pinewood perennial gardens

Lactiflora. Single. Considered one of the finest white, single peonys with large blossomes of crepe paper-like, crinkled petals surrounded by a tuft of golden stamens in the center. Slightly fragrant. 2-3' h x 2-3' w. Z 3-8.

Lactiflora. Single. Mid-season blooming variety with rose-pink petals surrounding yellow anthers. 3' ht x 3' w. Z 3-8.

Lactiflora. Semi-double flower with coral pink petals appear during late spring into early summer on plants that develop up to 3' tall. Provide a sunny location with well-drained soil with low to medium fertility for best results. An American Peony Society Gold Medal Selection. 36" h x 48" w. Z 3-7.

Lactiflora. Double, pink flowers from midspring to early summer develop on plants up to 3' tall. Z 3-8.

Lactiflora. A single flower type with scarlet-red petals surrounding yellow anthers. 3' ht. Z 4-8.

A more compact cultivar with upright habit and tidy appearance for smaller gardens. Airy panicles of flower clusters appear in late summer. Tolerates drought or standing water. 24-36" h x 20-24" w. Z 4-9.

Native. 4-8' tall, slowly spreading clumps with deep-green, narrow leaves turning golden-orange in autumn. Airy panicles of flower clusters appear in late summer. This native is found in prairies, open woods, and brackish marshes. Z 4.

Erect, metallic blue leaves. To 5' tall in bloom. Z 4.

An upright cultivar with olive-green foliage turning shades of golden in fall. Vigorous grower with narrow plumes in late summer. Nice vertical accent and adaptable to a wide range of conditions. 4-5' ht. Z 2-9. 2014 PPA Perennial Plant of the Year.

The most spectacular coloration of the red switch grasses. Cascading, upright blue-green blades turning to dark-burgundy during fall. Airy pink plumes appear during late summer. 3-4' ht/5' in bloom. Z 4-10.