Rounded growth habit. Note this is the default cart. Transplant in early spring. Use at back of border, in butterfly and wild gardens, in meadows or at edges of ponds or streams. Self-sows. More non-native plants are introduced every year. It has heart-shaped leaves that form a dense canopy and produce white or purple flowers. 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. Excellent foliage backdrop for smaller plants or among low groundcovers. Cut back by half in June to control height, plant among tall grasses for support, or stake. Fairly moist, fertile soil. A delicate-looking yet rugged, undemanding plant. Seeds attract birds. Deadhead to prevent. It seems to do fine in the pond. 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. An alternative for dry shade, even under evergreen trees., Skunk Cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus) PART TO FULL SHADE. Keep free of aggressive competitors. An alternative for dry shade. Small, yellow flowers on stiff, mostly leafless stalks through summer. Lovely under deciduous trees. Distinctive, peeling, gray bark. For lovers of landscape gardening, Pennsylvania is a haven. Flowers white with yellow stamens. The description of these plants Moist to moderately dry, rich soil. Native plants include: There are approximately 2,100 native plants in Pennsylvania. New growth will then have enough time to form flower buds for next year. Pennsylvania native plants are plants that thrived in the area before settlement. Moist, rich soil. Width: 1'. Also called False Sunflower. Moist, average soil. A favorite perennial vine in gardens, this genus is available in dozens of species/cultivars that offer a variety of sizes, flower colors and bloom times. Cultural requirements same as for Solidago caesia. Native Alternatives to Common Landscape Plants, Corporate Giving and Support Opportunities. Height: 40-60'. Water during drought. Width: 4-6'. Shadier rain garden plant. All Rights Reserved. Ever-widening clump needs occasional division. Good fall nectar source and food plant for butterfly larva. Edible, blue fruits in mid-summer. Height: 2-4'. Fertilize lightly in spring. Virgin's Bower, Clematis virginiana, is a member of the Buttercup Family. Woodland, pond or streamside gardens. The plant produces scarlet flowers from May through July. Width: 3-4'. Rain garden plant. Acorns provide food for variety of birds and mammals and cavities provide den, nesting, and roosting sites for birds. Pruning back old branches will promote more bushy growth while pruning young shoots will encourage more upright growth. Flowers held well above 3 leaves. Good as a groundcover for woodland gardens or for naturalizing. It grows up to 10 feet tall, but it can be trained to grow up trees or walls. Bulblets may be dug and divided or moved only when plants are dormant in summer. Berries attract birds. Flowers a bit smaller than Black-eyed Susans. Width: 1'. Inconspicuous, maroon, jug-shaped blooms under leaves in spring. Click on the green bars below to see the many plants that are native to our area. Flowers provide nectar and birds love the fruit. Plants may be short-lived but will self-sow in open soil or moss where happy., Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) - PART SUN, Blooms in hazy, white, flat heads in late summer. Deleting this collection CANNOT be undone. Inflorescence radiates out from one point, then radiates again, like an exploding firework. Soil moisture: Moist. Prevent wild-collecting of plants by making sure that plants you buy are propagated at a nursery. Bloom time: July, Aug, Sept. Add organic mulch in spring. Avoid rare plants and choose common native plants. Pennsylvania native plants are plants that thrived in the area before settlement. 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. Width: 2'. Good for naturalizing at the wood edge, in front of shrubs or in a low spot. Large, edible fruits in fall when long, drooping leaves turn yellow. Wild Sarsaparilla (Aralia nudicaulis) - PART SHADE, Greenish-white, round flower clusters on separate stalks held under umbrella-like leaves in late spring. Forms extensive colonies. Invasive species compete directly with native species for moisture, sunlight, nutrients, and space. Ours have male and female flowers on different plants. Spaces between tufts can be planted with bulbs such as fall or spring blooming crocus. Part sun. Part sun. Well-chosen native plants can flourish in public and private landscapes. Someone gave me a little piece of this plant in fall of 2009. Good fall nectar source and food plant for butterfly larva. They prefer rich, loose, well drained soil. Similar to Dicentra canadensis, above, except flowers have pointed rather than rounded lobes and plant blooms a little earlier. Six species are endemic to Australia. Forms clumps. Sun to part sun. Use at wood edge or streamside. Butterfly plant. A total of 534 moth and butterfly species are supported by oaks. Moist, near-neutral, rich soil. Avoid digging close to plants because roots, if damaged, are easily infected. Choose planting site carefully as it is difficult to divide. