Low, woody vine with attractive flowers and seeds that have long silky tails, a characteristic of the Clematis species. White blossoms in early spring. Mix with asters and ironweeds for nice color contrast in meadows and borders. Good for naturalizing in shady, wet areas beside ponds and streams or in low spots. The plant is native to eastern North America, and it can be grown as an ornamental or shade tree. Nice on open, wooded slopes, under shrubs or in rock gardens. Rich soil. Self-sows. Sweet Autumn Virginsbower is the USDA "national common name." According to the Southeast Exotic Pest Plant Council it can be weedy or invasive, and that is also my personal observation. Adaptable and easy. The most common are summer grape ( Vitis aestivalis ), . Width: 4-15'. Finely cut foliage. Width: 2-3'. Great Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica) is another plant that likes moist soil. Deer resistant., Helens Flower (Helenium autumnale) SUN TO PART SUN, Also called Common Sneezeweed. Forms clumps. Plant in a moist but well-drained soil with roots in a cool shady place and foliage in the sun. Maintaining Native Biodiversity: Native plants experience multiple threats such as habitat conversion, invasion of exotic species, deer herbivory, pollution, and over collecting. Bees really like it - a bee was entering or leaving almost every flower as I was taking pictures. Blooms yellow-green in spring. Width: 18". Bushy. In grapes, tendrils grow from the woody stem of the plant. Butterfly plant. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. Turns tan in fall. Other Common Names: Chinese clematis, oriental virginsbower, orange peel clematis Weed class: A Year Listed: 2012 Native to: Native to Eurasia Legal listings: This plant is also on the Washington State quarantine list. Mulch only lightly to prevent stem rot. Average soil. 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. Height: 2-4'. Readily self-sows. Part sun to bright shade. August 26. An alternative for dry shade. If given support, it will climb rapidly with the aid of tendrilous leaf petioles to 20'. Nodding, ", white flowers with fringed edges in summer. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Carefree. Plants may be affected by thrips and mildew over the growing season. Plants go dormant by mid-summer. There are many benefits in growing native plants. Also nice as an accent plant or as a step-down layer between shrubs and shorter plants. Height: 3-5". Group 3 vines flower in late summer or fall on new growth. Clematis require at least 5-6 hours of full sun, or all day filtered sun. Cut back in summer when foliage deteriorates. Nice at wood edge. It extends as far east as the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, at elevations below 1,800 meters. Height: 14-20". Divide every 3 years. There are many field guides to wildflowers that can get you started. Combine with other Monarda species for color contrast. Deer resistant., American Bladdernut (Staphylea trifolia) - PART SHADE. Only plants will be removed from the collection. Part shade. Good companions are Foamflower, later-blooming Creeping Phlox or spring bulbs. Part sun to light shade. Height: 1-2'. , Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) - SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE, Deciduous shrub. Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, For more information about native plants, you can contact the, Bureau of Facility Design and Construction, Conservation & Natural Resources Advisory Council. Slowly forms colonies. Find out how to care for them and the characteristics of different cultivars. Forms thick clumps in time. Use in mixed plantings and for naturalizing, especially on dry, rocky banks. Move new plants in spring. Forms large clumps over time, so allow space. Prune hard in late winter down to 1 to 2 feet from the soil line. Shiny, bright green leaves. If you are unsure of the clematis species/cultivar that you have, observe its flowering habit over a growing season. Native Plants. Distinctive, peeling, gray bark. Also limit fertilizer and pest chemical usage. Self-sows freely. More flowers are opening up high on the Virgin's Bower. Self-sows aggressively. Width: 2'. Height: 3-4'. Sun to part sun. Use at wood edge or streamside. Passiflora incarnata is native to the tropical regions of South America. Moist, especially in spring. Blooms yellow-gold in fall. Passiflora Incarnata (Purple Passionflower). The seeds should be planted at least six inches apart from each other, but not too deep, because they can easily rot if they get too wet when they sprout. An alternative for dry shade. Chocolate Vine will grow quickly, especially when planted in a pot, but the roots can rot if the soil does not drain well. Flowers at a time when few other plants are in bloom. Always attractive. Of the native clematis species, C. virginiana is perhaps one of the most widely distributed. Width: 1'. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Moist but well-drained, rich soil. Rain garden plant. Deer resistant., Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) SUN TO PART SUN, Large, white or pink flowers with darker centers in late summer. Height: to 12". The pond and its beds were installed in August 2007. Site carefully as huge rhizome makes it hard to eradicate once established. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. A species of goldenrod. Hurricane Irene was a few hours late arriving so I ran out to take some pictures before the rain hit. Blooms dark, blue-violet on stiff, upright stems from summer to fall. Use in a meadow, beside a pond or stream or massed in an informal garden. It's a fairly common species throughout the state in open areas and forest edges . Landscaping with Native Plants in Pennsylvania, pollinators depend on trees, shrubs, and other plants. Wood Sorrel: Mountain Wood Sorrel, Northern Wood Sorrel. Emerges blue-gree, turns brownish-red in fall. Blooms maroon in spring. Width: to 35'. Height up to 40'. Foliage benefits from extra water. Part shade, especially under deciduous trees. Their long, arching branches and bright flowers make them an eye-catching addition to any landscape. Spread: to 12". Self-sows. Butterfly plant., Coral Bells (Heuchera americana) - PART SHADE, Also called Alumroot. It is native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China. Part sun to light shade. Width: 2-3'. Width: 1'. Deer resistant., Common Elderberry (Sambuca candensis) - PART SUN, Deciduous, fast-growing, suckering