pinewood perennial gardens

Native. A densely branched and rounded deciduous shrub producing yellow flowers during summer. Prune in spring to control height. Easy to grow in sun to part shade with average well-drained soil. Adaptable to drought, brief flooding, barren rocky, sandy or clay soils. Attractive to pollinators. 1-5' h x 1-4' w. Z 3-8.

Native. Dwarf crested iris with 6" long sword-like leaves and developing blue-violet flowers in the spring. Prefers part-shade to shade but will tolerate sun with enough moisture. Will form colonies with its rhizomatous roots. A tough iris that is dependably tolerant of drought once established. Attractive to pollinators. 6" h. Z 3-8.

Larger and more vigorous than the species. This plant boasts 3” wide, light-blue flowers with golden crests accented with a deep-blue hue. Grows 6-8” tall and spreads from 12” up to 15” wide. Provide adequate water in sunny sites. Z 5-8.

This iris is a low-growing, rapidly spreading plant featuring white flowers with gold crests in early spring. 4-6" inch long, narrow, yellow-green leaves arise from a network of rhizomes. Provide adequate water in sunny sites. 8-10" h x 24" w. Z 3-9.

The upright, 1.5" wide by 24" tall leaves add a vertical dimension to the landscape. Dark-purple flowers. Z 4-9.

Blooms 5-6" wide of 3 flat flowers per stalk are raised above 28-38" tall sword-like leaves. Flowers are dark purple with white edges and bright yellow throat. Z 3-9.

Pure white flowers. 30-36" ht. Z 4-9.

Clump-forming perennial with long sword-like leaves and pale lilac-pink flowers. Blooms late spring to early summer. Prefers moist, acidic soil. Use near ponds or moist areas. 38" h x 26" w. Z 5-9.

Attractive green and creamy-white striped, sword-like foliage offers garden interest in and out of bloom. Large royal-purple flowers with a yellow signal appear from early to midsummer. Appreciates moist conditions. 18-24" ht x 18" w. Z 4-9.

A selection from a cross of two native American irises (Iris versicolor x Iris virginica). A marginally aquatic hybrid. Foliage emerges dark-purple in April, fading to green. Large, purple-blue flowers on 36" long stems during late spring. Z 4-9.