pinewood perennial gardens

Early blooming coreopsis with brilliant golden-yellow, semi-double flowers. Compact growth habit makes it perfect for containers or borders. Prolong flowering by deadheading. 18" ht x 15-24" w. Z 4-9.

A compact plant growing to 12" high becomes covered in bicolor flowers with prominent orange-red center and fringed, gold petal tips from early summer into the fall. Midseason pruning will promote fresh foliage and a new crop of flowers. Provide full sun and low to average moisture. 12" h x 12-18" w. Z 5-9.

Velvety wine-red, 1.5-2" wide blossoms with a golden-orange button show nicely above the dark green foliage. This sterile cultivar flowers freely from early summer into the fall. 15-18" ht. Z 5-9.

Native. Fine textured, spreading perennial with thread-like leaves. In summer plants produce small yellow flower cluster surrounded by pink petals. Prefers sunny sites with consistent moisture and well-drained soils. 1' h x 2-3' w. Z 3-8.

Threadleaf type with deep-pink petals and yellow center from June to frost. 12-18" ht. Z 4-7. 1993 Plant of the Year in the Netherlands.

Compact plant with threadleaf foliage and deep-yellow flowers all summer. 12-15" ht. Z 5-9.

Dark-green leaves extend 24-30". Bright orange flowers with crimson throat stand above the foliage during midsummer. Z 5-8.

Dwarf variety suitable for containers and low borders. Long lasting yellow flowers appear during midsummer. 16" ht. Z 5-9.

Brilliant, flame-red flowers develop in rows along the stem during midsummer above the 3-4' tall sword-like leaves. Z 5-8.

A tough, drought resistant groundcover with glossy, green leaves and 2" wide, daisy-like, bright-pink flowers with a white center. Flowers all summer. 4-6" ht. Z 5.