pinewood perennial gardens

A more compact cultivar with upright habit and tidy appearance for smaller gardens. Airy panicles of flower clusters appear in late summer. Tolerates drought or standing water. 24-36" h x 20-24" w. Z 4-9.

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.

Native. A deciduous, woody vine capable of climbing 30' feet or more on smooth or rough surfaces. The dark-green palmately compound leaves turn red to burgundy in fall. Bluish berries develop in fall. Easy to grow. Z 4-9.

A vigorous, deciduous, woody vine capable of climbing 30' feet or more on smooth or rough surfaces by adhesive tips on tendrils. A simple leaf with 3 lobes emerging green in the spring turning burgundy in the fall. Prefers well-drained conditions, sun to part shade, and dry to average moisture. Adaptable to many soil types. 30-60' h. Z 4-8.

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.