Height: 4-15'. Our bashful native clematis don't get the attention of the . Drought tolerant. Height: 40-60'. Width: 18". Daisy-like yellow flowers with squared-off edges bloom on stout stems in late summer. Rain garden plant., Blazing Star (Liatris spicata) - SUN TO PART SUN, Bright, pink-purple blooms on tall spikes in summer. Moist, near-neutral, rich soil. Height: 8-16". Add organic mulch in spring. Deer resistant., Pennsylvania Sedge(Carex pensylvanica) - PART TO FULL SHADE, Inflorescence red-purple in very early spring. Can survive in a variety of conditions but prefers well-drained, moist, slighly acidic soil. Width: 1'. Flat clusters of rosy-pink flowers on stiff stems in July and August, followed by interesting seed pods. In Gilpin, Chinese clematis can be seen along side 119 coming [] Clusters of yellow flowers in summer. Plant bulb no deeper than 6", depending on size. Width: 18". Best for naturalizing by a pond or stream. Older individuals will go dormant after flowering. May be moved in early spring, but do not divide woody crown. Self-sows where happy. Shiny, round leaves. You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. Butterfly and wildlife plant. Moist, rich soil. Part sun. Average soil. Bold leaves. Part shade. Clematis require at least 5-6 hours of full sun, or all day filtered sun. The plant produces scarlet flowers from May through July. Best in drifts. Deep taproot makes transplanting of all but young seedlings impossible. The roots of Lonicera sempervirens like alkaline soils, so make sure your soil is tested before planting to see if it needs to be amended with lime or fertilizer. Deer resistant., Canada Violet (Viola canadensis) - PART SHADE, White blooms tinged purple with yellow centers throughout spring and well into summer. Use as a specimen in borders or in meadows. Use in borders or in dry, open woods, especially along paths or at the wood edge. Pennsylvania native plants are plants that thrived in the area before settlement. Relatively simple to grow., Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata) - FULL TO PART SUN, Medium to large tree. Nipped seedlings will resprout vigorously, but protect until well-established and sizeable., Inconspicuous greenish blooms in spring attract bees. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. Height: 3-6". Height: 4-7'. Deadhead to prevent. Best in moist, fertile soil, but adaptable. Height: 6-10". The soil, whether alkaline or acidic, needs to be free-draining . Rain garden plant., Swamp Saxifrage (Saxifraga pensylvanica) PART SHADE, Greenish-white flowers in branched clusters on stout, 1-4' high stalks in spring. Provides important winter food for birds. Good companions are White Wood Aster and Wild Stonecrop., Creamy Violet (Viola striata) - PART SHADE, Blooms white with violet lines on lower flower petals in late spring. Clematis virginiana (Virgin's-bower) In eastern North American* lowlands, this vigorous native vine quickly climbs by twining or trails along the ground in twisted fashion. Width: 8". To propagate by seed, the seeds should be planted in early spring after the first frost date in the area where they are to be planted. Finely cut foliage. Native plants include: There are approximately 2,100 native plants in Pennsylvania. Height: 1-2'. Found in open woods in wild areas. Width: to 2'. Attractive, silver-gray waterspotting on emerging, maple-like leaves, fading as foliage expands. Use our interactive toolsto design your dream garden. Division possible in spring or fall, but not usually necessary. Deadhead to prevent. Fiddleheads unfurl bright green in spring. Average soil. Width: 2'. Moist, rich soil. Provides food and cover for songbirds; supports small and large mammals. Fairly moist, fertile soil. Spreads by underground rhizomes to form extensive colonies. Height: 5-10'. Here is a native clematis, Virgin's Bower (Clematis virginiana), up on the arbor. Long-lived. Height: 3-5'. Good companions are Foamflower, later-blooming Creeping Phlox or spring bulbs. Edible nuts and gold leaves in fall. It will not survive drought. Easily grown but not deer or rabbit resistant. Deadhead to prevent. Blooms gold with brown centers in mid- to late summer. The use of When growing Passiflora incarnata (purple passionflower), keep the plant well watered during dry periods