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Sweet Autumn Clematis is a non-native climbing vine with sweet-smelling white blossoms. Height: 1-3'. Nectar plant for bumblebees. They are known for their enormous leaves, which are up to 8 inches long in some varieties. Part sun, light shade or dappled light. An erect species. 4. Height: 8-15'. Shadier rain garden plant., Bottlebrush Grass(Elymus hystrix) - PART SUN TO SHADE, Bristle-like inflorescence in summer. Deer resistant., Wild Rye(Elymus virginicus) - SUN TO PART SUN, Grass. Foliage will remain attractive into October with enough moisture. Rain garden plant. Width: 2'. Long-blooming, easily grown and transplanted. Height: 2-3'. Also limit fertilizer and pest chemical usage. Height: 1-3'. Shadier rain garden plant. Best in an informal woodland garden or in shade near ponds or streams. Cut back by half in June to control height. Adding a little peat moss to the soil when planting, and mulching lightly are beneficial. An extract of the stems was used as a hallucinogen. An interesting woodland groundcover, often grown for its very strong, leek-like flavor. Average soil. Plantain-leaved Pussytoes (Antennaria plantaginifolia) PART SUN, Semi-evergreen groundcover forming ever-expanding, dense mats. Culture and use information the same. Strawberry-like, semi-evergreen foliage. Individuals may be short-lived, but plant self-sows. Height: 5-12". Rain garden plant. It should have nice upright plumes of purple. Moist, average soil. Deer resistant., Swamp Rose Mallow (Hibiscus moscheutos) SUN TO PART SUN, Large, white or pink flowers with darker centers in late summer. Use for massing or as a specimen plant in a border. Use in rock gardens, massed or scattered here and there along a wood edge. Best used for naturalizing, especially on banks. It grows to about 20 feet long and 3 feet wide. It put up shoots in spring of 2010 but every one of them got eaten before it could start to climb. Moist, average soil. After the spring flowers fade, the stems that contained those flowers can be shortened. Culture as for Helianthus decapetalus, above. Rain garden plant. It is a clematis of the original and silhosa type. Site with other moisture lovers in borders, low areas or near ponds or streams. Mulch with pine straw or other light material in winter, but pull back early in spring to prevent rot. Width: 12". Deer resistant. Blooms pink, lavender or white in late summer. It's known by various common names including traveller's joy, goatsbeard and old man's beard. Best to protect from rodents with underground cage of hardware cloth or with coarse gravel mixed into surrounding soil. Cultural considerations include light, soil, water, mulch, fertilization and structural support. Width: 3-8'. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. Climbing Roses are a popular choice for Pennsylvania gardens. Shadier rain garden plant. Shadier rain garden plant., White Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis) - SUN TO LIGHT SHADE. Height: 6-10'. Passiflora incarnata is a vine that grows as a perennial and may grow up to 20 feet long. Tiny, round, dark, shiny leaves. Height: 4-5'. Deer resistant. USDA Zone: 4-9. Can be an aggressive self-sower. Twiggy, with blue-green foliage. Various cultivars of clematis. Deer resistant., Starry Campion (Silene stellate) PART SHADE. Only plants will be removed from the collection. Zigzag Goldenrod (Solidago flexicaulis) - PART SHADE TO SHADE, A species of goldenrod. Drooping clusters of white, bell-shaped flowers in spring. The purple passionflower prefers rich soil with well-drained soil mixed with organic matter such as compost or manure. As mentioned above, native plants are the base of the food chain for many local birds. (Do not compost.) Width: 12". Check out our clematis native seed selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Height: 8-14". Often found growing on steep banks along roadsides. Deer resistant., Pennsylvania Sedge(Carex pensylvanica) - PART TO FULL SHADE, Inflorescence red-purple in very early spring. Part shade. Passiflora Incarnata (Purple Passionflower). Height: 14-20". At the turn of the 21st century, about 1,300 species of non-native plants existed in Pennsylvania outside of gardens, parks, and agricultural lands. Circle clump with a sharp spade in spring and pull out undesired stems. Somewhat drought tolerant after established. Forms ground-covering drifts. 