Large, heart-shaped leaflets. Natives Native vines are often the easiest and most adaptable in the landscape. Click on the green bars below to see the many plants that are native to our area. Average soil. It brighens up the alley by my garage. Excellent groundcover, spreading about one foot per year. Fragrant, pink blooms in summer followed by dark red hips. Good for naturalizing in shady, wet areas beside ponds and streams or in low spots. Rain garden plant. Height: 8-36". Thin-Leaved Sunflower (Helianthus decapetalus) - PART SHADE, Yellow, 2-4" wide, daisy-like flowers in late summer and early fall. A grass substitute for dry, shady areas under trees. Clematis aristata is one of six species of clematis found growing naturally in Australia. Height: 6-12". Rain garden plant. Part shade, especially in the afternoon. Sun to part sun. Deeply cut foliage which may turn red-purple in fall. Yellow flowers with many stamens in summer give blooms the look of little exploding fireworks. Spires of dainty, white blooms in spring. Width: 1-2'. Height: 3-10'. Moist to dry, rich soil. Width: to 40'. A prolific bloomer, its white flowers attract pollinators late summer into fall followed by showy seed heads reminiscent of an "old man's beard," another of its common names. Height: 12-18". Various cultivars of clematis. Same cultural requirements as for Rudbeckia laciniata. Similar to Monarda didyma. Map Photo Gallery - / Synonyms Specimens and Distribution This species has been reported in the following counties by the herbaria listed. Deadhead to prevent. Height: 1-3'. 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. Provides food for birds and small mammals. Height: 6-18". Plant container bulbs at the same level as in the pots. Similar spread. Rain garden plant., Purple-Flowering Raspberry (Rubus odoratus) - PART SHADE, Deciduous, suckering shrub. Low, woody vine with attractive flowers and seeds that have long silky tails, a characteristic of the Clematis species. Older plants may go dormant after seed set, but reappear in fall. Emerges blue-gree, turns brownish-red in fall. The trumpet flowers are white with a yellow center, and they have four petals that look like the bell of a trumpet. Adaptable. Will tolerate drought after well established. Self-sows, but not aggressively. This easy-to-grow plant has large, ruffled, blue flowers that start to appear in early summer and continue throughout mid to late summer. Height and width: 1'. Occasionally may develop rust. Rain garden plant. Height: 3-5'. Height up to 25'. Good cut or dried flower. Before you plant the clematis, amend the soil by working in compost and granular organic fertilizer. Minimize habitat destruction. Average to dry, moderately rich soil. Moist, fertile soil. Width: 12-16". Part shade. Best in drifts. I've run out of new flower pictures for August, so here are a few other things. Huge, tropical-looking leaves follow. Clusters of yellow flowers in summer. Width: 3-4'. Combine with sunflowers, goldenrods, silphiums and other yellow composites for nice color contrast. Chaparral Clematis is a creamy-white flowering vine, belonging to the Ranunculaceae family, of the large Clematis genus. Bloom time: July, Aug, Sept. Acts more like an annual than a perennial, with many, fast-germinating self-sows, but winter survival only by stronger plants. Medium to very moist, average soil. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. It's a fairly common species throughout the state in open areas and forest edges . Nice with ornamental grasses, other coneflowers, Blazing Star, ironweeds or Culver's Root in a meadow or wild garden. August 11. Very adaptable. Deer resistant., Wool Grass(Scirpus cyperinus) - PART TO FULL SUN -Also called Rush, Strongly vertical. Whole plants can be moved. It's pretty easy to grow as it tolerates sun, part shade or shade and has average water requirements. Easier to grow than Cardinal Flower. Hummingbird and butterfly plant. Long-lived. Rain garden plant. Blooms maroon in spring. Edible nuts and gold leaves in fall. Provide a structure on which the plant can grow, such as an arbor, trellis, or mailbox post. Individuals short-lived, but plant self-sows freely. Stems from the prior growing season produce the heaviest flush of flowers in late spring, followed by a lighter bloom in late summer on new wood. Height: 8'. Pictured here are the beginnings of cones that will later turn brown. Height: 2-4'. Self-sows. Forms colonies. 