pinewood perennial gardens

Clump-forming, slow spreading grass that forms a mound of gracefully arching stems with green leaves. Tolerates sun or shade. More vigorous than the yellow cultivars. Plants turn orange or red during fall. 18-24" ht. Zone 5-9.

An elegant grass with a graceful habit is more vigourous and taller than other cultivars. Leaves are deep-green with thin white strips. Tolerant of sun if adequate moisture but prefers partial shade. 24-30" h x 30-36" w. Z 5-8.

This variety has solid, chartreuse-yellow leaves that lights up any shade garden. Nice cascading mound adds a nice texture to the garden. 12" ht. Z 5-9.

Bright-yellow, cascading foliage with thin, green stripes during the growing season turning to pink-red in fall. 12-24" ht. Z 5-9. 2009 PPA Perennial Plant of the Year.

A taller variety with multicolored blooms from late summer through fall. Flowers of yellow petals edged with red-orange at the base surround a chesnut-brown cones. Grows best in full sun with average to moist, well-drained soil. Pinch back early to promote branching and deadheading to extend flowering time. 36-40" h x 24-36" w. Z 4-8.

Native. Attractive, upright, herbaceous perennial growing from 3-5' with 2-3" wide yellow flowers and golden center during the summer and into the fall. Tolerant of a wilde range of conditions including poor soil and dry sites although prefers moist, well-drained soil and sun. Easy to grow. 3-5' h x 2' w. Z 3-8.

Bright-yellow, 3" diameter flowers from July to September on 24-30" stems. Z 3-9.

Thick, leathery, evergreen leaves form a mounding habit year round. A mix of flower colors in singles and doubles appear in late winter, lasting a month or more. Tolerates dry shade. Avoid wet areas. 12-18" ht. Z 4-8.

Showy clusters of outward facing blooms during late winter into spring in pastel shades that develop a tinge of green as they mature. Leathery, evergreen foliage forms nice clumps throughout the year. Tolerates dry shade. 12-15" ht. Z 3-9.

Clusters of outward facing blooms of creamy-white to yellow colors that mature to celadon green during late winter into spring. Leathery, evergreen foliage forms nice clumps throughout the year. Tolerates dry shade. 12-15" ht. Z 3-9.