and fertilize regularly during active growing seasons. Prefers rich, well-drained acidic soils. Can be used as a medium height groundcover. Moist, rich soil., Squirrel Corn (Dicentra Canadensis) PART SHADE, Spring ephemeral. Shiny, bright green leaves. There are more than 300 species and hundreds of hybrids of clematis. Deer resistant. An interesting woodland groundcover, often grown for its very strong, leek-like flavor. Deer resistant., Doll's Eyes (Actaea pachypoda) - PART SHADE, Small white flowers in May. A filler plant for the woodland garden, open woods or wood edge. See Monarda clinopodia for cultural information. Good drainage. Part shade. Three-petaled, maroon blooms held above 3-leaved plants in spring. Deer resistant., Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia) DAPPLED SUN TO SHADE. This group is the most challenging from a pruning standpoint, because the vines bloom on old and new wood. Always attractive. Maintaining Native Biodiversity: Native plants experience multiple threats such as habitat conversion, invasion of exotic species, deer herbivory, pollution, and over collecting. Pennsylvania's native flora includes seven species of wild grapes. Rain garden plant. Forms ground-covering drifts. Streaks or necrosis on leaves may indicate a virus. Height: 3-7'. Chinese/Oriental Clematis (Clematis orientalis L.) Eradication of all live plants is required throughout the entirety of all Colorado counties. Impressive species for back of border or to mix with tall grasses and asters in a meadow. Part to full sun. Bees really like it - a bee was entering or leaving almost every flower as I was taking pictures. Do not over-fertilize. Elegant clusters of drooping, greenish-white flowers in summer. Climbing roses bloom from spring through fall, depending on the variety you choose. Sandy to average soil. An aggressive, colony-forming, woodland groundcover for larger, shady places or under shrubs. Also called Sharp-Leaved Aster. Width: 3'. Butterfly plant. The most common are summer grape ( Vitis aestivalis ), . Height: 1-3'. Photo credit: Nancy Knauss. Subtle yellow blooms along stems in spring. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. Consistently moist, but not wet, soil, especially during active growth period. Passiflora incarnata blooms from spring through summer, but most growth occurs after the first frost in fall. Width: 3-6'. Spread: 20-35'. This datasheet on Clematis vitalba covers Identity, Overview, Distribution, Dispersal, Hosts/Species Affected, Diagnosis, Biology & Ecology, Environmental Requirements, Natural Enemies, Impacts, Uses, Prevention/Control, Further Information. BY CAROL HOWE Plant several for more fruit. Also, this plant may need additional fertilization during its first year after planting due to its heavy root system that grows quickly in its new location compared to older established plants. Height: 3-10'. Early spring flowers provide nectar for butterflies, ants, and honeybees. Passiflora incarnata is native to the tropical regions of South America. Nice mixed with mainly foliage plants such as Coral Bells. Height: 2-3'. Provides food for birds and small mammals. Examples of this group are: Clematis terniflora (sweet autumn clematis), C. 'Gipsy Queen', C. 'Jackmanii', C. 'Ville de Lyon'. Moist to wet, fertile soil. Shows up nicely in front of a dark background. Most clematis are woody, deciduous vines while others are shrub, or trailing types. Deadhead to prevent. Rain garden plant. Moist, humusy, acidic soil. Provides food and shelter for birds and small mammals., Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) - FULL TO PART SUN, Also called Sugarberry. 5. Climbing hydrangeas are bushy plants that have aerial roots. Good wildlife plant., Dutchman's Breeches (Dicentra cucullaria) - PART SHADE, Spring ephemeral. Height: 4-6. Extensive woody rootstock takes several years to develop. This easy-to-grow plant has large, ruffled, blue flowers that start to appear in early summer and continue throughout mid to late summer. Rain garden plant. Fertilize in spring. Height: 3-6'. Drooping clusters of white, bell-shaped flowers in spring. Shadier rain garden plant. Most retail nurseries and mail-order catalogs now offer native plants. Rain garden plant., Purple-Flowering Raspberry (Rubus odoratus) - PART SHADE, Deciduous, suckering shrub. Other cultural requirements the same as for Trillium erectum, above., White Turtlehead (Chelone glabra) - PART SUN, Flowers white tinged with pink and clustered among top-most leaves in late summer. They also prefer neutral pH soil, so if you have a lot of limestone or other acidic soil in your yard, consider adding lime before planting a climbing rose. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. 2. Clematis virginiana Jump to a section: Subspecies and Varieties | Synonyms | Specimens and Distribution Subspecies and Varieties Not applicable or data not available. Once the plants are established they will require little else. Semi-evergreen. Will grow on steep, rocky banks. Nice to scatter in a woodland garden, especially around plants that emerge later such as ferns. It is quite similar to sweet-autumn clematis ( C. terniflora ); I can only tell them apart by looking at the foliage (the non-native species has smooth leaf margins). Often found growing on steep banks along roadsides. Mark site well so as not to disturb roots. Spread: 3-8' or more. Sun to part sun. Drought tolerant once established. Cultural requirements same as for Sambucus canadensis. Self-sows, but not aggressively. Seeds attract birds. Average soil, moist in spring. Long, soft needles. Width: 1'. Clematis is a genus of over 250 species of vines and ascending perennial herbs found throughout the world. Deer resistant. Be sure to get the entire taproot out or it may resprout. New plants easy to move in spring or may be divided. Average soil. The vine has long, slender leaves and masses of flowers in shades of pink, white and purple. Taking native plants from the wild depletes native populations. Height: 6-12". Deer resistant., Poke Milkweed (Asclepias exaltata) PART SUN, Also called Tall Milkweed. Use native plants. Self-sows. Width: 1-2'. Extremely adaptable. Good native substitute for Japanese pachysandra. Medium to very moist, average soil. Culture and use information the same. Blooms light pink in early summer. Green fruits ripen to purple berries in fall. Good cut or dried flower. Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) - MORNING SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE, Evergreen groundcover. Moist to wet, rich soil. Clematis virginiana can be propagated by seeds, root cuttings, or vegetative cuttings. Height and width: 10-16". Part shade, especially in the afternoon. Full to part sun. Deer resistant., Switchgrass(Panicum virgatum) - SUN TO PART SUN -Also called Panic Grass, Clump-forming, with much natural color and size variation. Morning sun to bright shade. The pond and its beds were installed in August 2007. Long-lived. Self-sows. Use a strong spray of water to dislodge, but, in general, avoid overhead watering. Part shade. Width: 3-6'. It is a vigorous, deciduous, twining vine with a rampant growth habit. Also nice as an accent plant or as a step-down layer between shrubs and shorter plants. Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) blooms from May through July and produces fruit after it flowers. The plant requires full sun and well-drained soil for best results, but it does not tolerate heavy clay soils very well. Ferns can be used to hide bare spots. Blooms greenish-white on stiff stems above leaves in early summer. See Monarda clinopodia, above, for cultural information. Sun to part sun. Part shade. Moist to wet, near-neutral soil. Rain garden plant. Deer resistant., Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris) PART SUN, Loose clusters of yellow-gold, 1-1" blooms in early spring. Height: 3-6". To create additional collections, you must be a paid member of our site. Also good in partly shaded rock gardens or as a filler in an awkward corner. Wreath Goldenrod (Solidago caesia) MORNING SUN TO LIGHT SHADE. Nice with other tall, late-blooming moisture lovers such as New England Aster and New York Ironweed. Rust may disfigure leaves but plants survive. Moist to wet, average soil. Part sun. Height: 2-3'. A good transition plant between woodland or shrubs and lawn. Width: 2'. Additionally, invasive plants tend to emerge earlier in the spring, leaving native plants to fight for nutrients, space, and other resources. Morning sun to bright shade. Cut back if affected by thrips or powdery mildew. After that, you should