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, near-neutral soil. Average soil. Moist, rich soil. Part shade to shade. Will tolerate somewhat drier soils. Bright blue berries in late summer. Acorns provide food for variety of birds and mammals and cavities provide den, nesting, and roosting sites for birds. Moist, fertile soil. Pruning back old branches will promote more bushy growth while pruning young shoots will encourage more upright growth. Deadhead to prevent. White Flat-topped Aster (Doellingeria umbellata) - PART SUN, Flat clusters of white flowers with yellow-green centers in late summer. It is a bog plant that likes damp roots. Whorled leaves. Well-drained, average, even rocky soil. Moist, rich soil. Clematis ligusticifolia is a vine that grows to about 20 feet. The soil should be organically rich, moist and well-drained. , Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) - FULL SUN TO PART SUN, Rapid growth up to 50 - 80' tall and 30' - 60' wide. Always attractive. Landscaping with native plants has many benefits, both to you and to the environment as a whole. Cultural requirements same as for Solidago caesia. Height: 2-3'. Part sun. 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. Inch-wide, yellow flowers with fringed petals growing from the axils on erect plants. Carefree. 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. Shrubby, but dies back to the ground in fall. Butterfly and wildlife plant. Height: 3-10'. Rain garden plant. Moist to dry, humusy, acidic soil. Deer resistant. Cut back in summer when foliage deteriorates. Mistflower (conoclinium coelestinum) PART SHADE, Blue-violet flower clusters in late summer. Moist, rich, well-drained, near-neutral soil. Reblooming clematis! Part shade or dappled light. Rain garden plant., Bottle Gentian (Gentiana clausa) - PART SUN, Deep, blue-purple blooms in late summer. Part to full sun. 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 Clematis virginiana can be propagated by seeds, root cuttings, or vegetative cuttings. Deer resistant., Joe-Pye Weed (Eupatoriadelphus fistulosus) PART TO FULL SUN, Also called Trumpetweed. most species are known as clematis in english, while some are also known as traveller's joy, a name invented for the sole british native, c. vitalba, by the herbalist john gerard; virgin's bower for c. terniflora, c. virginiana, and c. viticella; old man's beard, applied to several with prominent seedheads; leather flower for those with fleshy Always attractive. Clematis is a vine that can be grown on walls, on pergolas or in containers. Spreads to form colonies over time. Nice on open, wooded slopes, under shrubs or in rock gardens. Don't worry, they're vigorous growers and can grow up to 8 feet in a single season. Part sun. This is a running form. August 5. Long-lived. Height: 3-5'. An alternative for dry shade. Part shade. Part shade. Ferns can be used to hide bare spots. Plantain-leaved Pussytoes (Antennaria plantaginifolia) PART SUN, Semi-evergreen groundcover forming ever-expanding, dense mats. Wide-leaved tufts. Small, closely-clustered flower heads resemble cats' paws. Long-lived. Length: to 30'. Bird Food: Native plants provide seeds, insects and caterpillars. Cut back hard in winter once every few years for fresh growth. Average soil. Plant several for more fruit. Taller than wide. Well-drained, acidic soil. Cultural requirements same as for Sambucus canadensis. An extract of the stems was used as a hallucinogen. Deadhead to prevent. Botanical Name: Clematis ' Brother Stefan'. Self-sows. Readily self-sows. Moist, fertile soil. Identity Preferred Scientific Name Clematis vitalba L. Preferred Common Name old man's beard Blooms dark, blue-violet on stiff, upright stems from summer to fall. Width: 18". Part sun, light shade or dappled light. Blooms yellow in late summer to fall. Self-sows freely. Use in rock gardens or in dry meadows, or for a softening effect among bright flowers such as Butterflyweed or Blazing Star. Turns tan in fall. Use in borders or in dry, open woods, especially along paths or at the wood edge. Use at edge of pond or stream or in a moist meadow. (Do not compost.) Clematis is a woody vine that generally prefers sunny locations with light, well-drained soils having average moisture and cool temperatures. Moist, rich, near-neutral soil. There is no shortage of common names for this vine . Height and width: 10-16". has been written based on numerous outside resources. According to the U.S Forest Service, Invasive species have contributed to the decline of 42% of U.S. endangered and threatened species, and for 18% of U.S. endangered or threatened species. Good fall nectar source and food plant for butterfly larva. Part sun to light shade. Favors places where moss grows, as between shaded patio stones. Clean up all dead foliage around plants in March to discourage borers. Width: 12-16". Check these Great Plant Combination The roots of Lonicera sempervirens like alkaline soils, so make sure your soil is tested before planting to see if it needs to be amended with lime or fertilizer. Height: to 90'. Height: 3-7'. Deer resistant., Jack-in-the-Pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum) PART SHADE, Green and brown or mahogany striped hood around fleshy spadix in spring. Average, well-drained soil. Blooms light pink in early summer. Difficult to confine to neat clumps due to wide-ranging rhizomes, so best used for naturalizing. Moist, rich soil. Deer resistant. Long-lived. 