shrub. White, bell-shaped flowers tipped in green dangle beneath elegant, arching foliage in spring. The Pink Turtlehead (Chelone lyonii) is starting to bloom. This vine produces small clusters of fragrant white flowers followed by small green fruits that resemble nuts or berries. Deadhead to prevent. Spread: 20-35'. Part sun. Width: 3-4. Good wildlife plant., Dutchman's Breeches (Dicentra cucullaria) - PART SHADE, Spring ephemeral. Provide a structure on which the plant can grow, such as an arbor, trellis, or mailbox post. Foliage susceptible to powdery mildew. Leaves widely spaced in levels along stems producing an appealing architectural effect. Height: 1-3'. Width: 3-4'. Part shade. Drier, leaner soils produce shorter, less floppy plants. Top growth must be protected from rabbits and deer. Please enter your email address below to create account. Self-sows. Never needs dividing. For all 3 groups, a harder pruning in the first 2 years can help encourage a more shrub-like, multi-stemmed plant. Mainly a foliage plant. Excellent nectar source. Height: 2'. Width: 10'. Width: 1-2'. Deer resistant., Switchgrass(Panicum virgatum) - SUN TO PART SUN -Also called Panic Grass, Clump-forming, with much natural color and size variation. Dig and divide bulbs after foliage declines in fall., Twinleaf (Jeffersonia diphylla) - PART SHADE, Blooms white, very briefly, in early spring. Clematis, a member of the Ranunculaceae (or buttercup) family , is a large genus of over 200 species, chiefly native to the temperate zones of the northern hemisphere. Clematis Species, Sweet Autumn Clematis, Virgin's Bower, Japanese Clematis Clematis terniflora 58 more photos VIEW GALLERY View all varieties of Clematis 86 members have or want this plant for trade. Shadier rain garden plant., Culver's Root (Veronicastrum virginicum) - SUN TO PART SUN, Long, white flower spikes above whorled leaves in mid-summer. Needs space as it spreads aggressively on rhizomes. A location that offers bright sunshine in the morning followed by light shade in the afternoon is ideal. They look beautiful, but they can become invasive. Height: 2-6'. In early spring, remove any dead stems. After the spring flowers fade, the stems that contained those flowers can be shortened. Fertilize in spring. That's Black-eyed Susan on the left and Pink Threadleaf Coreopsis blooming at the right front. Similar to Monarda didyma. Creamy white flower balls in summer. Plants go dormant soon after bloom. Use in rock gardens or in dry meadows, or for a softening effect among bright flowers such as Butterflyweed or Blazing Star. Deer resistant. Celastrus scandens grows in USDA zones 4 through 9. Adding a little peat moss to the soil when planting, and mulching lightly are beneficial. Height: to 15". Leaves resemble large butterfly wings. From Europe to Asia, many of the plant and tree species you see are non-native to the area. Medium to moist, average soil. Occasionally may develop rust. An alternative for dry shade, even under evergreen trees., Skunk Cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus) PART TO FULL SHADE. Mulch well. Spreads moderately fast. Height: 1-3'. Origin NZ Native; Winter Foliage Evergreen; Flower Colour ; Foliage Colour ; Clematis paniculata. Height: to 5'. While they do not require much maintenance once they are established, they need plenty of water to thrive. Spreads aggressively by underground rhizomes. Width: 12-16". Use as a vertical accent in a border or in mass between wild and cultivated areas, especially on hillsides. The flowers attract both butterflies and hummingbirds. It is a clematis of the original and silhosa type. Will grow on steep, rocky banks. Morning sun to bright shade. Long-lived. I've found a few volunteers from last year popping up in other areas of my yard. Rain garden plant., Butterflyweed (Asclepias tuberosa) - SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE, Compact, bushy plant with brilliant orange flowers in mid-summer. Use at back of border, in butterfly and wild gardens, in meadows or at edges of ponds or streams. Fragrant. Moist to dry, rich soil. Cut back by half in June to promote bushiness and control height, or stake. Mulch to keep roots cool, or plant so roots will be shaded. Long-lived. Bulblets may be dug and divided or moved only when plants are dormant in summer. Also, many wild-collected plants do not survive transplanting. Proudly founded in 1681 as a place of tolerance and freedom. Part shade, especially in the afternoon. Forms loose colonies in shade. Flat-topped, creamy white flower clusters in early summer followed by edible, deep purple berries. Width: 2'. 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. Width: 1-2'. Acorns provide food for variety of birds and mammals and cavities provide den, nesting, and roosting sites for birds. Good native substitute for Japanese pachysandra. Height: 5-12". Height: 2-4'. Part shade. Greenish-white flower clusters in summer. Mistflower (conoclinium coelestinum) PART SHADE, Blue-violet flower clusters in late summer. Evenly moist, very fertile soil. Search Our Database: Enter any portion of the Scientific, Common Name, or both. The American one is also called Eastern White Cedar. By taking the time to give clematis a good head start, providing it with proper growing conditions and knowing when to prune, you can enjoy the queen of the vines" in your home landscape for many years. Older plants may go dormant after seed set, but reappear in fall. Height: 8-15'. Deer resistant., Poke Milkweed (Asclepias exaltata) PART SUN, Also called Tall Milkweed. It is often. Ours have male and female flowers on different plants. Will tolerate drought after well established. Rain garden plant., White Trillium (Trillium grandiflorum) - MORNING SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE, Large, white, 3-petaled, showy blooms which fade to pink as they decline. Moist to moderately dry, rich soil. By choosing these wildflowers, vines, and shrubs for your yard, you can make an impact on the appearance and sustainability of your property. Forms clumps. Trunk typically narrow and straight with branching that begins half-way up. Divide every 3-5 years in summer. Excellent groundcover, spreading about one foot per year. Grows in tufts. Width: 1-1'. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. Moist, but very well-drained, rich soil. Smothers weeds. Here is the Perennial Sunflower (Helianthus 'Lemon Queen'). 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