pinewood perennial gardens

Deep-purple foliage all season with 8-9" single carmine-red flowers beginning in mid-summer and lasting into fall. Prefers sunny sites and thrives in wet soils but average moisture is fine. 4' h x 4' w. Z 5-8.

A native plant for wet conditions with pale-pink or white, 3-4" wide flowers appearing from late summer to early fall. 3-7' ht. Z 5-8.

Large, crimson-red, ruffled flowers from mid- to late summer. Deeply lobed leaves. 4-5' ht. Z 5-9.

8-9" wide, ruffled flowers are rose-pink with a red eye from mid- to late summer. Plants form compact, rounded, 3' high mounds. Z 4-9.

Develops into a sturdy clump with dark, near-black maple-like leaves with huge 8" flowers in pale pink petals and dark pink veining during mid summer into fall. Prefers sunny site with consistent moisture. Cutting back after flowering may stimulate more blooms. 4' h x 4' w. Z 4-9.

Large, heart-shaped leaves are bright gold to chartreuse depending on light levels. Grayish white flowers. Tolerant of sun and shows good slug resistance. 20" ht by 42" spread. (L)

Green leaves with yellow edge. Lilac flowers. (M)

Large, blue-green leaves of heavy substance form a huge mound. White flowers during midsummer. Excellent slug resistance. (G)

Large, thick, heavy-corrugated, wide-oval, powder blue-green leaves. White lily-like flowers appear in summer. 33" h x 47" w. Z 2-9 (G)

Thick, round, blue-green leaves form a symmetrical mound. Lavender flowers form on 12" scapes during summer. Hosta of the Year 2008. (S).