pinewood perennial gardens

Small, lime green leaves line the arching stems of this low growing, compact, semi-evergreen plant. Foliage takes on golden tones in full sun. Small, creamy-white flowers in spring followed by blue-purple fruit in fall. 3.5' ht x 3.5' w. Z 5-9.

Native honeysuckle with fragrant, tubular red flowers followed by red fruit on a twining vine. A noninvasive, vigorous grower that prefers dry to average soils. Can be trained on a fence or trellis. Flowers, attractive to hummingbirds, occur on old and new wood. 4-7' h x 1-6' w. Z 4-8.

A twining vine with red, trumpet-like flowers from late spring throughout the summer. Ideal on a trellis or fence growing 10' or more. Prefers full sun to part shade and tolerates drought once established. Blooms on old and new wood so prune anytime it's convenient. 3-8' h x 10' w. Z 4-9.

Lime-green to yellowish leaves brighten shady areas. More well-behaved than the species. Z 3-9.

Native. Perfect vase-shaped form is created by erect 2-6' fronds. Yellowish-green fronds develop from erect crown. This fern spreads readily by underground runners. Prefers moist, rich soil although lighter soils will suffice. Z 2-6.

This hardy species has lilac-purple flowers that contrasts against the green, toothed leaves. Flowers occur during late spring. 1-2" ht. Z 3-10.

White flowering form of the species.

Great, dwarf miscanthus growing to 3'/ 4' with plumes. Narrow, silver-gray foliage turns yellow in fall. Z 6.

A dwarf, compact form with green and white stripes suitable for smaller gardens and containers. Silky pink plumes develop in fall. Drought tolerant when established but prefers average moisture and sunny sites. 3-4' h x 3' w. Z 5-9.

Most common and well-known Miscanthus. Fine-textured grass with copper-red plumes developing during fall. 6' ht/ 7' in flower. Z 5.