pinewood perennial gardens

A low-growing cultivar that spreads by rhizomes to form a nice carpet. Carmine-red flowers appear in late spring. Leaves turn bright-orange to red in fall. Provide sun to part-shade and average moisture. 6-10" high by 12-24" wide. Z 5-8.

Geum with fully double, large, scarlet-red flowers from late spring into summer over clumps of softly haired medium green foliage. 24" h x 12-18" w. Z 5-7.

Clump-forming, slow spreading grass that forms a mound of gracefully arching stems with green leaves. Tolerates sun or shade. More vigorous than the yellow cultivars. Plants turn orange or red during fall. 18-24" ht. Zone 5-9.

This variety has solid, chartreuse-yellow leaves that lights up any shade garden. Nice cascading mound adds a nice texture to the garden. 12" ht. Z 5-9.

Bright-yellow, cascading foliage with thin, green stripes during the growing season turning to pink-red in fall. 12-24" ht. Z 5-9. 2009 PPA Perennial Plant of the Year.

Native. Plant forms a mass of 3' or taller stems with elongated leaves that develop along the stem. Flowers consist of yellow ray petals surrounding a greenish-yellow core. Prefers sunny sites with consistent moisture. Cut back in early spring to encourage branching and more flowers. Attractive to pollinators and butterflies. 3' h x 2-3' w. Z 3-8.

Long blooming perennial with compact habit is covered with bold red flowers from late summer through fall. Grows best in full sun with average to moist, well-drained soil. Deadheading will extend bloom time. 18-20" h x 20-24" w. Z 3-9.

A taller variety with multicolored blooms from late summer through fall. Flowers of yellow petals edged with red-orange at the base surround a chesnut-brown cones. Grows best in full sun with average to moist, well-drained soil. Pinch back early to promote branching and deadheading to extend flowering time. 36-40" h x 24-36" w. Z 4-8.

Native. Attractive, upright, herbaceous perennial growing from 3-5' with 2-3" wide yellow flowers and golden center during the summer and into the fall. Tolerant of a wilde range of conditions including poor soil and dry sites although prefers moist, well-drained soil and sun. Easy to grow. 3-5' h x 2' w. Z 3-8.

Thick, leathery, evergreen leaves form a mounding habit year round. A mix of flower colors in singles and doubles appear in late winter, lasting a month or more. Tolerates dry shade. Avoid wet areas. 12-18" ht. Z 4-8.