be able to assign a pruning group and adjust pruning and clean-up activities accordingly. Shadier rain garden plant. I showed its flower stalk in May. If given support, it will climb rapidly with the aid of tendrilous leaf petioles to 20'. Leaves fern-like. Part to full shade. A delicate-looking yet rugged, undemanding plant. Shiny, round, black seeds in dried clusters may remain through winter. Bluish berries which may be somewhat bitter in mid-summer. Deeply cut foliage which may turn red-purple in fall. Additional information. Hardy kiwi vines are a great choice for Pennsylvania gardens because they can be grown either in containers or in the ground. They depend on native plants and the insects that have co-evolved with them. Deer resistant. During the first growing season, keep the plant pruned back to a height of 18 to 24 inches. Transplant with care in early spring. They are easy to care for, but they need plenty of sunlight to thrive. Part shade. Bloom time: July, Aug, Sept. Please enable scripts and reload this page. The roots are shallow, so chunks can easily be pulled up and inflicted on your friends when it gets too big. And best of all, they evolved here and are uniquely adapted to our regions environment. Grows continually through the season and stays looking fresh till first frost. Sun to shade; moderately wet to medium moisture level; prefers rich soil but will grow on coarse sands and gravels to fine silt loams, heavy silts, silty clay loams, stiff clays and peats; prefers slightly acid to neutral pH but tolerates alkaline pH. Moist, but very well-drained, rich soil. Allow for wide-spreading, running root system and permit to die back naturally. Interplant with other species such as ferns, Wild Ginger or White Wood Aster to follow. Black stems. Moist, well-drained, rich soil. Clump-forming. Stems from the prior growing season produce the heaviest flush of flowers in late spring, followed by a lighter bloom in late summer on new wood. Height: 2-3'. Self-sows aggressively. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. A naturalizing species for open woods or meadows. Allow plenty of room as plants spread moderately fast by shallow rhizomes. Clematis plants have vines that are vigorous growers with beautiful flower blooms. Water regularly in summer. Bowman's Root is a nice companion. Lovely in a woodland garden. Moist, fertile soil. Sun to part sun. Other cultural requirements the same as for Trillium erectum. Plants may be affected by thrips and mildew over the growing season. Moist, average soil. Butterfly plant. Part sun to bright shade. This article will give you an overview of flowering vines that grow best in Pennsylvania to help you choose the right one for your garden. A location that offers bright sunshine in the morning followed by light shade in the afternoon is ideal. These roots help the plant climb up trellises and other structures. It does pretty well in the dry soil here in the sun, though it starts to wilt if it goes a while in hot weather without rain. Average soil. The plant produces runners along its length that root easily in moist soil, where they will produce new plants next year. Long-lived. Height: 1-3'. Width: 1-2'. Height and width: 1'. Use as an accent plant in a woodland garden, on a rocky bank or as an airy groundcover under deciduous trees. Will create a groundcover in time if allowed to self-sow. Difficult to confine to neat clumps due to wide-ranging rhizomes, so best used for naturalizing. Silver-white blooms along a spike in late summer and fall. Will self-sow, but not aggressively. May be short-lived due to heavy bloom. Use in rock crevices or in rocky soil, near stone walks or paths or under shrubs and trees. Part shade. Medium to large tree. Height: 12-18". Leaves turn yellow in fall. This is Blue Mistflower or Hardy Ageratum (Conoclinium coelestinum 'Blue'). Height: to 18". Width: 2'. Can be an aggressive self-sower. Butterfly plant. Be sure to follow responsible landscaping techniques and do your best to match your propertys soil and light conditions to the native plants you choose. Most clematis are hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 8 and native to North America. Shadier rain garden plant. Often found growing on steep, rocky, wooded slopes or stream banks in wild areas. Average moisture. Pinch