Rain garden plant. A large, stately plant. Divide occasionally in spring. Similar to Dicentra canadensis, above, except flowers have pointed rather than rounded lobes and plant blooms a little earlier. Glossy, dark green leaves. Same cultural requirements as for Rudbeckia laciniata. Moist, rich soil. Blue, star-shaped flowers on leafy spikes in summer and early fall. Part shade. Zigzag Goldenrod (Solidago flexicaulis) - PART SHADE TO SHADE, A species of goldenrod. Height: 2-5'. Often found growing on slopes with Trout Lily in wild areas. Forms large clumps. Trouble free. This species can cover young trees and bushes, weighing them down and damaging them, as well as smothering and out-competing other vegetation. Easily transplanted. Culture: Clematis can be planted anytime the ground is workable. Shadier rain garden plant., Virgin's Blower (Clematis virginiana) - MORNING SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE, Vine. They'll turn brown and open to disperse seeds into the air. Deleting this collection CANNOT be undone. White-tinged-pink, bell-shaped flowers in summer. Rain garden plant., White Trillium (Trillium grandiflorum) - MORNING SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE, Large, white, 3-petaled, showy blooms which fade to pink as they decline. Low, woody vine with attractive flowers and seeds that have long silky tails, a characteristic of the Clematis species. Chocolate Vines are attractive to native pollinators because they produce attractive flowers that are often white with purple stripes on them. Provide support. Width: 50'-75'. This is a good plant for moist soil. There is great variety in flower form, color, bloom season, foliage effect, and plant height. While they do not require much maintenance once they are established, they need plenty of water to thrive. Choose the right plants for the site: wet or dry, shade or sun, acid or neutral soil. Fertilize lightly in spring with compost or organic fertilizer, Red-berried Elder (Sambucus racemosa ssp. Deadhead to prevent. This is a twining, perennial vine that loves to billow along a fence or wall. Part shade or dappled light. Moist to wet, average soil. Part shade. They displace and alter native plant communities, degrade wildlife habitat and water quality, and potentially lead to increased soil erosion. Width: 3-6'. The use of Height: 6-12'. Individuals short-lived, but plant self-sows freely. Width: 1'. Shadier rain garden plant. Very adaptable. It goes dormant in summer and blooms in winter. Native to: Asia. Good drainage. Aphids may be a problem. Add a little organic fertilizer in spring. Acidic, moisture-retentive soil. Fertilize lightly in spring. 2. Self-sows. Campsis radicans is an extremely hardy vine that can be grown as an annual or perennial. Consistently moist, but not wet, soil, especially during active growth period. 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. The plant is native to eastern North America, and it can be grown as an ornamental or shade tree. Can tolerate semi-shady areas as well. Edible nuts and gold leaves in fall. Average soil. Fruits are eaten by variety of birds and small and large mammals. Good wildlife plant., Dutchman's Breeches (Dicentra cucullaria) - PART SHADE, Spring ephemeral. Nice in low spots with Joe-Pye Weed and Boneset, or with tall yellow composites. Shadier rain garden plant. Be sure to get the entire taproot out or it may resprout. Part shade. Mainly a foliage plant. Bougainvilleas can grow in full sun or partial shade and need at least 3 hours of direct sun each day to thrive. Moist to dry, average soil. Blue-black fruits taken by wildlife in late summer. Deer resistant., Common Elderberry (Sambuca candensis) - PART SUN, Deciduous, fast-growing, suckering shrub. Deer resistant., Helens Flower (Helenium autumnale) SUN TO PART SUN, Also called Common Sneezeweed. Part sun, light shade or dappled light. Regular Joe Pye Weed can grow up to six or seven feet tall, which is too much for my garden. Transplant only in spring. Shadier rain garden plant. Resembles lily-of-the-valley. Celastrus Scandens (American Bittersweet). Width: 2'. Celastrus scandens is a climbing vine that grows to 30 feet and has large, fragrant flowers. Check out our clematis native seed selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Inch-long, blue-violet blossoms on spikes in late spring. Width: 18". Moist, rich soil. An introduced or non-native plant is one that has been brought into the state to become established in the wild. Also good in partly shaded rock gardens or as a filler in an awkward corner. Mistflower (conoclinium coelestinum) PART SHADE, Blue-violet flower clusters in late summer. During dry periods, water well to keep the roots moist. Each week we'll showcase a native plant that you might consider planting in your own garden. Medium to moist, average soil. Clematis Virginiana The flowers create quite a scene en masse. The Winterberry Holly berries are already tinged with pink. It will survive. Mulch with pine straw or other light material in winter, but