Best sited a distance from the house in sun, or by a pond or stream or in moist woods. Light: Sun, Part Sun. Spread: 10-20'. Blooms yellow in late summer to fall. It requires well-drained soil with a pH level between 6.0 and 7.5. Blue Cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides) - SHADE. White or purple-tinged, daisy-like flowers to 2" wide in fall. Divide every 5 years. May need staking. Individuals may be short-lived, but plant self-sows aggressively. Consistently moist, but not wet, soil, especially during active growth period. Width: 18". Will self-sow. Use in rock gardens, massed or scattered here and there along a wood edge. A showy, yet low maintenance plant. Height: 2-6'. Good forms of Clematis viorna are hard to find, and are often misidentified. Mainly a foliage plant. Sun to bright shade. A plant is considered native if it has occurred naturally in a particular region or ecosystem without human introduction. Multiplies steadily. Clematis are among the most decorative and spectacular of all the flowering vines. Height and width: 3-6'. 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. 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. Sandy to average soil. Clean foliage. Pale yellow, tubular flowers about " long in spring. Also called False Sunflower. Sun to part sun. Pollinated by bumblebees burrowing down inside bloom. Readily self-sows. Older individuals will go dormant after flowering. You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. Native Plants (618) Ferns (16) Flowers (393) Grasses/Sedges (101) Shrubs (81) Trees (1) Vines (26) Archives Archives. Elegant, yellow and red, spurred blossoms on stiff stems above leaves in late spring. Nice mixed with mainly foliage plants such as Coral Bells. Seeds attract birds. Use for vertical accent or anchor plant in large borders, or for screening or naturalizing in moist meadows or near ponds or streams. Group 3 vines flower in late summer or fall on new growth. Trouble free. Shows up nicely in front of a dark background. Acts more like an annual than a perennial, with many, fast-germinating self-sows, but winter survival only by stronger plants. Pennsylvania Native Plants. Only plants will be removed from the collection. Shadier rain garden plant., Wild Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) - PART SHADE. Self-sows. Prevent wild-collecting of plants by making sure that plants you buy are propagated at a nursery. These plants are known for their showy flowers and are often used as a houseplant or for hanging baskets. Clematis paniculata (Sweet Autumn Clematis) is listed in the Invasive Plant Atlas of the United States. Moist, rich soil. Width: to 10'. Deer resistant. Attracts many pollinators. Best in an informal woodland garden or in shade near ponds or streams. Part shade. Deadhead to prevent. Fine-textured foliage dies back in summer. Width: 12-16". Height: 1-3'. Division seldom necessary but should be done in spring. An aggressive plant best used for naturalizing in fields and meadows. Part to full shade. I helped it along during that July sizzling weather by misting it with the hose. , Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) - FULL SUN TO PART SUN, Rapid growth up to 50 - 80' tall and 30' - 60' wide. White flowers in clusters at the ends of arching stems in late spring. After the spring flowers fade, the stems that contained those flowers can be shortened. The plant requires full sun and well-drained soil for best results, but it does not tolerate heavy clay soils very well. Leaves resemble large butterfly wings. The plant needs regular fertilization and plenty of water during the growing season but does not need pruning or staking for support. Flower colors include pinks, purples, blues . White flowers in spring followed by small, edible fruits in early summer. Virgin's Bower, Clematis virginiana, is a member of the Buttercup Family. (August 30 update - something has eaten them all off!). Part sun. It is a vigorous, deciduous, twining vine with a rampant growth habit. Feed lightly in spring with a balanced, organic fertilizer. However, keep mulch away from the stems. Small, green or purplish flowers held on stiff stems high above the foliage in early summer. Nice massed or in groups of 5 or more as a background plant in a perennial or mixed shrub border. I've found a few volunteers from last year popping up in other areas of my yard. Sun to bright shade. Width: 50'-75'. Do not disturb roots once established. Height: 2-4'. DCNR Bureau of Forestry at 717-787-3444. Sun. Self-sows aggressively. Clematis Virginiana (Devils Darning Needles). Sun to part sun. Attractive, silver-gray waterspotting on emerging, maple-like leaves, fading as foliage expands. Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum) - PART SHADE. Width: 1'. Also limit fertilizer and pest chemical usage. Matures to fuzzy, brown, dangling seed balls late summer to fall. Part shade. Width: 1'. Easy. White Flat-topped Aster (Doellingeria umbellata) - PART SUN, Flat clusters of white flowers with yellow-green centers in late summer. Height: 1-3'. Height: 1-2". Height: 8-36". Height: 3-5". They can thrive anywhere from Zone 5-9. Blooms crimson, star-like flowers in summer. Height: 2-3'. Moist, fertile soil. Best in drifts. 