forget one very important point. Deer resistant., Joe-Pye Weed (Eupatoriadelphus fistulosus) PART TO FULL SUN, Also called Trumpetweed. 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. Moist soil. Forms large clumps over time, so allow space. When deadheading, 12 to 18 inches of stem can be cut back. Width: 1-1'. The three pruning groups A, B, C are sometimes designated as 1, 2, and 3. This species is very nice in combination with Monarda media, or with the many yellow composite species which bloom at the same time. Width: 1'. Moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Height: 2-3'. Part shade. It is found on the Pacific coast of North America, from the San Francisco Bay Area southwards into Baja California. Rain garden plant. Use near a pond or stream or in an open woodland garden. Deadhead to prevent. Also self-sows here and there. Sun to bright shade. Deadhead to prevent. Flowers bell-shaped and in clusters. Easy to grow. I've found a few volunteers from last year popping up in other areas of my yard. Rain garden plant., Mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum) - PART SHADE TO SHADE, Deciduous, woodland groundcover. Mix plenty of well-moistened sphagnum peat, compost and pine needles into planting soil. Width: 1'. Drier, leaner soils produce shorter, less floppy plants. Someone gave me a little piece of this plant in fall of 2009. After blooming, numerous pistils with feathery styles give the fruit a fluffy appearance. Quite showy in fruit which, though edible, needs to be well-cooked. Height: 3-4'. Prefers rich, well-drained acidic soils. Moist, well-drained, rich soil. Height: 6-15'. Drought tolerant. Oriental clematis prefers riversides, rocky slopes, roadsides and similar open, sunny habitats with well-drained soils. Matures to fuzzy, brown, dangling seed balls late summer to fall. Deer resistant., Wild Hydrangea (Hydrangea arborescenes) - PART SHADE. Deadhead to prevent. Width: 18". Sun to part sun. Medium to dry, average soil. Third, they support wildlife, providing shelter and food for native birds and insects, while exotic plants do not. Leaves turn colors in fall. Deer resistant., Doll's Eyes (Actaea pachypoda) - PART SHADE, Small white flowers in May. Shiny, round, black seeds in dried clusters may remain through winter. Butterfly and hummingbird plant. 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. Height up to 30'. White Flat-topped Aster (Doellingeria umbellata) - PART SUN, Flat clusters of white flowers with yellow-green centers in late summer. Moist but well-drained, near-neutral soil. Carefree. Moist to wet, rich soil. Height: 40-60'. Blooms yellow in late summer to fall. Group 1 Often described as evergreen but in colder more exposed sites this clematis will experience some leaf loss. Larval host for Red-spotted Purple and Viceroy butterflies. Flowers held well above 3 leaves. Leaves turn reddish in fall. Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) blooms from May through July and produces fruit after it flowers. Width: 1'. Deer resistant., Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica) - PART SHADE TO SHADE, Spring ephemeral. The Swamp Milkweed is definitely done blooming for the season now, because these are its seed pods starting to form. Shadier rain garden plant. Rain garden plant., New York Ironweed (Vernonia noveboracensis) SUN TO PART SUN. Mix plenty of well-moistened sphagnum peat, compost and pine needles into planting soil. Fine-textured. Short, bristle-like inflorescences in mid-summer. During the first growing season, keep the plant pruned back to a height of 18 to 24 inches. Part shade. Moist, near-neutral, rich soil. . 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. Width: 1'. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, there are approximately 2,100 native plants in Pennsylvania. Deer resistant. Height: to 30'. Large leaves shaped like those of a maple tree. This beautiful climber comes from China and has lustrous deep green foliage and deliciously fragrant soft pink flowers in spring. Never needs dividing. Click on the green bars below to see the many plants that are native to our area. Airy, elegant seedheads turn tan in fall. Pennsylvania's native flora includes seven species of wild grapes. Butterfly plant. New plants easy to move in spring or may be divided. This is a good plant for moist soil. Dust soil lightly with horticultural lime each fall. Resembles ageratum. Spread: to 3'. 