pinewood perennial gardens

Native. This native, with gray-green leaves, emerges early to develop into a shrubby herbaceous perennial that is adaptable in a wide range of environments. Showy racemes, up to 12" long, of pea-shaped, indigo-blue flowers appear during June. 3-4' ht. Z 3-8.

Large basal leaves (to 6" across) with smaller leaves higher up. Spreads slowly from plants developing at base. Delightful, tiny clusters of small, light-blue flowers, resembling forget-me-nots, from May to June. 18" ht by 20" w. Z 3-7.

Huge, heavily silvered leaves with contrasting green veins produce a plant that makes a statement in a garden or container. Sky-blue flowers emerge in early spring. Provide part-shade to shade, even moisture and well-drained soils. 14" ht x 30" w. Z 4-9.

Leaves up to 5" wide with a silvery shine. Great for shadier spots. Blue forget-me-not type flowers during mid- to late spring. 12-15" ht. Z 3-7. 2012 PPA Perennial Plant of the Year.

Heart-shaped leaves with silvery appearance and green veins mature with an all-over sterling silver patina. Clusters of blue forget-me-not like flowers appear in early spring. Great for shady spots. 12-15" h x 12-15" w. Z 3-8.

Like B. macrophylla except with bold, light-green and white variegation. Z 3-7.

A patio buddleja growing to 4'. Ivory-cream flowers begin in early summer and last into the fall. Great for the smaller garden. Z 5-9.

A patio buddleja growing to 4'. Lavender colored flowers begin in early summer and last into the fall. Great for the smaller garden. Z 5-9.

A patio buddleja growing to 4'. Magenta flowers begin in early summer and last into the fall. Great for the smaller garden. Z 5-9.

A dwarf variety with contiuous blooms of purplish-blue flowers from late spring through late summer on rounded plants. Provide a sunny location. Low maintenance plant. 20-28" h x 18-24". Z 5-9.