pull back early in spring to prevent rot. Culture and use information the same. Lovely along a fence. Height: 3-10'. Chocolate Vine is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 9. Most continents and many countries have native clematis but New Zealand's clematis are special and different. Good beside ponds or streams or in boggy spots that are shaded in summer. Attracts many pollinators. Nice at wood edge. Mark locations as plants break dormancy late. Part shade to shade. Clematis Ligusticifolia (Western White Clematis). Height: 40-60'. Drought tolerant. Smothers weeds. Best used in groups of 3 or more plants. The upper surface is hairless or nearly so, the lower variously hairy, especially along major veins. Self-sows, but easy to control. One to two years required to adapt to new location. Prune hard in late winter down to 1 to 2 feet from the soil line. Height: 2-4'. Blue False Indigo (Baptisia australis) - SUN TO PART SUN. Seeds attract birds. Spread: to 3'. Turns tan in fall. Quite showy in fruit which, though edible, needs to be well-cooked. Lovely massed or used in meadows, wild gardens or at the edges of ponds or streams. Long-lived. Do not remove native plants from the wild. An alternative for dry shade, even under evergreen trees., Skunk Cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus) PART TO FULL SHADE. Moist, well-drained, near-neutral, rich soil. Deadhead to prevent. Width: 18". Part shade to shade. Height: 3-7'. Maintaining Native Biodiversity: Native plants experience multiple threats such as habitat conversion, invasion of exotic species, deer herbivory, pollution, and over collecting. Huge, tropical-looking leaves follow. Moist to moderately dry, rich soil. Height: 3-10". Keep clump free of weeds until well established. It is a bog plant that likes damp roots. Bloom time: July, Aug, Sept. Blue-green foliage stays attractive through the season. Six species are endemic to Australia. Prefers rich, well-drained acidic soils. Attractive foliage lasts in good condition into fall with enough moisture. Shrubby, but dies back to the ground in fall. Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) - MORNING SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE, Evergreen groundcover. Native Plants. Spread: 3-8' or more. Ecological restoration may be necessary, including native plantings, invasive removal, erosion control, or loosening soil compaction. This is the most deer resistant trillium species., Trumpet Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) - PART SUN OR SUN, Deciduous vine. Drier, leaner soils produce shorter, less floppy plants. Best used for naturalizing on larger properties. Average, well-drained soil. Attractive seed pods. Acorns provide food for variety of birds and mammals and cavities provide den, nesting, and roosting sites for birds. The soil, whether alkaline or acidic, needs to be free-draining . It requires well-drained soil with a pH level between 6.0 and 7.5. Plants turn orange-brown in fall. Moist, rich, well-drained, near-neutral soil. Part shade. Climbing hydrangeas are bushy plants that have aerial roots. Deer resistant., Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris) PART SUN, Loose clusters of yellow-gold, 1-1" blooms in early spring. Height: 3-4'. A plant is considered native if it has occurred naturally in a particular region or ecosystem without human introduction. Self-sows. The roots are shallow, so chunks can easily be pulled up and inflicted on your friends when it gets too big. Oxeye (Heliopsis helianthoides) PART SUN. 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. To avoid empty spots in early summer, plant among earlier bloomers. Short, bristle-like inflorescences in mid-summer. It is a tall plant, about 5-6 feet. Additionally, 1,300 non-native species exist throughout the state. Water during drought. Best in an informal woodland garden or in shade near ponds or streams. Evergreen ferns are good companion plants since Mayapple goes dormant in late summer. Deer resistant., Bluets (Houstonia caerulea) - PART SUN TO PART SHADE, Dainty, light blue flowers with yellow centers in spring. Width: 16-24". Self-sows. Clematis paniculata (Sweet Autumn Clematis) is listed in the Invasive Plant Atlas of the United States. The peas in your garden have tendrils that are modified leaves. Butterfly plant., Coral Bells (Heuchera americana) - PART SHADE, Also called Alumroot. Leaves resemble large butterfly wings. Minimize habitat disturbance. Intermingle with large-leaved groundcovers such as Bloodroot or Wild Ginger, or with ferns to add height. A total of 456 moth and butterfly species are support by Black cherry trees., Oaks have exceptional wildlife value. Deer resistant, Virginia Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum virginianum) - SHADE, Similar to Hydrophyllum canadense. Join now and start creating your dream garden! Water regularly in summer. Then let the plant do its thing for the growing season. Good forms of Clematis viorna are hard to find, and are often misidentified. Height: 10-16". For Shipping, Planting and additional FAQ's . Divide every 3-5 years in spring before plant emerges. 