2023 Stauffers of Kissel Hill. Moist, fertile to average soil. Spreads to form colonies over time. Ours have male and female flowers on different plants. Some species bloom in spring; others, in mid-to late summer. Width: 18". Rain garden plant. Self-sows. Nice with other tall, late-blooming moisture lovers such as New England Aster and New York Ironweed. Divide in spring every 3-5 years. Good drainage. Their scent will hang beautifully in the air! Will continue blooming longer with moisture. Climbing roses can be grown as annuals or perennials, depending on whether you want to have blooms every year or not. Height: 2-5'. Mites may cause twig clusters to form at branch ends, but this does not kill the tree. Do not plant in heavy clay. It's beautiful and butterflies like it. Deadhead after flowering for neater appearance. Partridgeberry (Mitchella repens) PART TO FULL SHADE. Width: 3'. Use in borders, open woods, meadows or on slopes. May be cut back yearly when dormant. Height: 3'. Moist to wet, fertile soil. Also nice around rocks or at the wood edge in groups. Rich, moist soil. Taller than wide. First, these plants are better adapted to soils, moisture and weather than exotic plants that evolved in other parts of the world. Good in combination with Joe-Pye Weed and ironweeds. Part shade to shade. Width: to 16". Width: 14-18". Sun to part sun. The vine has long, slender leaves and masses of flowers in shades of pink, white and purple. Plant in standing water, at the very edge of a pond or stream or in soil that stays moist. Height and width: 12-16". The flowers are yellowish-white, star-shaped, and about 1 inch across. Clematis paniculata (Sweet Autumn Clematis) is listed in the Invasive Plant Atlas of the United States. Width: to 12". Enjoy velvety purple blooms, June to frost! Clusters of greenish-white bells with flared edges in spring. Moist, rich soil., Squirrel Corn (Dicentra Canadensis) PART SHADE, Spring ephemeral. Once the plants are established they will require little else. Evergreen, slow-spreading groundcover. Rain garden plant., Rosebay (Rhododendron maximum) - MORNING SUN, DAPPLED LIGHT, PART SHADE. Forms clumps. Adaptable and easy. Remove dead stems when dormant. Moist to wet, fertile soil. They'll turn brown and open to disperse seeds into the air. Part sun, light shade or dappled light. Mixes micely with yellow composites. Moist, rich, near-neutral soil. It is found on the Pacific coast of North America, from the San Francisco Bay Area southwards into Baja California. An introduced or non-native plant is one that has been brought into the state to become established in the wild. Width: 1-2'. Deer resistant., Tall, arching and clump-forming. Also nice as an accent plant or as a step-down layer between shrubs and shorter plants. Deer resistant., SilkyDogwood (Cornus amomum) - SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE, Deciduous, suckering shrub. Henryi. There are more than 600 named varieties of clematis and many more seedlings. Campsis radicans is an extremely hardy vine that can be grown as an annual or perennial. Use as an accent plant in a woodland garden, on a rocky bank or as an airy groundcover under deciduous trees. Nice with native grasses and coreopsis species. Rain garden plant., Bottle Gentian (Gentiana clausa) - PART SUN, Deep, blue-purple blooms in late summer. Width: 3'. Self-sows, but easy to control. Chocolate Vine will grow quickly, especially when planted in a pot, but the roots can rot if the soil does not drain well. Excellent nectar plant. Cut back and they will recover for next spring. Low Maintenance: Native plant species require less maintenance such as water and soil amendments. Stem sap may be mildly irritating. Here's what a patch of Pink Turtlehead looks like. Bird and butterfly plant. It seems to do fine in the pond. Stems are brittle. Sun to part sun. Spreads too quickly for a planned border. Climbing hydrangeas grow quickly and can be trained into a multitude of shapes and sizes. Width: 12". Clematis are beautiful perennial vines. Flat-topped, creamy white flower clusters in early summer followed by edible, deep purple berries. ellow, 2-3" wide blooms from mid-summer to fall. Deer resistant., Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia) DAPPLED SUN TO SHADE. Seeds attract birds. Celastrus Scandens (American Bittersweet). Division of clump after bloom may also spur strong new growth. Re-emerges in fall. Additionally, invasive plants tend to emerge earlier in the spring, leaving native plants to fight for nutrients, space, and other resources. Foliage susceptible to powdery mildew. Height: 2-4'. Part shade. Bees really like it - a bee was entering or leaving almost every flower as I was taking pictures. