This flower was a happy surprise. Sun to shade; moderately wet to medium moisture level; prefers rich soil but will grow on coarse sands and gravels to fine silt loams, heavy silts, silty clay loams, stiff clays and peats; prefers slightly acid to neutral pH but tolerates alkaline pH. Deer resistant., Bluets (Houstonia caerulea) - PART SUN TO PART SHADE, Dainty, light blue flowers with yellow centers in spring. Never needs cutting unless to tidy. Width: 16-24". Plant the top of the root ball two to three inches below soil level to encourage new roots along the stems. This is the Pitcher Plant that floats on the pond. Plant several for more fruit. Morning sun, dappled light or bright shade. Seeds attract birds. Width: to 2'. Moist, but very well-drained, near neutral-soil. Easily grown but not deer or rabbit resistant. Wildlife plant. To create additional collections, you must be a paid member of our site. Average to moist soil. Width: 1'. Long-blooming, easily grown and transplanted. Width: 1-2'. Morning sun to shade. Part sun to full shade. 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 Shadier rain garden plant., Great Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica) SUN TO PART SUN. Rain garden plant., Purple-Flowering Raspberry (Rubus odoratus) - PART SHADE, Deciduous, suckering shrub. Mainly a foliage plant. Mainly a foliage plant. Deadhead to prevent. Buy nursery-propagated native plants. Greenish-white flower clusters in summer. Deer resistant, Sensitive Fern (Onoclea sensibilis) PART SHADE. Average soil. Deer resistant., Joe-Pye Weed (Eupatoriadelphus fistulosus) PART TO FULL SUN, Also called Trumpetweed. Pennsylvania native plants are plants that thrived in the area before settlement. Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. Blooms crimson, star-like flowers in summer. Average soil. Shadier rain garden plant. Deer resistant., Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) PART SHADE TO SHADE. I have two Arborvitae trees at the corner of the house, planted by someone a long time ago. (Do not compost.) Deadhead or remove seed pods to prevent. Good fall nectar source and food plant for butterfly larva. Height: 14-20". Deer resistant., Virginia Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum virginianum) - PART SUN OR SUN, Blooms white in roundish heads in mid- to late summer. White, heart-shaped flowers dangle on stiff stems above a mound of finely cut, blue-green foliage. Divide in spring every 3-5 years. Photo credits: Jesse M. Harris, Wikipedia, National Audubon Society,Tom Potterfield, BudOhio, Andrey Zharkikh, Geneva Wirth,John Picken, Kevin Faccenda, Dan Mullen. Can survive in a variety of conditions but prefers well-drained, moist, slighly acidic soil. Nice massed or in groups of 5 or more as a background plant in a perennial or mixed shrub border. Use for vertical accent or anchor plant in large borders, or for screening or naturalizing in moist meadows or near ponds or streams. Consistently moist, but not wet, soil, especially during active growth period. Fruit a white berry with purplish "eye" in late summer. Part sun. Good forms of Clematis viorna are hard to find, and are often misidentified. Length: to 30'. Clematis is the scientific name and the most common name for this group of plants, but some of the old and popular species are also called traveler's joy, virgin's bower, and old man's beard. Nice contrasted with fine-textured foliage plants such as ferns. Plant emerges late. Forms extensive colonies. There are many field guides to wildflowers that can get you started. Clumping habit. Deer resistant., Wild Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana) - SUN TO PART SUN. Mulch well. Height: 6-10'. Plant emerges late in spring and grows very fast. Height: 1-3'. Height: 2-3'. Self-sows, but easy to control. Part sun to light shade. Sun to bright shade. Height: 4-15'. Beautiful, iconic white flowers in spring., Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) - FULL SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE, Deciduous, suckering, multi-stemmed, small tree. Wild Sarsaparilla (Aralia nudicaulis) - PART SHADE, Greenish-white, round flower clusters on separate stalks held under umbrella-like leaves in late spring. Height and width: 12-16". Common names are from state and federal lists. This species is very nice in combination with Monarda media, or with the many yellow composite species which bloom at the same time. Keystone State. Height: 8-12". Width: 12-16". Moist, near-neutral, rich soil. Occasionally may develop rust. Does not like competition and resents leaf cover in winter. Easier to grow than Cardinal Flower. Backfill the hole with native soil enriched with organic matter (compost, leaf mold, etc.) Summer Phlox (Phlox paniculata) MORNING SUN OR DAPPLED LIGHT, Also known as Perennial Phlox or Garden Phlox. Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) blooms from May through July and produces fruit after it flowers. Water regularly in summer. Width: to 40'. Shrubby St. Johns-Wort (Hypericum prolificum) - PART SHADE, Deciduous shrub. 