pinewood perennial gardens

Young, red mottled leaves turn green by summer. Generally evergreen. Pale yellow sepals open to expose bright yellow petals during late spring. 8-10" ht. Z 5-8.

A rhizomatous, clump-forming, deciduous perennial with bright white flowers that appear in early spring. Leaves emerge during early spring with red markings on margin and then develop deep-crimson fall color. 12" h x 15" w. Z 4-8.

A deciduous epimedium. Leaves emerge during early spring with red markings on margin and then develop deep-crimson fall color. Pure-white flowers during spring. 8-10" ht. Z 5-8.

Native. This grass develops light-green summer foliage which turn to a bronzy-red hue in fall. Bronze-red clouds of inflorescences glisten in the late summer-fall sun. Grows to 2' tall with a 2-3' spread. Z 5-8.

Iridescent blue flowers on blue stems arise above the green, spikey basal foliage. Cluster of 4" long lasting flowers begin in early summer. Provide well-drained soils and minimal water. Salt tolerant. Holds color when dried. 24-30" ht. Z 4-9.

Mauve-purple flowers develop during mid to late summer on a compact plant growing to 24-36". Provide sun to part shade and average to consistent moisture. Perfect for smaller gardens. Z 3-7.

A more compact Eupatorium suitable for small gardens. Large, bright mauve-pink flower clusters in mid- to late summer. 3-4' high by 2-3' wide. Z 3-9.

Huge, mauve-pink flowers atop 5' burgundy stems from August through September. Moisture lover. Z 3-8.

Intense, ultra-steel-blue foliage captivates the eye with bright color throughout the season. Cool Season grass that may tend to go dormant during hot weather. Evergreen to semi-evergreen. Trim in late winter/early spring to clean of brown foliage if needed. Prefers sunny sites with good drainage. Flowers in spring. 9-12" h x 18" w. Z 4-8.

Low growing grass with silvery-blue leaves forms a mound 10" high by 12" wide. Brown plumes develop by midsummer. Tolerant of dry conditions. One of the best blue varieties. Z 4-8.