plants in mid-May and again in early June for more compact growth and more flowers, or cut back by half in June. Average soil. This week's native plant is Clematis virginiana and it has plenty of fanciful names so choose your favorite: virgin's bower, devil's darning needles, and old man's beard. Many excellent native trees, shrubs, and vines offer four seasons' interest with their fragrant flowers, eye-catching fruit, brilliant fall color, and sculptural forms in winter. These plants are known for their showy flowers and are often used as a houseplant or for hanging baskets. Red fruits on vigorous individuals in late summer. A prolific bloomer, its white flowers attract pollinators late summer into fall followed by showy seed heads reminiscent of an "old man's beard," another of its common names. Fruit supports a variety of species. Rain garden plant., Rue anemone (Thalictrum thalictroides) PART SHADE TO SHADE, Dainty, white to pink blooms in spring and early summer. Protect from deer until well- established and sizeable., Aniseroot (Osmorhiza longistylis) - PART SHADE, Small, white flowers from spring to early summer. Dig a hole twice the size and depth of the pot. Will tolerate drier soils than the other Monardas. Moist, near-neutral, rich soil. Nice mixed with Christmas Fern, Virginia Bluebells or Creeping Phlox. Second, they are unlikely to escape and become invasive, destroying natural habitat. Width: 2-3'. Self-sows. Moist to wet, fertile soil. Part shade. Moist, rich soil. Height: 2-3'. Excellent wildlife plant., Shrub. The federal government has estimated that nearly 25 percent of the 20,000 plant species native to North America are at risk of extinction, many of these through habitat loss. Attractive foliage lasts in good condition into fall with enough moisture. Light yellow flowers with green centers in summer to early fall. The plant needs regular fertilization and plenty of water during the growing season but does not need pruning or staking for support. Best for naturalizing in woodland gardens in light shade. Height and width: 12-16". Also good at the back of a border. Also, plant here and there among other species to unify a garden. Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense) - PART SHADE, Deciduous groundcover. Lovely as a groundcover under deciduous trees in a woodland garden. Smothers weeds. Part shade or dappled light. Deer resistant., Joe-Pye Weed (Eupatoriadelphus fistulosus) PART TO FULL SUN, Also called Trumpetweed. Sun to part sun. Good foundation planting as plants receive a bit of lime leached from the concrete. Prune just after bloom, as flowers are produced on older canes. Whole plants can be moved. Forms colonies. Easy. Rain garden plant. Clematis ligusticifolia requires full sun to partial shade and grows in USDA zones 5 through 9. Moist to dry, average soil. Will continue blooming longer with moisture. Must be protected from slugs beginning late June. Wide-leaved tufts. Acorns provide food for variety of birds and mammals and cavities provide den, nesting, and roosting sites for birds. Deer resistant., Purple Trillium (Trillium erectum) - PART SHADE OR DAPPLED LIGHT, Also called Wake Robin. Trumpet honeysuckle can be grown in USDA zones 7 through 10, where it prefers full sun exposure and well-drained soil. Width: 2-3'. It put up shoots in spring of 2010 but every one of them got eaten before it could start to climb. Divide every 3-5 years in spring before plant emerges. Prune back old or weak canes to trunk near the ground in winter every few years. Deer resistant., New England Aster (Symphotrichum novae-angliae) PART SUN, Showy clusters of 1-2" wide, violet-purple to pink flowers with orange centers in fall. Resembles lily-of-the-valley. Great Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica) is another plant that likes moist soil. Clusters of 1-2" long, red, tubular blossoms throughout the growing season. Height: 6-12'. Width: 8". Clematis 'Mrs. N. Thompson' features vivid violet-purple flowers with fuchsia stripes. White, fragrant, tubular blossoms with red styles in early summer. Red berries. Spread: to 3'. Plants turn orange-brown in fall. Blooms earlier than common milkweed. It seems to do fine in the pond. Clematis is the scientific name and the most common name for this group of plants, but some of the