pinewood perennial gardens

Shorter species of Monarda growing to 24" h with excellent disease resistance. Subdued, pale pink, 2" dia flowers during early summer. Adaptable from sun to part shade and average to low moisture conditions. Not native to NYS but a valuable contributor to the pollinator garden. 24" h x 33" w. Z 5-8.

Native. Lovely lavender flowers throughout the summer above fragrant foliage. More drought tolerant and resistant to powder mildew than M. didyma types. Prefers sun and moist but well-drained conditions. 2-5' h x 3' w. Z 3-8.

An improved variety with good powdery mildew resistance. Scarlet-red, tubular flowers develop in summer on 3-5' tall stems with fragrant foliage. Z 3-8.

Tall, clump forming variety with sturdy stems producing vibrant, purplish-red flowers beginning in summer and lasting 3-4 weeks. Deadheading will promote additional blooms. A sun loving perennial that thrives in moist rich or average soils. Excellent powdery mildew resistance and a magnet for hummingbirds. 3-4' h x 2' w. Z 4-9.

Native. An upright perennial with narrow aromatic leaves on square, purplish stems. Stems terminate during summer in a series of rounded 2-3" clisters of tubular flowers which are cymes. Pinkish, lavender, or creamy-yellow bracts are arranged beneath each cyme. Leave maturing seed heads to reseed in the garden as can be short lived in certain situations. Prefers sunny sites with moist to dry soils; tolerant of sandy, well-drained soils. Popular with pollinators. 1-3' h x 9-12" w. Z 4-9.

A native plant suitable for coastal conditions. Semi-evergreen to deciduous woody shrub growing typically 5'-6' high. Irregular to mounding shape. Flowers are insignificant. Female plants produce clusters of gray, waxy fruit. Z 2.

An attractive, drought-tolerant bunchgrass with fine leaves and a narrow inflorescence that sways gracefully in the wind. Tolerant of dry conditions and prefers sunny locations. Prune in spring before growth appears. 12-18" ht. Z 6-10.

An attractive, drought-tolerant bunchgrass with fine leaves and a narrow inflorescence that sways gracefully in the wind. Tolerant of dry conditions and prefers sunny locations. Prune in spring before growth appears. 12-18" ht. Z 6-10.

Leaves are gray-green. Flowers are lavender to violet-blue beginning in early summer. 18-24" ht. Z 4-7.

Early blooming variety with compact growth habit for full sun. Showy violet flowers begin in early spring. 10-12" ht. Z 3-8.