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, there are approximately 2,100 native plants in Pennsylvania. Acorns provide food for variety of birds and mammals and cavities provide den, nesting, and roosting sites for birds. Height: 4-8". Average soil. Nice in low spots with Joe-Pye Weed and Boneset, or with tall yellow composites. Butterfly plant., Carolina Rose (Rosa carolina) - SUN TO PART SUN, Deciduous shrub. Shadier rain garden plant. Must have moist to wet, fairly rich soil. They are easy to care for, but they need plenty of sunlight to thrive. Deer resistant., Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) PART SHADE TO SHADE. Pennsylvania native plants are plants that thrived in the area before settlement. Erect. Best when contain-grown and 3-6' in height. Berries which turn from white to red follow. Shadier rain garden plant. Width: 2'. Bushy. It's pretty easy to grow as it tolerates sun, part shade or shade and has average water requirements. Deadhead to prevent. Remove badly infected plants and discard. Moist, average soil. A species of goldenrod. Readily self-sows and so is best used as a groundcover or filler in woodland gardens or at the wood edge. Drought tolerant. Our bashful native clematis don't get the attention of the . Good drainage. Ornamental, thimble-shaped seed heads last through winter. Join now and start creating your dream garden! Needs space. Because they bloom on the previous year's wood, pruning should be kept to a minimum, only removing dead stems. Width: 12-16". Huge, tropical-looking leaves follow. Backfill the hole with native soil enriched with organic matter (compost, leaf mold, etc.) Self-sows, but not aggressively. Morning sun to bright shade. Use around shaded stepping stones or under acid-loving deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs. Width: 18". The flowers attract both butterflies and hummingbirds. Height: 2-4'. Climbing hydrangeas are shrubs that can reach up to 80 feet tall and 12 feet wide. Provides food and shelter for birds and small mammals., Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) - FULL TO PART SUN, Also called Sugarberry. Climbing roses and clematis are perfect companions. Moist to wet soil. Deer resistant., Riverbank Wildrye(Elymus riparius) - PART SUN, Grass. Older plants may go dormant after seed set, but reappear in fall. Rain garden plant., New York Ironweed (Vernonia noveboracensis) SUN TO PART SUN. Height: 1-2'. Deep taproot makes transplanting difficult. Moist to dry, rich soil. Butterfly plant. After that, you should be able to assign a pruning group and adjust pruning and clean-up activities accordingly. Moist, fertile soil. Moist to wet, rich, near-neutral soil. A good companion to Virginia Bluebells or as a focal point among lower plants. Often suffers from leaf blight on lower stems. Bold, heart-shaped foliage. Good for naturalizing in shady, wet areas beside ponds and streams or in low spots. Height: to 5'. The best way to grow your own Mandevillas is by purchasing one from a garden center or nursery. All Rights Reserved. Both need five or six hours of sunlight. Shadier rain garden plant. Butterfly and hummingbird plant. 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. Moist, average soil. Hardy kiwi vines have dark green leaves that grow in clusters of 3-5. Nectar plant for bumblebees. Provides food for birds and small mammals. Joe Pye Weeds are supposed to be a good butterfly attractor. Excellent wildlife plant., Gray Dogwood (Cornus racemosa) - SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE, Deciduous, suckering shrub. Easy. Moist, near-neutral, rich soil. Pinch plants in mid-May and again in early June for more compact growth and more flowers, or cut back by half in June. Elegant clusters of drooping, greenish-white flowers in summer. For all 3 groups, a harder pruning in the first 2 years can help encourage a more shrub-like, multi-stemmed plant. Woodland gardens. The trumpet flowers are white with a yellow center, and they have four petals that look like the bell of a trumpet. Spires of dainty, white blooms in spring. Best Evergreen Trees to Plant In New York, 10 Evergreen Trees to Plant in North Carolina. May be short-lived due to heavy bloom. Spreads moderately fast. Their flowers possess a grace and elegance few plants can match. Use at edge of pond or stream or in a moist meadow. The cost PER individual plant is: 1 or more $8.00 each. Yellow, 2-4" wide, daisy-like flowers in small clusters in summer. Rain garden plant. Turns tan in fall. Woodland, pond or streamside gardens. Use in rock gardens or in dry meadows, or for a softening effect among bright flowers such as Butterflyweed or Blazing Star. Rain garden plant., Multi-stemmed, deciduous, understory shrub. Part shade. If an established clematis is pruned hard or at the wrong time, don't worry. Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. A grass substitute for dry, shady areas under trees. The plant requires full sun but can tolerate some shade. Morning sun to shade. Length: to 30'. Examples of this group are: Clematis terniflora (sweet autumn clematis), C. 'Gipsy Queen', C. 'Jackmanii', C. 'Ville de Lyon'. 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. When growing from seed, plant them in rich, well-drained soil in full sun so they can develop roots before winter arrives and die back for the winter months until springtime when you replant them in more fertile soil with more moisture to sustain them once again during their growth period. Always attractive. Found in open woods in wild areas. The pond and its beds were installed in August 2007. Plants die back but do not disappear in summer. Use as a vertical accent in borders, meadows or wild gardens. Common names are from state and federal lists. Pictured here are the beginnings of cones that will later turn brown. A rapid spreader. Rich soil. Transplant only in spring. The purple passionflower prefers rich soil with well-drained soil mixed with organic matter such as compost or manure. 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