5. It seems to do fine in the pond. Self-sows readily. Spread: 10-20'. There are lots of flowering vines to grow in Pennsylvania. Foliage mottled. An option for dry shade. 6. Nice with other tall, late-blooming moisture lovers such as New England Aster and New York Ironweed. They displace and alter native plant communities, degrade wildlife habitat and water quality, and potentially lead to increased soil erosion. See Monarda clinopodia for cultural information. Allow space for air circulation and avoid overhead watering to help prevent. Enjoy velvety purple blooms, June to frost! Sun to part sun. Height and width: 3-6'. Fertilize in spring. Choose a sunny site with at least 6 hours of sun, with fertile, well-drained soil and some support, such as a trellis, tree or post. Exudes spicy scent when bark is scratched or leaves are crushed. Easy. Height: to 30'. Sun to part sun. Easily grown. Width: 3-4'. Moist to dry, rich soil. Use as a vertical presence in borders, moist meadows, at the edge of woods, in open woods or beside a pond or stream. Creamy white flower balls in summer. Rain garden plant. A lovely filler to mix with showier woodland plants. Tassle Rue (Trautvetteria caroliniensis) - MORNING SUN TO LIGHT SHADE, Flat clusters of white flowers with long stamens produce a tassel-like effect above large, lobed leaves. In early September, small white flowers appear in clouds where Clematis Virginiana is blooming. Use at the front of a border as an edger, massed in sweeps or as a groundcover. Bold, heart-shaped foliage. Clean up all dead foliage around plants in March to discourage borers. Clematis ligusticifolia, known as Western clematis given that it is found up and down the western United States, is a vigorous climber adaptable to a diverse set of conditions. Smothers weeds. Morning sun or dappled light. Produces masses of fragrant white flowers in late summer. Width: 12-16". Shadier rain garden plant. Each plant has an image, description, and amount of light needed. Important provider of food and shelter for birds and mammals. Campsis radicans need moderate water during its blooming period from June through August. It will survive. Self-sows. Emerges blue-gree, turns brownish-red in fall. Self-sows. Deer resistant., American Bladdernut (Staphylea trifolia) - PART SHADE. Keep clump free of weeds until well established. Red berries taken by birds in fall. Mix plenty of well-moistened sphagnum peat, compost and pine needles into planting soil. Examples of this group are: Clematis florida and its cultivars, C. 'Nelly Moser', C. 'Niobe', C. 'The President'. Shear after flowering for neat appearance. Example: Enter "lob" in the common name field and you'll get all our species that have "lobelia" in the common name, as well as "sharp-lobed hepatica". Height: 3-5'. Height: 3-4'. Width: 4-5'. Rust may disfigure leaves but plants survive. Shadier rain garden plant. It can be grown indoors or outdoors in the state of Pennsylvania. Aphids may be a problem. In other words, it isn't a prima donna plant. Once the plants are established they will require little else. The state has hundreds of native plants ready for adoption in home landscapes. Width: 2'. Rain garden plant. Easy. Pink in bud, light blue in bloom in spring. Hummingbird and butterfly plant. Can be an aggressive self-sower. Home. Prefers rich, well-drained acidic soils. Part shade. 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. Use in borders, open woods, meadows or on slopes. Wet soil. Part sun. An alternative for dry shade. Rain garden plant., Deerberry (Vaccinium staminium)- PART SUN, Deciduous shrub. They are wetland plants, so I'm not sure how well this one would do in a long dry spell. Width: 4-15'. Width: 1'. Easy. Very adaptable. Hurricane Irene was a few hours late arriving so I ran out to take some pictures before the rain hit. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery, Growing an Organic Garden - The Fundamentals, A Guide to Preserving Trees in Development Projects, Penn State Extension Master Gardener Manual, Growing Gardeners: Plant Parts Tops, Bottoms, and Middles, Season Extenders and Growing Fall Vegetables. Easy to grow . Seeds attract birds., Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) - PART SUN, Blooms violet in summer. Requires moist, but well-drained, open ground. Provide nectar for pollinators in spring., Chokeberry (Prunus virginiana) - FULL SUN TO PART SHADE, Grows rapidly. Medium to large tree. Things are slowing down, but there will be a few new flowers still to come in September. Spires of dainty, white blooms in spring. (45-60 cm) Hardiness: USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 C (-30 F) Width: 2-5'. Hummingbird plant. Woodland gardens. Clumping habit. Water during drought. Blooms greenish-white on stiff stems above leaves in early summer. Shiny, bright green leaves. Chocolate Vines are attractive to native pollinators because they produce attractive flowers that are often white with purple stripes on them. Flowers remain closed in a bottle shape, as if still in bud. Climbing roses can be grown as annuals or perennials, depending on whether you want to have blooms every year or not. To produce long-lived, healthy plants with optimum flowering consider the following needs. White Flat-topped Aster (Doellingeria umbellata) - PART SUN, Flat clusters of white flowers with yellow-green centers in late summer. Spreads by underground runners to form loose colonies. Width: to 10'. Best used for naturalizing. Mulch to keep roots cool, or plant so roots will be shaded. Self-sows. Rain garden plant., Rosebay (Rhododendron maximum) - MORNING SUN, DAPPLED LIGHT, PART SHADE. Large, maroon and white, hooded blooms in late winter to early spring. Use for vertical accent or anchor plant in large borders, or for screening or naturalizing in moist meadows or near ponds or streams. Height: 2-5'. Shadier rain garden plant. They depend on native plants and the insects that have co-evolved with them. Greek Valerian (Polemonium reptans) MORNING SUN OR DAPPLED LIGHT, Also called Spreading Jacobs Ladder. Clump-forming. A rugged plant, especially in drier soils. The Winterberry Holly berries are already tinged with pink. This is Ironweed (Veronia novebroacensis). Seeds attract birds. Shadier rain garden plant. Transform your trellises, fences, and more with this stunning vine. Rain garden plant., Butterflyweed (Asclepias tuberosa) - SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE, Compact, bushy plant with brilliant orange flowers in mid-summer. Naturally grows on banks or steep slopes, often with trillium and violet species, or on mossy logs. Drought tolerant. The same plants can attract a diversity of wildlife with the food, cover, and nest sites they supply. Suckers less and produces more fruit if grown in sun. Extensive woody rootstock takes several years to develop. ; Flower colour Creamy white Taproot makes transplanting large specimens difficult. Best for naturalizing in meadows or for mixed plantings. Moist, rich, near-neutral soil. It goes dormant in summer and blooms in winter. Elegant clusters of drooping, greenish-white flowers in summer. Unlike the hollies, there isn't just one ripening point. Deadhead to prevent. Moist to wet, average soil. Butterfly plant., Canada Mayflower (Maianthemum canadense) - PART SUN TO FULL SHADE, Deciduous groundcover. Blooms yellow-gold in fall. 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. A total of 285 moth and butterfly species are support by maples. Height: 1-3'. Mainly a foliage plant. An alternative for dry shade. It is a bog plant that likes damp roots. Part shade, especially in the afternoon. After blooming, numerous pistils with feathery styles give the fruit a fluffy appearance. Height: 2-3'. 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. Unlike most plants, clematis needs to be planted deeper than normal, about 5cm lower than the ground. At the turn of the 21st century, about 1,300 species of non-native plants existed in Pennsylvania outside of gardens, parks, and agricultural lands. Bushy. Will not tolerate competition. Height: 8-16". They'll turn brown and open to disperse seeds into the air. Use at pond edge, in low, wet spots or water deeply and consistently in summer. Height: 4-10'. Choose planting site carefully as plant is hard to move or divide. Flower height: 1-2'. Then let the plant do its thing for the growing season. Similar Species: Purple clematis (Clematis occidentalis) is also native in northern Ontario; it can be recognized by its solitary nodding flowers, which have purple, pink, or bluish sepals, 35.5 cm long, and bloom in late spring (April-May). Deer resistant. Grows in moss at the base of trees in wild areas. Best used for naturalizing, screening or to stabilize soil. Mulch to protect shallow roots. Moist, moderately fertile soil. An aggressive plant best used for naturalizing in fields and meadows. Deer resistant. It's a fairly