old and popular species are also called traveler's joy, virgin's bower, and old man's beard. Transplant in spring to early summer only. Hummingbird and butterfly plant. Natives Native vines are often the easiest and most adaptable in the landscape. Mixes micely with yellow composites. Spread: to 16". When to Prune Clematis Flowers are the most important impact of clematis, so keeping them blooming strong every year is the main goal for pruning clematis. Height: 2-4'. Height: 2-3'. Roots are thick. Protect from harsh frost and wind. The best time to plant Hardy Kiwi Vine (Actinidia arguta) is early spring when the soil is warm but not hot enough to harm tender roots yet too cold for blooms to form on flowers. Height: 4-10'. Self-sows. Moist but well-drained, near-neutral soil. Large, bold leaves. Mass for a groundcover in shade, or plant among spring ephemerals to cover bare spots. flashy-flowered hybrids, but they are elegant enough to deserve a space in the garden. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Width: 1-1'. Height: 12-18". A very cute little native Goldenrod - Blogger Star Jasmine is an evergreen vine that can grow up to 6 feet long. Individuals short-lived, but plant self-sows freely. Golden Ragwort (Senecio aureus) PART SHADE, Gold flowers held on stiff stems above foliage in May. Shadier rain garden plant., White Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis) - SUN TO LIGHT SHADE. I did forget one very important point. Deer resistant., Wool Grass(Scirpus cyperinus) - PART TO FULL SUN -Also called Rush, Strongly vertical. Spreads to form large mats. Medium to dry, average soil. Slow to establish, but will form a thick patch in time. This plant does not like drought conditions or standing water in the soil at any time of year. The Sensitive Fern on top of the rock was a present from Mother Nature. Win $1,000 In Plant Cash - Spring 2023 Giveaway. Height: 3-6'. Width: 12-16". Height: 4-8'. Each plant has an image, description, and amount of light needed. Width: 2-3'. The trumpet flowers are white with a yellow center, and they have four petals that look like the bell of a trumpet. Part shade, especially in the afternoon. Height: 2-6'. Intermingle with large-leaved groundcovers such as Bloodroot or Wild Ginger, or with ferns to add height. Spreads aggressively by runners. Add plenty of well-moistened sphagnum peat, compost and pine needles to soil when planting. Good wildlife plant., Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) - PART SUN, Blooms red (occasionally white or salmon) on a spike from an evergreen rosette in mid-summer. Beautiful, iconic white flowers in spring., Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) - FULL SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE, Deciduous, suckering, multi-stemmed, small tree. They'll turn brown and open to disperse seeds into the air. It goes dormant in summer and blooms in winter. This is an aggressive species best used for naturalizing in large areas such as meadows and fields. Filter by: Sort by: Ampelaster carolinianus $37 Lonicera Major Wheeler $37 Wisteria macrostachya Clara Mack $37 Clematis crispa Big Sombrero $39 Wisteria frutescens Nivea $37 Passiflora incarnata $37 Clematis Genie Brannon $48 Wisteria macrostachya Blue Moon $37 Height: 2-3'. Top growth must be protected from rabbits and deer. Moist to wet soil. Deer resistant., Downy Yellow Violet (Viola pubescens) - PART SHADE, Yellow blooms in spring. They are wetland plants, so I'm not sure how well this one would do in a long dry spell. Tall Tickseed (Coreopsis tripteris) - SUN TO PART SUN. Ours have male and female flowers on different plants. Bird and butterfly plant. This species can cover young trees and bushes, weighing them down and damaging them, as well as smothering and out-competing other vegetation. Rain garden plant. Part shade. Sun to part sun. Nice when grown with Creeping Phlox or White Wood Aster to fill in bare spots since weaker plants disappear by midsummer. Deer resistant, but protect until well-established and sizeable., Sweet Azalea (Rhododendron arborescens) -MORNING SUN, DAPPLED LIGHT, PART SHADE, Deciduous shrub. Moist, near-neutral, rich soil. Flowers provide nectar and birds love the fruit. There are two other native Clematis in PA. Height: 3-7'. Ornamental, thimble-shaped seed