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. Nice mixed with mainly foliage plants such as Coral Bells. If you want to grow Star Jasmine as an indoor plant, make sure that you set up a trellis for it so that it will grow upward instead of sprawling out. Morning sun to light shade. Some species bloom in spring; others, in mid-to late summer. Medium to moist, rich soil. And best of all, they evolved here and are uniquely adapted to our regions environment. Height: 3-4'. Daisy-like yellow flowers with squared-off edges bloom on stout stems in late summer. Part sun. Pollinators: A planting of native plants will attract native pollinators such as native bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, and hummingbirds. Deciduous, suckering shrub/small tree. Usually found growing on steep slopes or in open woods. The Pink Turtlehead (Chelone lyonii) is starting to bloom. Divide every 3-5 years in spring before plant emerges. Larval host for Red-spotted Purple and Viceroy butterflies. Will grow on steep, rocky banks. The Swamp Milkweed is definitely done blooming for the season now, because these are its seed pods starting to form. The Sensitive Fern on top of the rock was a present from Mother Nature. Part shade or at wood edge. Height: 3-5". Height: 6-8". Flowers are thick and leathery, resembling bells or upturned vases. Use in meadow gardens or open woods. Great wildlife plant, especially for hummingbirds., Turk's Cap Lily (Lilium superbum) - PART SUN, Multiple, orange blooms with strongly recurved petals on tall stems in July. Cannot survive drought. Height: 3-5'. Easy. Individuals may be short-lived, but plant self-sows aggressively. Bushy. Red berries taken by birds in fall. It ranges from Manitoba to Nova Scotia southward and from New England to Georgia. Take divisions from edges of clump in early spring before growth begins. Drought tolerant. Of the native clematis species, C. virginiana is perhaps one of the most widely distributed. Deer resistant., Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) - SUN, Clump-forming grass. 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. Height: 2-6'. It put up shoots in spring of 2010 but every one of them got eaten before it could start to climb. Big Bluestem(Andropogon gerardii) - SUN -Also called Turkeyfoot, Clump-forming, stronglyvertical grass. Elegant, vertical plant to grow with other meadow plants such as asters, ironweeds, goldenrods, Joe-Pye-Weed, coneflowers and Blazing Star. Part sun only. Width: 12-16". There are also a number of native plant sales held in the spring. Mites may cause twig clusters to form at branch ends, but this does not kill the tree. In early spring, cut back all stems to buds that are within 12 to 18 inches of the ground. Mass for a groundcover in shade, or plant among spring ephemerals to cover bare spots. A total of 534 moth and butterfly species are supported by oaks. This plant is usually found on floodplains. Use as a vertical presence in borders, moist meadows, at the edge of woods, in open woods or beside a pond or stream. These plants bloom in late summer or early fall. Height: 2-4". Chocolate Vine is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 9. The plant produces trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom from June through August. However, keep mulch away from the stems. Cut back if affected by thrips or powdery mildew. Rain garden plant., Cut-Leaf Toothwort (Cardamine concatenata) - PART SHADE, Spring ephemeral. Divide occasionally in spring. Use at the front of a border as an edger, massed in sweeps or as a groundcover. Mainly a foliage plant. Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense) - PART SHADE, Deciduous groundcover. Will create a groundcover in time if allowed to self-sow. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime., False Solomons Seal (Maianthemum racemosum) PART SHADE. Goes well with the purples and blues of other fall-blooming species. Incorporate plenty of well-moistened sphagnum peat into planting soil and mulch with pine needles. Part shade. Basal rosettes appear first, followed by tall stems and blooms. Leaves turn yellow in fall. Blooms red in summer. Fringed Loosestrife (Lysimachia ciliata) - PART SUN. Shadier rain garden plant., Bottlebrush Grass(Elymus hystrix) - PART SUN TO SHADE, Bristle-like inflorescence in summer. Dust soil lightly with horticultural lime each fall. Flat clusters of small yellow flowers in spring, similar to Queen Anne's Lace. Nice mixed with Christmas Fern, Virginia Bluebells or Creeping Phlox. Blooms creamy white in flat-topped clusters in spring. Cut back in March. There are over 250 different species of Clematis in the world; this one is a native of North America. Do not plant in heavy clay. Bold-textured foliage. Mulch yearly with acidic, organic material. Height: 2-3'. Deer resistant., Wild Rye(Elymus virginicus) - SUN TO PART SUN, Grass. Nice beside ponds or streams or in any area that stays fairly moist. Woodland gardens. Width: 10'. Deer resistant., Wood Poppy (Stylophorum