pinewood perennial gardens

Deciduous, clump forming rhizomatous perennial with heart-shaped leaves that emerge chocolate-purple maturing to dark green. Dainty magenta petals with white flushed spurs emerge in early spring. Prefers light shade and moist but well-drained soil. 12" h. Z 5-8.

Robust, evergreen form growing 4-8" tall. Leaves have a reddish tint when young and in winter. Yellow flowers for a short period during spring. Prefers moist, organic soils but tolerates dry, shady spots. Z 6.

Heart-shaped leaflets tinged with red in spring and fall. Rich ruby-red flowers during midspring. 8-12" ht. Z 5-8.

Young, red mottled leaves turn green by summer. Generally evergreen. Pale yellow sepals open to expose bright yellow petals during late spring. 8-10" ht. Z 5-8.

A rhizomatous, clump-forming, deciduous perennial with bright white flowers that appear in early spring. Leaves emerge during early spring with red markings on margin and then develop deep-crimson fall color. 12" h x 15" w. Z 4-8.

A deciduous epimedium. Leaves emerge during early spring with red markings on margin and then develop deep-crimson fall color. Pure-white flowers during spring. 8-10" ht. Z 5-8.

Native. This grass develops light-green summer foliage which turn to a bronzy-red hue in fall. Bronze-red clouds of inflorescences glisten in the late summer-fall sun. Grows to 2' tall with a 2-3' spread. Z 5-8.

Iridescent blue flowers on blue stems arise above the green, spikey basal foliage. Cluster of 4" long lasting flowers begin in early summer. Provide well-drained soils and minimal water. Salt tolerant. Holds color when dried. 24-30" ht. Z 4-9.

Mauve-purple flowers develop during mid to late summer on a compact plant growing to 24-36". Provide sun to part shade and average to consistent moisture. Perfect for smaller gardens. Z 3-7.

A more compact Eupatorium suitable for small gardens. Large, bright mauve-pink flower clusters in mid- to late summer. 3-4' high by 2-3' wide. Z 3-9.