pinewood perennial gardens

A clumping perennial with lance-like shaped, lacey foliage. Dramatic candleabra-like spikes of lilac-rose flowers appear during summer. Prefers moist, well-drained soils in full to partial sun but tolerant of a variety of soils. Can prune to control size and promote rebloom. 4-5' h x 2-3' w. Z 4-8.

A perennial Viola with pale-yellow flowers and lavender-purple margins. Flowers heaviest during late spring and sporadically until fall. Provide protection from afternoon summer sun. 6-8" ht. Z 6-8.

A perennial Viola with pale-yellow flowers and lavender-purple margins. Flowers heaviest during late spring and sporadically until fall. Provide protection from afternoon summer sun. 6-8" ht. Z 6-8.

Large shrub or small tree with vase shape and fragrant, compound, blue-green foliage. Fragrant, lilac flowers appear on 12" panicles throughout the summer. Can be pruned near ground after growth begins to control size. 12' ht. Z 6-9.

Adaptable, evergreen groundcover that forms a dense mat in full sun to part shade sites. Yellow, strawberry-like flowers appear during early spring. 4-6" ht. Z 3-7.

Evergreen, sword-shaped leaves with bold central stripe of bright canary-yellow against a rich-celadon edge. Variegation turns rose in cool weather. Clusters of nodding, creamy-white bells develop in midsummer on 6' high stems. 2' high and wide. Z 5-10.

Native. Upright, perennial wildflower with glossy, compound, basel leaves. Yellow flowers from late spring to early summer. Prefers sunny sites with moist, loamy soils although tolerant of drier soils and light shade. Attractive to butterflies and pollinators. Can be short-lived but reseeds. 1-3' h x 1-2' w. Z 3-9.