diphyllum) - PART SHADE. Will not tolerate drought. Use around shaded stepping stones or under acid-loving deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs. Part sun to shade. All Rights Reserved. Adding a little peat moss to the soil when planting, and mulching lightly are beneficial. Part shade. This is Blue Mistflower or Hardy Ageratum (Conoclinium coelestinum 'Blue'). This encourages both branching and the development of multiple stems from the buds underground. Sun to part sun. Width: 1-1'. A very cute little native Goldenrod - Blogger The flowers of the specimen I photographed are colored a rich burgundy wine, but there is considerable variety in colors depending on where the seeds were harvested. Spread: 3-8' or more. Use as a vertical accent in a border or in mass between wild and cultivated areas, especially on hillsides. If you want to learn about the best time to plant perennials, read our perennial plant guide. Sun to part sun. Deer resistant. I don't think it is getting enough sun. Spread: 6-10'. Drought tolerant. Add a little organic fertilizer in spring. Clematis aristata varieties Three varieties, 'blanda' from Victoria and Tasmania, 'longiseta' from Queensland and 'dennisae' from Victoria however it is the species C. aristata that seems readily available. It's known by various common names including traveller's joy, goatsbeard and old man's beard. Use in the middle of a border, in a meadow with grasses, in open woods or at the wood edge. Foliage may be slightly disfigured by a tiny moth. Deer resistant. Easy to divide and transplant in spring. Height: 1-3'. If you must use non-natives, choose plants that will not escape and become weeds. Height and width: 3-6'. Good rock garden plant., Flowering Spurge (Euphorbia corollata) SUN TO PART SUN, Blooms baby's breath-like, dainty white flowers in summer. Width: 8". Part sun. Self-sows where happy. May be cut back yearly when dormant. Blooms yellow in spring. Will not tolerate competition. Plants go dormant by mid-summer. Water during drought. Butterfly plant. Width: 12". Must have adequate moisture until well-established. Lovely in a woodland garden. Width: 3'. Width: 2'. Large, bold leaves. Mulch with pine boughs for winter and press crowns gently back into soil in early spring. Plant is taller than wide. Height: 8-12". Part shade to shade. Evergreen, slow-spreading groundcover. Leaves turn colors in fall. Nice near ponds and streams. Rain garden plant. Foliage turns deep red in fall. Cut back by half in June to promote bushiness and control height, or stake. A location that offers bright sunshine in the morning followed by light shade in the afternoon is ideal. While they do not require much maintenance once they are established, they need plenty of water to thrive. Nice for naturalizing in combination with White Wood Aster or Blue, Heart-leaved Aster. Can be an aggressive self-sower. Shear back hard after seeds are shed to tidy plants and encourage new growth. Moist, well-drained, rich soil. Circle clump with a sharp spade in spring and pull out undesired stems. Shows up nicely in front of a dark background. It will not survive drought. Morning sun to light shade. It seems to do fine in the pond. The Atragene group includes the species Clematis alpina, C. koreana, and C. macropetala and their hybrids. Combine with other Monarda species for color contrast. Deer resistant. Three-petaled, maroon blooms held above 3-leaved plants in spring. Moist, average soil. Spreads aggressively by runners. Lonicera Sempervirens (Trumpet Honeysuckle). Additionally, invasive plants tend to emerge earlier in the spring, leaving native plants to fight for nutrients, space, and other resources. Width: 30'-50'. Lovely as a groundcover under deciduous trees in a woodland garden. Average soil. Self-sows here and there. Sun. Scatter in a border, mass or use as an edger. Will continue blooming longer with moisture. Width: 1'. A woodland understory species. Moist, rich soil. Genus: Clematis Origin: Mainly of Chinese and Japanese origin. Zigzag Goldenrod (Solidago flexicaulis) - PART SHADE TO SHADE, A species of goldenrod. Bright pink blooms all along branches in spring before large, heart-shaped leaves emerge. Provides important winter food for birds. The flowering vines grow in clusters, which can be trained over fences or trellises for privacy screens or to add height to your garden. Spreads by rhizomes and self-sows. Self-sows. They can thrive anywhere from Zone 5-9. Fertilize in April and May. Deadhead to prevent. Deer resistant., Mitrewort (Mitella diphylla) PART TO FULL SHADE, Also called Bishop's Cap. Deer resistant., Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica) - PART SHADE TO SHADE, Spring ephemeral. Native Plants. Deadhead to prevent. Passiflora incarnata is a vine that grows as a perennial and may grow up to 20 feet long. Add a little balanced, organic fertilizer when planting. Deer resistant. Best for naturalizing in meadows or for mixed plantings. Edible, red berries in