pinewood perennial gardens

Native. Clump-forming perennial with dense spikes of yellow flowers, resembling lupines, during summer. Tolerant of heat and drought once established. Prefers sun with well-drained soils. Cut back in summer to rejuvenate foliage if necessary. 3' ht x 4' w. Z 5-8.

A great thyme for rock gardens or around stepping stones. Tiny, deep-green leaves hug the ground. Dark-purple flowers appear in early summer. Z 5

Flat growing variety with scented leaves and smothered with white flowers in summer. Slower growing form with some drought tolerance suitable for growing between flagstones and rock gardens. Provide sun and well drained soil. 1-2" h x 12-18" w. Z 5.

Mat forming, fragrant, thyme that could reach 2" tall and spreads 18" wide. Red flowers from early to midsummer against deep-green foliage. Grow in full sun and moderate to dry soil with good drainage. Z 2-9.

A prostrate thyme with a woolly appearance. Fast growing plant with pale-pink flowers in midsummer. Good drainage and air circulation are preferred. Z 5-8.

Native to Eastern North America. Easy to grow in moist, organic, shady sites. White to light-pink flowers develop in spring above a mound of green, deeply veined leaves tinged with burgundy. Stoloniferous plants will form a mass. 12-18" h x 24" w. Z 4-8.

Glossy green leaves with red veining during the growing season to bronze during fall and winter. Creamy-white spikes of flowers for 4-6 weeks during spring. Clump former with some runners. 8-12" ht x 8-12" w. Z 4-8.

Light-green foliage with red specks and reddish-brown midribs. White flowers appear during late spring into early summer on 10" tall plants. This stoloniferous groundcover can spread up to 3'. Z 4-8.

Native. Low spreading deciduous shrub with blue-green leaves turning to red in fall. White bell-shaped flowers give way to small, sweet, dark-blue, edible berries. Requires acid soil and sun for best fruit production. 14-24" ht x 24" w. Z 2-8.

Native. Deciduous shrub requires acidic soil and adaptable to wet or dry areas. White, bell-shaped flowers appear in spring followed by a blue-black, edible berry. Self-fertile but better fruiting if cross-pollinated. 6-12' ht. Z 4-7