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. Lovely as a groundcover under deciduous trees in a woodland garden. First, these plants are better adapted to soils, moisture and weather than exotic plants that evolved in other parts of the world. Incorporate plenty of well-moistened sphagnum peat into planting soil and mulch with pine needles. Use in rock gardens, massed or scattered here and there along a wood edge. Shadier rain garden plant. It is an herbaceous vine that can be cultivated in the temperate zone but requires warm temperatures and full sun exposure. Hardy kiwi vines grow as far as 15 feet tall and are evergreen, meaning they dont lose their leaves during the winter months. Forms colonies. Despite its attractive qualities, sweet autumn clematis has some drawbacks, namely that it's invasive. Height: 3-9'. Avoid digging close to plants because roots, if damaged, are easily infected. Nice with native grasses and coreopsis species. Mix plenty of well-moistened sphagnum peat, compost and pine needles into planting soil. Sun to part sun. Of the native clematis species, C. virginiana is perhaps one of the most widely distributed. Remove leaf litter in winter as it can smother plants. The flowers are fragrant and large, with five petals. Each plant has an image, description, and amount of light needed. 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. Most continents and many countries have native clematis but New Zealand's clematis are special and different. Height up to 40'. 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. Because they bloom on the previous year's wood, pruning should be kept to a minimum, only removing dead stems. Group 1 pruning are vines flowering in the spring on old growth. Fragrant. The flowers are yellowish-white, star-shaped, and about 1 inch across. Height: 1-3'. Semi-evergreen. Height: 3-6". Hurricane Irene was a few hours late arriving so I ran out to take some pictures before the rain hit. Cardinal Flower and Great Blue Lobelia are nice companions. 3. Like the other plants at this corner, I think its roots hit gravel or asphalt. Fine-textured. Deadhead to prevent. Elegant, yellow and red, spurred blossoms on stiff stems above leaves in late spring. Additional information. Takes up to two seasons to develop into a large plant. Use for vertical accent or anchor plant in large borders, or for screening or naturalizing in moist meadows or near ponds or streams. 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. These plants are the earliest to bloom, starting in spring. Forms thick clumps in time. Prevent wild-collecting of plants by making sure that plants you buy are propagated at a nursery. Self-sows aggressively. Divide every 5 years. Spreads too quickly for a planned border. Win $1,000 In Plant Cash - Spring 2023 Giveaway. Drought tolerant once established. Part shade. Dappled sun to shade. Use in shade borders, woodland gardens and for naturalizing in low areas. Seed heads are clusters of silky hairs, attractive into fall. Large yellow-gold blooms in spring. Easy. flashy-flowered hybrids, but they are elegant enough to deserve a space in the garden. Best used for naturalizing, especially on banks. Self-sows aggressively. (Do not compost.) They are dioecious. A bouquet with Joe Pye Weed, Black-eyed Susan, Helianthus (the lemon yellow one, pictured later - just starting to bloom now), Garden Phlox, Red Lobelia, Purple Coneflower, a litle piece of Trumpet Honeysuckle on the right, and Blue Mistflower (also pictured later, just starting to bloom here). The best way to grow your own Mandevillas is by purchasing one from a garden center or nursery. Celastrus scandens grows in USDA zones 4 through 9. Will self-sow, but not aggressively. A dramatic plant for use in standing water near the edge of a pond or stream, or in a swampy area. Use in rock gardens or in dry meadows, or for a softening effect among bright flowers such as Butterflyweed or Blazing Star. Blooms dark, blue-violet on stiff, upright stems from summer to fall. Crooked-Stem Aster (Symphotrichum prenanthoides) - PART SHADE, Pale violet, 1-2" wide flowers in fall. Also limit fertilizer and pest chemical usage. Morning sun to bright shade. 2. Grows in tufts. Height: 6-10". Their flowers possess a grace and elegance few plants can match. The roots are shallow, so chunks can easily be pulled up and inflicted on your friends when it gets too big. 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. Charming, blue and white flowers in spring. Wet soil. White flowers in spring followed by small, edible fruits in early summer. Height: 3-6'. Forms colonies. Spreading, but easily controlled by circling clump with a sharp spade in spring. Also nice in pots. Butterfly plant. Can be an aggressive self-sower. Use at wood edge or in open woodland. Stem zig-zags. They'll turn brown and open to disperse seeds into the air. Choose planting site carefully as plant is hard to move or divide. Wreath Goldenrod (Solidago caesia) MORNING SUN TO LIGHT SHADE. Part to full shade. Leaves similar to those of common milkweed, but this is a clumping form and is thus better suited to suburban yards. Long-lived. Passiflora incarnata blooms from spring through summer, but most growth occurs after the first frost in fall. Apply several inches of mulch around the base of the plant to keep the roots cool and moist. Good drainage. Plant is taller than wide. Passiflora Incarnata (Purple Passionflower). Evergreen, slow-spreading groundcover. The plant needs regular fertilization and plenty of water during the growing season but does not need pruning or staking for support. Deer resistant., Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris) PART SUN, Loose clusters of yellow-gold, 1-1" blooms in early spring. Additionally, 1,300 non-native species exist throughout the state. Fertilize lightly in spring with a balanced, organic fertilizer while tree is young. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. Height: 2-3'. Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, For more information about native plants, you can contact the, Bureau of Facility Design and Construction, Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council. Average, well-drained soil. Allow plenty of room as plants spread moderately fast by shallow rhizomes. Excellent nectar plant. There are approximately 2,100 native plants in Pennsylvania. Also self-sows here and there. Deciduous, suckering shrub. 