pinewood perennial gardens

Clump-forming, slow spreading grass that forms a mound of gracefully arching stems with green leaves. Tolerates sun or shade. More vigorous than the yellow cultivars. Plants turn orange or red during fall. 18-24" ht. Zone 5-9.

This variety has solid, chartreuse-yellow leaves that lights up any shade garden. Nice cascading mound adds a nice texture to the garden. 12" ht. Z 5-9.

Bright-yellow, cascading foliage with thin, green stripes during the growing season turning to pink-red in fall. 12-24" ht. Z 5-9. 2009 PPA Perennial Plant of the Year.

Native. Plant forms a mass of 3' or taller stems with elongated leaves that develop along the stem. Flowers consist of yellow ray petals surrounding a greenish-yellow core. Prefers sunny sites with consistent moisture. Cut back in early spring to encourage branching and more flowers. Attractive to pollinators and butterflies. 3' h x 2-3' w. Z 3-8.

Long blooming perennial with compact habit is covered with bold red flowers from late summer through fall. Grows best in full sun with average to moist, well-drained soil. Deadheading will extend bloom time. 18-20" h x 20-24" w. Z 3-9.

A taller variety with multicolored blooms from late summer through fall. Flowers of yellow petals edged with red-orange at the base surround a chesnut-brown cones. Grows best in full sun with average to moist, well-drained soil. Pinch back early to promote branching and deadheading to extend flowering time. 36-40" h x 24-36" w. Z 4-8.

Native. Attractive, upright, herbaceous perennial growing from 3-5' with 2-3" wide yellow flowers and golden center during the summer and into the fall. Tolerant of a wilde range of conditions including poor soil and dry sites although prefers moist, well-drained soil and sun. Easy to grow. 3-5' h x 2' w. Z 3-8.

Thick, leathery, evergreen leaves form a mounding habit year round. A mix of flower colors in singles and doubles appear in late winter, lasting a month or more. Tolerates dry shade. Avoid wet areas. 12-18" ht. Z 4-8.

A series made up of various varieties differing in flower color. Varieties offered depend on availability. This first year flowering series produces longer lasting flowers above sturdy, attractive foliage. Available in white, red, and pink tones. Tolerates dry shade. Avoid wet areas. 12-18" h x 12"-18" w. Z 5-8.

Showy clusters of outward facing blooms during late winter into spring in pastel shades that develop a tinge of green as they mature. Leathery, evergreen foliage forms nice clumps throughout the year. Tolerates dry shade. 12-15" ht. Z 3-9.