fall often remain on plants through winter. Needs space. Moderate growth rate to 50'-60' high and 50'-60' wide. May develop powdery mildew. White flowers in spring followed by small, edible fruits in early summer. Width: 14-18". Great in masses as a groundcover, at the wood edge or mixed with other aggressive ferns such as Ostrich Fern. Exquisite cut foliage. Prune hard in late winter down to 1 to 2 feet from the soil line. Medium to moist, average soil. Found in open woods in wild areas. Keep free of accumulating leaves. Protect from harsh frost and wind. Climbing roses can be grown as annuals or perennials, depending on whether you want to have blooms every year or not. 2023 Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania. Part shade. A tall, graceful species. A naturalizing species for open woods or meadows. Moist to wet, average soil. Starting in early spring, fertilize with a balanced organic fertilizer per the manufacturer's recommendations. Rain garden plant. Effective when massed behind lower-growing plants, in a rock garden or a wild garden. 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). This group flowers on new (current year's) wood making it the simplest of the three pruning groups. Flat-topped, creamy white flower clusters in early summer followed by edible, deep purple berries. Blooms early summer. Sun to light shade. Leaves fern-like. Attracts many pollinators. Width: 1'. Part shade. 3. Part to full shade. with Clematis, Want Garden Inspiration? They'll turn brown and open to disperse seeds into the air. Win $1,000 In Plant Cash - Spring 2023 Giveaway. Sun to part sun. Stiff and straight. Clematis vines are also vigorous growers, able to quickly cover horizontal or vertical spaces with multitudes of branches and beautiful blooms. Mats may be lifted and moved in early spring. Berries appear and ripen after each wave of blooming. Height: 2-5'. Also limit fertilizer and pest chemical usage. Nice interplanted with taller species, or under trees and shrubs, but does not like competition. Spread: to 12' or more. New growth will then have enough time to form flower buds for next year. Moist to wet soil, but quite adaptable to damp, open areas. How to grow clematis. Spread: 6-15'. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Acorns provide food for variety of birds and mammals and cavities provide den, nesting, and roosting sites for birds. See Monarda clinopodia for cultural information. Plant emerges late. Height: 1-2'. At least part sun for longer blooming season. Pinch plants to promote fullness, or cut back by up to half in June to control height. 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. Blue Heart-Leaved Aster (Symphotrichum cordifolium) - PART SHADE. Average soil. Please enter your email address below to create account. Moist, rich, near-neutral soil. Wood edge, or in open woods where Wild Geranium is a good companion. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. This week's native plant is Clematis virginiana and it has plenty of fanciful names so choose your favorite: virgin's bower, devil's darning needles, and old man's beard. Establishes, then spreads quickly to form large colonies. Easy to grow and long-lived with plenty of moisture. Moist, rich soil. White flowers in clusters at the ends of arching stems in late spring. Leaves large, roundish, with wavy, lobed edges. 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. It is quite similar to sweet-autumn clematis ( C. terniflora ); I can only tell them apart by looking at the foliage (the non-native species has smooth leaf margins). If given support, it will climb rapidly with the aid of tendrilous leaf petioles to 20'. Average soil. Prune occasionally to remove dead canes (which have no thorns). Also called Osewago Tea. Good fall nectar source and food plant for butterfly larva. 2. Easy. Climbing hydrangeas grow quickly and can be trained into a multitude of shapes and sizes. A delicate-looking yet rugged, undemanding plant. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. Does not like competition and resents leaf cover in winter. Height: 3-7'. Attractive to butterflies but ignored by deer! Excellent wildlife plant., Gray Dogwood (Cornus racemosa) - SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE, Deciduous, suckering shrub. Intense purple flower clusters in late summer. Apply several inches of mulch around the base of the plant to keep the roots cool and moist. Width: 3-8'. Striking in borders or near a pond or stream. Rain garden plant. Often suffers from leaf blight on lower stems. It is taller - 1 to 3 feet high. Stalks often twisted around other stems. Moist to wet, rich soil. Width: 2'. As development takes away farmland and wildland, many Pennyslvaiva native plants are lost. Clematis virginiana, or Virgin's Bower, is a beautiful native vine with white flowers that twines around vertical supports. Mainly a foliage plant. Height: 5-12'. Sun. 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