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. 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. Very aggressive and so is best used for naturalizing in woods, on stream banks, in meadows and fields. , Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) - SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE, Deciduous shrub. Mites may cause twig clusters to form at branch ends, but this does not kill the tree. Sun to light shade. Forms large clumps over time, so allow space. Moist to wet, average soil. Edible nuts and gold leaves in fall. The soil should be organically rich, moist and well-drained. To produce long-lived, healthy plants with optimum flowering consider the following needs. Forms colonies over time. Height: to 20". Sweet Autumn Virginsbower is the USDA "national common name." According to the Southeast Exotic Pest Plant Council it can be weedy or invasive, and that is also my personal observation. Morning sun to light shade. During dry periods, water well to keep the roots moist. Carefree. Flowers provide nectar and birds love the fruit. Part shade. Easy. Rain garden plant., Multi-stemmed, deciduous, understory shrub. Self-sows. Glossy, dark green foliage turns shades of deep red in early fall. This easy-to-grow plant has large, ruffled, blue flowers that start to appear in early summer and continue throughout mid to late summer. Sun. Found in open woods in wild areas. Height: to 70'. Height: 3-6". Spreads aggressively by underground rhizomes. Nice with other tall, late-blooming moisture lovers such as New England Aster and New York Ironweed. Height: 1-3'. Best used for naturalizing, screening or to stabilize soil. Use at the front of a border as an edger, massed in sweeps or as a groundcover. Plant in a moist but well-drained soil with roots in a cool shady place and foliage in the sun. The Florida Exotic Plant Council lists this vine as a Category II invasive species in Central and North Florida. It is a clematis of the original and silhosa type. Take divisions from edges of clump in early spring before growth begins. Mulch with pine boughs for winter and press crowns gently back into soil in early spring. Oxeye (Heliopsis helianthoides) PART SUN. Height: 14-18". Moist to moderately dry, rich soil. Height: 2-4'. Deer resistant., Meadow Phlox (Phlox maculate) MORNING SUN OR DAPPLED LIGHT. Good in combination with Doll's Eyes. Both need five or six hours of sunlight. Height: 10-16". Height: 12-18". 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. Use as an accent plant in a woodland garden, on a rocky bank or as an airy groundcover under deciduous trees. Well-drained, rich soil. It blooms profusely throughout August and is great for cutting. It seems to do fine in the pond. This article will give you an overview of flowering vines that grow best in Pennsylvania to help you choose the right one for your garden. 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. Shadier rain garden plant. Well-drained, acidic soil. Plants turn orange-brown in fall. Sun to part sun. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. Yellow, 2-4" wide, daisy-like flowers in small clusters in summer. Small, yellow flowers on stiff, mostly leafless stalks through summer. Cannot survive drought. Rain garden plant. Height: 8-14". Moderate growth rate to 50'-60' high and 50'-60' wide. Good companions are Foamflower, later-blooming Creeping Phlox or spring bulbs. Part shade. Nice in low spots with Joe-Pye Weed and Boneset, or with tall yellow composites. Well-drained soil. Trouble free. Spread: 3-8' or more. 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. Blooms yellow-green in spring. Width: 3-4'. White or purple-tinged, daisy-like flowers to 2" wide in fall. Height: to 18". Greek Valerian (Polemonium reptans) MORNING SUN OR DAPPLED LIGHT, Also called Spreading Jacobs Ladder. Height and width: 10-16". Deadhead to prevent. Rain garden plant. Clump-forming. Rich soil. Average soil. Blooms purplish-pink in spring. It is prohibited to transport, buy, sell, offer for sale, or distribute plants or plant parts of quarantined species into or . Deer resistant., Wool Grass(Scirpus cyperinus) - PART TO FULL SUN -Also called Rush, Strongly vertical. ; Flower colour Creamy white Culture and use information the same. Deer resistant. Medium to moist, rich soil. A plant is considered native if it has occurred naturally in a particular region or ecosystem without human introduction. Height: 2-3'. Height: 3-4'. Blooms in clusters of blue, bell-shaped flowers over attractive, fern-like foliage in spring. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. Shadier rain garden plant. The soil, whether alkaline or acidic, needs to be free-draining . Moist but well-drained, near-neutral soil. Passiflora incarnata is native to the tropical regions of South America. 5. Height: 2-3'. Emerges late in spring. Zones 5-9, sun/part sun, 8' tall x 4' wide at maturity. Emerging foliage deep, smoke-purple followed by greenish-yellow or purplish flowers where leaflets join stems in spring. This group is the most challenging from a pruning standpoint, because the vines bloom on old and new wood. A few apple-like fruits loved by box turtules may develop. White-tinged-pink, bell-shaped flowers in summer. Height: 6-12'. Medium to large tree. Regular Joe Pye Weed can grow up to six or seven feet tall, which is too much for my garden. Very adaptable. Deer resistant. 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