heads last through winter. Sun or part sun. The DCNR Bureau of Forestry promotes and tracks pollinator plantings (PDF). Height: 8'. Sun to part sun. Rain garden plant. By choosing these wildflowers, vines, and shrubs for your yard, you can make an impact on the appearance and sustainability of your property. Width: 1-2'. Climbing roses grow best in full sun, but they can tolerate partial shade conditions. If you want to grow Star Jasmine as an indoor plant, make sure that you set up a trellis for it so that it will grow upward instead of sprawling out. Width: 3'. A nice companion to yellow-blooming meadow species and other blue-purple late bloomers such as Joe-Pye-Weed and ironweeds. While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that As development takes away farmland and wildland, many Pennyslvaiva native plants are lost. Celastrus Scandens (American Bittersweet). Part shade. Height: 3-7'. Japanese clematis is an invasive, woody, perennial, twining vine in the Ranunculaceae (buttercup) family that is native to Japan and Central and South China. August 17 - pond overview. Height: 14-18". Culture as for Helianthus decapetalus, above. Width: 1-2'. You can also plant this vine in the ground but keep it watered regularly, so it doesnt dry out too quickly. One to two years required to adapt to new location. Deer resistant., Tall Sunflower (Helianthus giganteus) - SUN TO PART SUN. Deer resistant. Height: 8-16". Flat-topped, creamy white flower clusters in early summer followed by edible, deep purple berries. (Do not compost.) Regular Joe Pye Weed can grow up to six or seven feet tall, which is too much for my garden. In grapes, tendrils grow from the woody stem of the plant. Part sun, but will tolerate quite a bit of shade. Provide nectar for pollinators in spring., Chokeberry (Prunus virginiana) - FULL SUN TO PART SHADE, Grows rapidly. Width: 1'. Sun to part sun. If you are unsure of the clematis species/cultivar that you have, observe its flowering habit over a growing season. It is a tall plant, about 5-6 feet. All Rights Reserved. Spreads by underground stolons and self-sows. It grows to about 20 feet long and 3 feet wide. Many of the native clematis species that we sell are a common site along fencerows in Texas north to Illinois. Stem zig-zags. Blooms dark, blue-violet on stiff, upright stems from summer to fall. Foliage turns deep red in fall. Part shade or at wood edge. Height and width: 12-16". Easily grown. Their long, arching branches and bright flowers make them an eye-catching addition to any landscape. Endangered, Threatened, and Rarity Information; This plant is listed by the U.S. federal government or a state. Hummingbird plant. Clematis is a vine that can be grown on walls, on pergolas or in containers. However, keep mulch away from the stems. Best to protect from rodents with underground cage of hardware cloth or with coarse gravel mixed into surrounding soil. Moist to wet, rich soil. Morning sun or dappled light. Rain garden plant. Dappled sun to shade. Cut back when foliage declines. This vine produces small clusters of fragrant white flowers followed by small green fruits that resemble nuts or berries. Best in moist, fertile soils, but will grow under dry conditions after established. Often grows on moist, rocky banks in wild areas. Width: 12". Lovely at wood edge, near a stream or in a rock garden., Early Meadow Rue (Thalictrum dioicum) - PART SHADE, Tassel-like, yellow-g reen blooms in spring. Choose planting site carefully as it is difficult to move or divide. Grows in tufts. Self-sows. Individuals may be short-lived, but plant self-sows aggressively. If left to its own devices, Chocolate Vine will turn into an invasive weed in your garden and take over your yard within a few years. If an established clematis is pruned hard or at the wrong time, don't worry. Combine with Blazing Star, goldenrods, sunflowers, Joe-Pye and ironweeds in meadow and informal plantings. Part sun. Deer resistant., Meadow Phlox (Phlox maculate) MORNING SUN OR DAPPLED LIGHT. Shrubby. If you must use non-natives, choose plants that will not escape and become weeds. Turns tan in fall. , Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) - SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE, Deciduous shrub. 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