4. Use gloves when handling rhizomes as sap can irritate eyes and skin. For all 3 groups, a harder pruning in the first 2 years can help encourage a more shrub-like, multi-stemmed plant. Henryi. Height: 8-16". Clematis, Native . More flowers are opening up high on the Virgin's Bower. Similar spread. It will not survive drought. Part to full sun. Part to full shade. The best way to grow your own Mandevillas is by purchasing one from a garden center or nursery. Large clematis flowers can be as huge as 10" (25 cm) across and be shades of purple, red, pink, and white. Its flowers are said to look like turtles' heads, if you look at them sideways. Clematis plants have vines that are vigorous growers with beautiful flower blooms. Height: 2-3'. Mulch yearly with acidic, organic material. Easily grown but not deer or rabbit resistant. Add plenty of well-moistened sphagnum peat, compost and pine needles to soil when planting. Height: 3-6'. Deer resistant, Sensitive Fern (Onoclea sensibilis) PART SHADE. By choosing these wildflowers, vines, and shrubs for your yard, you can make an impact on the appearance and sustainability of your property. Blooms red in summer. Having both male and female plants (dioecious) a number of varieties have been recognized, mainly ranging from north to south. Specimen or street tree. Moist soil. Blooms light pink in early summer. Reblooming clematis! Never plant invasives. Wood Sorrel: Mountain Wood Sorrel, Northern Wood Sorrel. Often found growing on steep banks along roadsides. Provides food and shelter for birds and small mammals., Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) - FULL TO PART SUN, Also called Sugarberry. It is one of the best types of clematis to grow. Takes time to develop into sizeable clump, but rugged and long-lived. Native plants attract beneficial birds,butterflies, other insects, and animals to your yard. Often found growing on steep, rocky, wooded slopes or stream banks in wild areas. Easy. ferns, native plants, Pennsylvania, perennials, shrubs, trees. Charming, diminutive plants form tight clumps only 1-4" high. Height: 1-3'. Morning sun to light shade. Height: 2-4'. Moist, well-drained, rich soil. Width: 18". Spreads by rhizomes and self-sows. Mulch with pine boughs for winter and press crowns gently back into soil in early spring. This is a running form. Width: 12-16". Moist, rich soil. Deer resistant., Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) SUN TO PART SUN, Large, white or pink flowers with darker centers in late summer. They are aggressive growers and can often survive and reproduce under adverse conditions, essentially pushing native plants out of the growing space. The American Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) have horizontally-oriented branches, and the Oriental ones have vertical ones (at least, that's what some web site said), so I think this is American. Clumping habit. Height: 2-3'. Lonicera Sempervirens (Trumpet Honeysuckle). Width: 12-16". BY CAROL HOWE Endangered, Threatened, and Rarity Information; This plant is listed by the U.S. federal government or a state. Mulch to prevent frost heaving. Cut back by half in June to control height and promote bushiness. Will tolerate drier soils than the other Monardas. Deer resistant., Pennsylvania Sedge(Carex pensylvanica) - PART TO FULL SHADE, Inflorescence red-purple in very early spring. You will find them in various sizes and colors, including red, white, and pink. Plants go dormant by mid-summer. New plants easy to move in spring or may be divided. Average moisture. Protect from deer until well- established and sizeable., Aniseroot (Osmorhiza longistylis) - PART SHADE, Small, white flowers from spring to early summer. Allow plenty of room as plants spread moderately fast by shallow rhizomes. Yellow, 2-3" wide, daisy-like flowers from mid-summer to fall. Thimbleweed is a good companion plant as it can compete. Massive, slow-growing, evergreen shrub. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris) PART SUN TO SHADE. Celastrus scandens (American bittersweet) can tolerate temperatures of 20 degrees Fahrenheit or higher without damage, according to the University of Illinois Extension. Sun to part sun. Learn to identify the local plants to guide plant selection. Part shade to shade. Rain garden plant. Width: 3-6'. This pitiful plant is Dwarf Blazing Star (Liatris microcephala). Part shade. Well-drained, rich soil. Most of these varieties have thick stems and large leaves with long petals. Grows in moss at the base of trees in wild areas. 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). Provides cover and cavities for birds such as Screech Owl, Pileated Woodpecker, and Northern Flicker. with Clematis, Want Garden Inspiration? Average soil. Rain garden plant., Rue anemone (Thalictrum thalictroides) PART SHADE TO SHADE, Dainty, white to pink blooms in spring and early summer. 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