pinewood perennial gardens

Native. 4-8' tall, slowly spreading clumps with deep-green, narrow leaves turning golden-orange in autumn. Airy panicles of flower clusters appear in late summer. This native is found in prairies, open woods, and brackish marshes. Z 4.

Erect, metallic blue leaves. To 5' tall in bloom. Z 4.

An upright cultivar with olive-green foliage turning shades of golden in fall. Vigorous grower with narrow plumes in late summer. Nice vertical accent and adaptable to a wide range of conditions. 4-5' ht. Z 2-9. 2014 PPA Perennial Plant of the Year.

The most spectacular coloration of the red switch grasses. Cascading, upright blue-green blades turning to dark-burgundy during fall. Airy pink plumes appear during late summer. 3-4' ht/5' in bloom. Z 4-10.

Gracefully weeping foliage forms a 3-4' mound with golden-yellow fall color. Bristley flower heads held slightly higher than foliage develop during early fall. Z (5)6.

Gracefully weeping foliage forms a 3-4' mound with golden-yellow fall color. Bristley flower heads held slightly higher than foliage develop during early fall. Z (5)6.

Shorter form of the species. Foliage turns golden with hues of red-orange tints and silvery-tan plumes during fall. 28-34" ht by 24-30" spread. Z 5-9.

Native. Slow growing, native grass with slender, green leaves to 8" long. Semi-evergreen in cold climates. Adaptable to sunny or shady locations and tolerates dry, sandy, wooded settings. Spring flowers insignificant. 8" ht. Z 4.

Native. Slow growing, native grass with slender, green leaves to 8" long. Semi-evergreen in cold climates. Adaptable to sunny or shady locations and tolerates dry, sandy, wooded settings. Spring flowers insignificant. 8" ht. Z 4.

Great border plant with plumes reaching no more than 12" tall. Z 6.