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. Creamy white flower balls in summer. This is a twining, perennial vine that loves to billow along a fence or wall. It seems to do fine in the pond. Width: 8". Deadhead to prevent. Nice intermediate height to use between shrubs and groundcover. Height: 1-4'. Woodland gardens. Culture the same. Similar to Monarda didyma. Grows in tufts. Cut back when foliage declines. Keep clump free of weeds until established. Goat's Beard (Aruncus dioicus) PART SHADE, Golden Alexanders (Zizia aurea) PART SHADE. Very adaptable. Width: 3-6'. Extensive woody rootstock takes several years to develop. Semi-evergreen. Height: 14-20". Blooms in flat clusters of mauve flowers in late summer. Zigzag Goldenrod (Solidago flexicaulis) - PART SHADE TO SHADE, A species of goldenrod. Width: 8". Adding a little peat moss to the soil when planting, and mulching lightly are beneficial. Nice mixed with mainly foliage plants such as Coral Bells. Appears as a tuft of grass. This is Ironweed (Veronia novebroacensis). Deer resistant., Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) - SUN, Clump-forming grass. Yellow, 2-3" wide, daisy-like flowers from mid-summer to fall. Shadier rain garden plant., Thimbleweed (Anemone virginiana) - PART SHADE. Theyre easy to care for, and they make attractive additions to any garden. Inconspicuous blooms in early spring. Fruits are important for many birds such as wrens, mockingbirds, thrashers, waxwings, and woodpeckers, and small and large mammals. Part shade. Plant bulb no deeper than 6", depending on size. , Oaks have exceptional wildlife value. When growing Passiflora incarnata (purple passionflower), keep the plant well watered during dry periods and fertilize regularly during active growing seasons. Will not tolerate wet soil. Divide clumps every 5 years. Divide every 3-5 years in spring before plant emerges. A large, stately plant. Width: to 10'. Bright pink blooms all along branches in spring before large, heart-shaped leaves emerge. Leafs out late. Height: 3-4'. Long-blooming, easily grown and transplanted. Ornamental, thimble-shaped seed heads last through winter. Edible, red berries in fall often remain on plants through winter. Japanese beetles may be a problem. Height: 1-3'. This plant is usually found on floodplains. Bird and butterfly plant. When planting, remember that a clematis has a deep root system and needs a decent hole. A native plant is one which occurred within this region before colonization by Europeans. Moist, well-drained, rich soil. Cut back to 6" in late March. Part shade. Blooms dark, blue-violet on stiff, upright stems from summer to fall. Height: 3-10'. Part sun to bright shade. Deer resistant., Dwarf Larkspur (Delphinium tricorne) - PART SHADE, Spring ephemeral. Self-sows. Easy to grow . Deer resistant., Meadow Phlox (Phlox maculate) MORNING SUN OR DAPPLED LIGHT. Sun to part sun. Interplant with other species such as ferns, Wild Ginger or White Wood Aster to follow. By choosing these wildflowers, vines, and shrubs for your yard, you can make an impact on the appearance and sustainability of your property. Nice near ponds and streams. Cultural requirements same as for Sambucus canadensis. Landscaping with Native Plants in Pennsylvania, pollinators depend on trees, shrubs, and other plants. Width: 3-4'. Shadier rain garden plant. Bushy. Golden Ragwort (Senecio aureus) PART SHADE, Gold flowers held on stiff stems above foliage in May. Provides food and cover for songbirds; supports small and large mammals. Red berries, also sparse, through winter. Fertilize lightly in spring. Moist to wet, rich, near-neutral soil. It put up shoots in spring of 2010 but every one of them got eaten before it could start to climb. Best used for naturalizing on larger properties. If you want to learn about the best time to plant perennials, read our perennial plant guide. Male . Height: 3-5'. Also, many wild-collected plants do not survive transplanting. Requires moist, but well-drained, open ground. Width: 18". Rain garden plant. Part sun. Part shade. Shadier rain garden plant. Easy. Moist, humusy, acidic soil. Stalks often twisted around other stems. May need staking. Height: 2-4'. Also effective in front of evergreens or other dark backgrounds, massed at the edge of a pond or stream or at the edge of woods. They will also require pruning every year or two to keep them from becoming woody or leggy over time. Leaves fern-like. 