common species throughout the state in open areas and forest edges . Height: 2-4'. White-tinged-pink, bell-shaped flowers in summer. Long-lived. Prune tips in late spring to control height. Goldenrods play important roles in native ecosystems, stabilizing soil on hillsides and banks, providing excellent nectar sources as well as food and shelter for wildlife. In the garden. Clematis are among the most decorative and spectacular of all the flowering vines. Inconspicuous blooms in early spring. Butterfly and hummingbird plant. Shadier rain garden plant., Creeping Phlox (Phlox stolonifera) - PART SHADE TO SHADE. Shadier rain garden plant. Bright pink blooms all along branches in spring before large, heart-shaped leaves emerge. (Do not compost.) Spreading, but easily controlled by circling clump with a sharp spade in spring. Large clematis flowers can be as huge as 10" (25 cm) across and be shades of purple, red, pink, and white. 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. Rain garden plant. Add generous amounts of sand and humus to soil when planting. Plants will completely cover walls, trees . Part sun to shade. Sun to part sun. Mistflower (conoclinium coelestinum) PART SHADE, Blue-violet flower clusters in late summer. Well-drained, acidic soil. Part sun. Spread: 3-8' or more. Forms mounds. Deer resistant., Canada Violet (Viola canadensis) - PART SHADE, White blooms tinged purple with yellow centers throughout spring and well into summer. Best if scattered among other perennials in borders, or used in groups in meadow gardens or open woods. Fine-textured. Similar to Monarda didyma. An introduced or non-native plant is one that has been brought into the state to become established in the wild. Spread: to 12' or more. Blue False Indigo (Baptisia australis) - SUN TO PART SUN. Good companions are Foamflower, later-blooming Creeping Phlox or spring bulbs. Part shade. Deer resistant., Mitrewort (Mitella diphylla) PART TO FULL SHADE, Also called Bishop's Cap. Native plants attract beneficial birds,butterflies, other insects, and animals to your yard. Height: 1-3'. Fully expanded leaves blue-green and airy looking. Takes time to develop into sizeable clump, but rugged and long-lived. Width: 14-18". Use in the middle of a border, in a meadow with grasses, in open woods or at the wood edge. The Swamp Milkweed is definitely done blooming for the season now, because these are its seed pods starting to form. Leaves turn reddish in fall. We're now growing plants in a big, beautiful 3 . Blooms white in spring. Moist, fertile soil. Remove affected plants and discard. Because they are such long-lived plants, it is essential to site and plant them appropriately. Easy to grow. Width: 12-16". Cut back when foliage declines. This can be prevented by planting the vine in a container filled with gravel or sand that allows water to drain away from the roots. This flower was a happy surprise. Crooked-Stem Aster (Symphotrichum prenanthoides) - PART SHADE, Pale violet, 1-2" wide flowers in fall. Self-sows, but not aggressively. Good fall nectar source and food plant for butterfly larva. Sparse white blooms from spring into summer. Height: 6-12'. Height: 3-4'. Height and spread: 3-6'. It requires well-drained soil with a pH level between 6.0 and 7.5. Stunning clematis plants are prized for their bright flowers of white, red, purple or blue. Emerges late in spring. Stems are brittle. Division seldom necessary but should be done in spring. Blooms in flat clusters of mauve flowers in late summer. Plants turn orange-brown in fall. Biennial. Our native plants of Pennsylvania guide offers many suggestions for adding native plants in your home landscaping. Height: 6-8". Moist, rich soil. Spread: 4-6'. Height: 3-6'. Will create a groundcover in time if allowed to self-sow. For the more adventuresome gardener, clematis can be trained to grow through climbing roses and shrubs for interesting visual effects. Use in shade borders, woodland gardens and for naturalizing in low areas. 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. The plant needs regular fertilization and plenty of water during the growing season but does not need pruning or staking for support. Cultural requirements similar to those of Rhododendron arborescens, but will tolerate somewhat drier soils. Self-sows aggressively. Excellent wildlife plant., Shrub. The American Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) have horizontally-oriented branches, and the Oriental ones have vertical ones (at least, that's what some web site said), so I think this is American. 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