pinewood perennial gardens

Deciduous shrub that forms a neat mound of rich green foliage that becomes dark burgundy in fall. Bright neon-red flowers appear in over a long period in early summer. Lightly prune to extend flowering season. 3' ht. Z 4-9

Native. A clump forming grass with delicate, open panicles. Foliage progresses from green during the summer to orange in fall and cream color in winter. A prarie grass for dry, sunny locations. 2'/ 3' in flower. Z 4-9.

Large, velvety soft, greenish leaves cover the ground. Listed as sterile although occasionally flowers may appear. Tolerant of heat and humidity. 8-10" ht. Z 4-8.

Velvety soft, silvery leaves cover the ground. Avoid wet sites. Clean in spring by cutting back to remove brown leaves. Listed as a nonflowering variety. 8" ht. Z 5-8.

Not your typical lamb's ear. This clumb-forming plant has crisp green foliage and lavender-purple flowers on tall leafless stems. Long flowering period during summer. An adaptable plant for sun to part shade. 18-20" ht x 18" w. Z 4-8. 2019 PPA Perennial Plant of the Year.

A compact lilac suitable for small spaces. Pale-pink, fragrant flowers in 4" long panicles emerge in spring. Small, dark-green colored leaves appear very resistant to powdery mildew. 4-5' high by 5-7' wide. Z 3-7.

Small, evergreen subshrub with shiny green leaves and mounding growth habit 12-15" tall. Carmine-rose flowers appear in late summer to early fall. Tolerant of shearing. 12" h x 12-18" w. Z 5-8.

Native. Clump-forming perennial with dense spikes of yellow flowers, resembling lupines, during summer. Tolerant of heat and drought once established. Prefers sun with well-drained soils. Cut back in summer to rejuvenate foliage if necessary. 3' ht x 4' w. Z 5-8.

A great thyme for rock gardens or around stepping stones. Tiny, deep-green leaves hug the ground. Dark-purple flowers appear in early summer. Z 5

Flat growing variety with scented leaves and smothered with white flowers in summer. Slower growing form with some drought tolerance suitable for growing between flagstones and rock gardens. Provide sun and well drained soil. 1-2" h x 12-18" w. Z 5.