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. Turns tan in fall. Most likely, the plant will flower at a different time than normal. Width: 3'. Average soil. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Spread: 12" or more. Flowers at a time when few other plants are in bloom. Apply a little balanced fertilizer in spring. Average soil. Culture and use information the same. Self-sows. Part sun in spring. Rain garden plant., Rosebay (Rhododendron maximum) - MORNING SUN, DAPPLED LIGHT, PART SHADE. Part shade. There are two other native Clematis in PA. A location that offers bright sunshine in the morning followed by light shade in the afternoon is ideal. Average to moist soil. Height: 2-5'. Must have moist to wet, fairly rich soil. Similar to Dicentra canadensis, above, except flowers have pointed rather than rounded lobes and plant blooms a little earlier. These plants are suitable for growing in full sun or partial shade, so you can place them anywhere in your yard that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. Deciduous, suckering shrub. Acorns provide food for variety of birds and mammals and cavities provide den, nesting, and roosting sites for birds. Difficult to confine to neat clumps due to wide-ranging rhizomes, so best used for naturalizing. Width: 3-6'. 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. The flowers are usually red, orange, or yellow and are usually fragrant. Joe Pye Weeds are supposed to be a good butterfly attractor. Use for vertical accent or anchor plant in large borders, or for screening or naturalizing in moist meadows or near ponds or streams. Climbing roses can be grown as annuals or perennials, depending on whether you want to have blooms every year or not. Can survive in a variety of conditions but prefers well-drained, moist, slighly acidic soil. Clusters of greenish-white bells with flared edges in spring. Readily self-sows and so is best used as a groundcover or filler in woodland gardens or at the wood edge. The peas in your garden have tendrils that are modified leaves. The Winterberry Holly berries are already tinged with pink. Best sited a distance from the house in sun, or by a pond or stream or in moist woods. Rain garden plant., Cut-Leaf Toothwort (Cardamine concatenata) - PART SHADE, Spring ephemeral. Best for naturalizing in swampy areas. Self-sows. Good fall nectar source and food plant for butterfly larva. Clumping habit. Of the native clematis species, C. virginiana is perhaps one of the most widely distributed. Height: 1-2'. The American one is also called Eastern White Cedar. Blooms creamy white in flat-topped clusters in spring. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas. Dramatic at the back of a border or among tall grasses in a wild garden or meadow. Moist, well-drained, near-neutral, rich soil. Sun to part sun. Height: 3-5'. Produces masses of fragrant white flowers in late summer. Height: 5-12'. Acorns provide food for variety of birds and mammals and cavities provide den, nesting, and roosting sites for birds. Somewhat drought tolerant after established. Deadhead to prevent. Self-sows. Division not recommended. Protect from harsh frost and wind. Height: 2-4". After the spring flowers fade, the stems that contained those flowers can be shortened. Butterfly and wildlife plant. Common names are from state and federal lists. Do not plant in heavy clay. Short-lived but self-sows readily, so is nice for naturalizing in a meadow. Blooms maroon in spring. Our native plants of Pennsylvania guide offers many suggestions for adding native plants in your home landscaping. Sun to part sun. Rain garden plant. Each flower produces numerous feathery long-tailed seed heads fruits which are conspicuous all winter. Clusters of yellow flowers in summer. Sun to part sun. 2023 Stauffers of Kissel Hill. 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