pinewood perennial gardens

Variegated with creamy margins. Best variegation in sun to part-shade. Does not spread as quickly as the species. Lavender flowers appear in August. 12" high by 12-24" spread. Z 6-9.

Narrower (1/4" wide), lighter green leaves than L. muscari 'Big Blue'. Pale-lavender flowers during August followed by black fruit. 12" ht. Z 4-9.

This native plant bears brilliant red spikes during midsummer. Clump-forming with toothed, 3-4" long leaves. This favorite of hummingbirds prefers the moist, shady sites found along stream banks and wet meadows. 2-4' ht. Z 3-8.

Native. A clump-forming perennial with upright leafy stems that bear dense spikes of light to bright blue tubular, two-lipped flowers from late summer to autumn. Suitable near water as it prefers moist soil and part shade. Short-lived. 12-36" h x 6-12" w. Z 4-8.

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.