pinewood perennial gardens

Glossy green leaves with red veining during the growing season to bronze during fall and winter. Creamy-white spikes of flowers for 4-6 weeks during spring. Clump former with some runners. 8-12" ht x 8-12" w. Z 4-8.

Light-green foliage with red specks and reddish-brown midribs. White flowers appear during late spring into early summer on 10" tall plants. This stoloniferous groundcover can spread up to 3'. Z 4-8.

Native. Low spreading deciduous shrub with blue-green leaves turning to red in fall. White bell-shaped flowers give way to small, sweet, dark-blue, edible berries. Requires acid soil and sun for best fruit production. 14-24" ht x 24" w. Z 2-8.

Native. Deciduous shrub requires acidic soil and adaptable to wet or dry areas. White, bell-shaped flowers appear in spring followed by a blue-black, edible berry. Self-fertile but better fruiting if cross-pollinated. 6-12' ht. Z 4-7

3-4' high, spiky plant topped with rose-violet flowers all season. Pruning can control height and promote branching. Full sun is best. This plant is not afraid to naturalize by seed. Z 7-9.

A naturally dwarf form with a mounding habit. Small clusters of rose-violet flowers all season. Does best in sun. This plant is not afraid to naturalize by seed and should return the following year as it is a tender perennial. 18-24" h x 24" w. Z 7-10.

Native. A short-lived perennial that will self sow. Prefers wet areas although can tolerate drier sites. Blue-violet flowers appear on tall stems from midsummer to fall. Cut back after flowering to stimulate more blooms. 4-6' ht. Z 3-9.

Mounding habit with fine textured foliage, reminiscent of Amsonia hubrectii, becomes covered with purple flowers during mid to late summer. A butterfly magnet. Drought resistant. 24-30" h x 24-30" w. Z 4-9.

Native. A tall, course, upright perennial for wet areas. Deep-purple flowers in 3-4" wide clusters emerge in late summer atop 4-5' tall stems with 4-5" long, narrow leaves. Z 5-9.

Deep purplish-red flower spikes appear from late spring throughout the summer. An attractive vertical accent for the middle or back of the border. 20" ht. Z 4-8.