pinewood perennial gardens

Enormous blooms, on red stems, start out a creamy vanilla-white, changing to a soft pink, and finally to a ripe strawberry-red; best coloration under cooler conditions. Pruning will promote a second flush of flowers. 6-7' ht. Z 4-8.

Large 6-9" conical, light-chartreuse flowers in mid-summer that hold into the fall when they turn rich deep-pink. Flower color is not affected by soil pH. Pruning will promote reblooming. 6-8' ht by 6' wide. Z 3-8.

Large 6-9" conical, light-chartreuse flowers in mid-summer that hold into the fall when they turn rich deep-pink. Flower color is not affected by soil pH. Pruning will promote reblooming. 6-8' ht by 6' wide. Z 3-8.

Deciduous shrub with 8" long conical heads in late spring on old wood. The oak leaf shaped leaves are dark-green turning to colors of orange, crimson, and scarlet in fall. Prefers part-shade and average moisture. 6-10' ht. Z 5-9.

Semi-evergreen, low growing shrub with dark blue-green leaves on ascending stems. Bright-yellow, 3" diameter flowers on new wood from June to September followed by red fruit. Best when pruned to the ground in spring. 12-18" ht x 18-24" w. Z 5-7.

Deciduous shrub with upright, compact growth habit has blue-green leaves and develops 2" dia. golden-yellow flowers from midsummer into autumn. Provide full sun to part shade with moist but well-drained soil for best results. Flowers on new wood so can prune in spring. 3-4' ht x 3-4' w. Z 5-8.

Deciduous woody shrub with 3" dia bright yellow, slightly fragrant flowers throughout the summer. Dark green leaves line the reddish, twiggy stems. Cut plants back to the ground in spring for best flowering and to control size. 3-4' ht. Z 5-9.

This mounded grower has silver-green foliage blanketed with 3/4" sunny yellow flowers in the late spring and early summer. Leaves transform to yellow, orange and red, and reveal an attractive exfoliating bark. Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Drought and salt tolerant. 2-3' h x 4-5' w. Z 4-7.

Native. A densely branched and rounded deciduous shrub producing yellow flowers during summer. Prune in spring to control height. Easy to grow in sun to part shade with average well-drained soil. Adaptable to drought, brief flooding, barren rocky, sandy or clay soils. Attractive to pollinators. 1-5' h x 1-4' w. Z 3-8.

Native. Dwarf crested iris with 6" long sword-like leaves and developing blue-violet flowers in the spring. Prefers part-shade to shade but will tolerate sun with enough moisture. Will form colonies with its rhizomatous roots. A tough iris that is dependably tolerant of drought once established. Attractive to pollinators. 6" h. Z 3-8.