pinewood perennial gardens

3-4' high, spiky plant topped with rose-violet flowers all season. Pruning can control height and promote branching. Full sun is best. This plant is not afraid to naturalize by seed. Z 7-9.

A naturally dwarf form with a mounding habit. Small clusters of rose-violet flowers all season. Does best in sun. This plant is not afraid to naturalize by seed and should return the following year as it is a tender perennial. 18-24" h x 24" w. Z 7-10.

Native. A short-lived perennial that will self sow. Prefers wet areas although can tolerate drier sites. Blue-violet flowers appear on tall stems from midsummer to fall. Cut back after flowering to stimulate more blooms. 4-6' ht. Z 3-9.

Mounding habit with fine textured foliage, reminiscent of Amsonia hubrectii, becomes covered with purple flowers during mid to late summer. A butterfly magnet. Drought resistant. 24-30" h x 24-30" w. Z 4-9.

Native. A tall, course, upright perennial for wet areas. Deep-purple flowers in 3-4" wide clusters emerge in late summer atop 4-5' tall stems with 4-5" long, narrow leaves. Z 5-9.

Deep purplish-red flower spikes appear from late spring throughout the summer. An attractive vertical accent for the middle or back of the border. 20" ht. Z 4-8.

Deep blue-purple, upright spikes cover this 12-15" high plant during the season. Z 6-9.

Low growing, long flowering groundcover with small, lavender-blue flowers during midspring into summer. Leaves are deep-green flushed with burgundy and copper. 4-6" ht. Z 4-8.

Low growing, long flowering groundcover with small, lavender-blue flowers during midspring into summer. Leaves are deep-green flushed with burgundy and copper. 4-6" ht. Z 4-8.

Native. A clumping perennial with lance-like shaped, lacey foliage. Dramatic candleabra-like spikes of white 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. 4-7' h x 2-4' w. Z 3-10.