pinewood perennial gardens

Large flower heads with rose-pink ray petals and coppery-brown core. 30-36" ht. Z 3-8. 1998 PPA Perennial Plant of the Year.

Upright clump with sturdy stems holding flowers with pure white petals and yellow center beginnning in mid-summer into the fall. More compact than 'White Swan'. 16-21" ht by 12-16" w. Z 3-8.

Upright clump with sturdy stems holding flowers with intense rose petals surrounding a rose center beginnning in mid-summer into the fall. More compact than 'Magnus'. 16-21" ht by 12-16" w. Z 3-8.

Like 'Magnus', petals are horizontal, not drooping, but are a deeper rose-red color. 30-36" ht. Z 3-8.

White flowers with coppery cone. 30-36" ht. Z 3-8.

An interesting addition to the garden. Leaves are deeply lobed, dark green leaves and downy white underneath. Round, powdery-blue flower heads appear during midsummer. Deadhead to promote more flowers. Prefers dry, poor soils and sunny sites. 4' h x 2-3' w. Z 4-9.

A clump forming, rhizomatous, deciduous perennial mounds to 12" h. In early spring, lavender flowers emerge followed by chocolate colored leaves maturing to dark green. Prefers moist but well-drained soils but adaptable to many soil types. 12" h x 18" w. Z 4-9.

Deciduous, clump forming rhizomatous perennial with heart-shaped leaves that emerge chocolate-purple maturing to dark green. Dainty magenta petals with white flushed spurs emerge in early spring. Prefers light shade and moist but well-drained soil. 12" h. Z 5-8.

Robust, evergreen form growing 4-8" tall. Leaves have a reddish tint when young and in winter. Yellow flowers for a short period during spring. Prefers moist, organic soils but tolerates dry, shady spots. Z 6.

Heart-shaped leaflets tinged with red in spring and fall. Rich ruby-red flowers during midspring. 8-12" ht. Z 5-8.