Seeds attract birds. Divide when dormant by cutting back to 6" and digging sections from clump edge. Best used for naturalizing. Mulch with pine straw or other light material in winter, but pull back early in spring to prevent rot. Glossy, dark green foliage turns shades of deep red in early fall. Star Jasmine is an easy vine to grow if you have the right conditions. Tough. Allow for wide-spreading, running root system and permit to die back naturally. There are lots of flowering vines to grow in Pennsylvania. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. Sun to bright shade. Also nice as an accent plant or as a step-down layer between shrubs and shorter plants. Height: 30-60'. Deer resistant., Bluets (Houstonia caerulea) - PART SUN TO PART SHADE, Dainty, light blue flowers with yellow centers in spring. Feet in the Shade, Face in the Sun. Individuals short-lived, but plant self-sows freely. It does spread out from the roots and also reseeds generously. Division of clump after bloom may also spur strong new growth. It is prohibited to transport, buy, sell, offer for sale, or distribute plants or plant parts of quarantined species into or . Sun to part sun. Clematis. Deadhead to prevent. They are dioecious. Add generous amounts of sand and humus to soil when planting. Nice beside ponds or streams or in any area that stays fairly moist. Average soil. Native Plants (618) Ferns (16) Flowers (393) Grasses/Sedges (101) Shrubs (81) Trees (1) Vines (26) Archives Archives. Turns tan in fall. Large, bold foliage. Part sun. A miniature member of the Iris Family. Rain garden plant., Deerberry (Vaccinium staminium)- PART SUN, Deciduous shrub. Easily grown. Can be an aggressive self-sower. Hardy kiwi vines have dark green leaves that grow in clusters of 3-5. Moist, rich soil. Moist, acidic, rich soil. 2023 Stauffers of Kissel Hill. Large, blue berries in summer. Lovely along a fence. Width: 16-24". Height: 4-6. Morning sun to bright shade. You can prune off any dead branches after flowering has finished so that you dont block light from reaching the new growth on the vine. Use as a woodland groundcover, in a shady rock garden or for naturalizing. Part shade. Use at wood edge or in open woodland. Attractive, silver-gray waterspotting on emerging, maple-like leaves, fading as foliage expands. 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. Divide in spring every 3-5 years. Pinch plants to promote fullness, or cut back by up to half in June to control height. Moist, rich soil., Squirrel Corn (Dicentra Canadensis) PART SHADE, Spring ephemeral. Easily transplanted. Part shade. The wetter the soil throughout the season, the more sun the plants will tolerate. Moist, average soil. Also called Sharp-Leaved Aster. Fiddleheads unfurl bright green in spring. Ours have male and female flowers on different plants. Easy to divide and transplant in spring. Passiflora incarnata blooms from spring through summer, but most growth occurs after the first frost in fall. Well-drained, average, even rocky soil. Width: 2-3'. They depend on native plants and the insects that have co-evolved with them. Wild Sarsaparilla (Aralia nudicaulis) - PART SHADE, Greenish-white, round flower clusters on separate stalks held under umbrella-like leaves in late spring. Rain garden plant. It is an herbaceous vine that can be cultivated in the temperate zone but requires warm temperatures and full sun exposure. Hummingbird plant. New plants easy to move in spring or may be divided. Medium to large tree. Berries appear and ripen after each wave of blooming. Forms clumps with 3" long, heart-shaped leaves. Width: 1-2'. Climbing hydrangeas are shrubs that can reach up to 80 feet tall and 12 feet wide. Check the native status of this species for your area via the USDA Plants Database here . A total of 534 moth and butterfly species are supported by oaks. Leaves are basal rosettes. Proudly founded in 1681 as a place of tolerance and freedom. There are more than 300 species and hundreds of hybrids of clematis. Most of these varieties have thick stems and large leaves with long petals. Clump-forming. Width: 12". 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. Moist to wet, rich soil. Good drainage. Spread: 12" or more. Great wildlife plant, especially for hummingbirds., Turk's Cap Lily (Lilium superbum) - PART SUN, Multiple, orange blooms with strongly recurved petals on tall stems in July. Moist to wet, moderately fertile soil. Do not remove native plants from the wild. Landscaping with native plants has many benefits, both to you and to the environment as a whole. Exudes spicy scent when bark is scratched or leaves are crushed. (Do not compost.) Self-sows aggressively. Excellent drainage a must. Height: 2-5'. Self-sows. Will grow well under deciduous trees and shrubs. Keep free of accumulating leaves. Semi-evergreen. Moist, rich soil. May be cut back yearly when dormant. Deer resistant., SilkyDogwood (Cornus amomum) - SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE, Deciduous, suckering shrub. Great Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica) is another plant that likes moist soil. Usually found growing on steep slopes or in open woods. Adaptable and easy. Long, soft needles. Consistently moist, but not wet, soil, especially during active growth period. Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) - PART TO FULL SUN, Deciduous shrub. Division seldom necessary but should be done in spring. Favors places where moss grows, as between shaded patio stones. It put up shoots in spring of 2010 but every one of them got eaten before it could start to climb. Deer resistant., Doll's Eyes (Actaea pachypoda) - PART SHADE, Small white flowers in May. Height and width: 1'. Deer resistant., Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia triloba) - PART SUN, Also called Three-Lobed Coneflower. Height: 6-12'. Part sun to full shade. This pitiful plant is Dwarf Blazing Star (Liatris microcephala). Deadhead or remove seed pods to prevent. Mark site well so as not to disturb roots. Medium to moist, rich soil. Butterfly plant. Emerges late in spring. Genus: Clematis Origin: Mainly of Chinese and Japanese origin. Part sun to bright shade. This is a good plant for moist soil. Rain garden plant. Very adaptable. Must have adequate moisture until well-established. I'll be waiting for some of those to show up. Height: 3-10'. Part sun. Use in rock crevices or in rocky soil, near stone walks or paths or under shrubs and trees. Learn to identify the local plants to guide plant selection. Clematis is a woody vine that generally prefers sunny locations with light, well-drained soils having average moisture and cool temperatures. Height: 2-5'. Silver-white blooms along a spike in late summer and fall. Blooms briefly in spring. Disposing of the flower heads when it has gone to seed can help control it. Width: 1-2'. Morning sun to bright shade. Spreading, but easily controlled by circling clump with a sharp spade in spring. Ecological restoration may be necessary, including native plantings, invasive removal, erosion control, or loosening soil compaction. Blooms creamy white in flat-topped clusters in early to mid-summer. White-tinged-pink, bell-shaped blooms in spring. Shiny, round, black seeds in dried clusters may remain through winter. Self-sows. 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. 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. Deer resistant. Great in masses as a groundcover, at the wood edge or mixed with other aggressive ferns such as Ostrich Fern. Nectar plant for bumblebees. Fertilize in spring by top-dressing soil with compost. Hardy kiwi vines are a great choice for Pennsylvania gardens because they can be grown either in containers or in the ground. 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. It seems to do fine in the pond. Taproot makes transplanting large specimens difficult. Width: 3'. Width: to 40'. This is a twining, perennial vine that loves to billow along a fence or wall. 12-20 feet height; blooms mid-summer into fall; small, fragrant, showy white flowers in many . Fairly moist, fertile soil. Flowers white with yellow stamens. A very cute little native Goldenrod - Blogger This group flowers on new (current year's) wood making it the simplest of the three pruning groups. The plant produces runners along its length that root easily in moist soil, where they will produce new plants next year. Fruit a white berry with purplish "eye" in late summer. Height: 2-3'. Blooms pink to lavender in summer on stiff stems. Produces masses of fragrant white flowers in late summer. This beautiful climber comes from China and has lustrous deep green foliage and deliciously fragrant soft pink flowers in spring. Also effective in front of evergreens or other dark backgrounds, massed at the edge of a pond or stream or at the edge of woods. Clematis Species: virginiana Family: Ranunculaceae Uses (Ethnobotany): Aboriginals and Native Americans used this plant for medicinal purposes. Avoid rare plants and choose common native plants. Height: 3'. Part sun. Good drainage. Cultural considerations include light, soil, water, mulch, fertilization and structural support. Use our interactive toolsto design your dream garden. Grows naturally in clumps in wet places. Also known as virgin's bower or devil's darning needles, this fall-blooming species is native to the entire eastern half of North America. They are aggressive growers and can often survive and reproduce under adverse conditions, essentially pushing native plants out of the growing space. A grass substitute for dry, shady areas under trees. The Winterberry Holly berries are already tinged with pink. Lovely under deciduous trees. Impressive species for back of border or to mix with tall grasses and asters in a meadow. Nice on open, wooded slopes, under shrubs or in rock gardens. Deer resistant. A lot of people trim their Arborvitae into hedges that are square, round, pyramidal, etc. Part shade. 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. Height: 1-4'. Provides food for birds and small mammals. See Monarda clinopodia, above, for cultural information. Naturally grows on banks or steep slopes, often with trillium and violet species, or on mossy logs. Never plant invasives. Height: 8-15'. Height: 40-60'. Culture and use information the same. Sun. Height: 3-4'. The upper surface is hairless or nearly so, the lower variously hairy, especially along major veins. Elegant, yellow and red, spurred blossoms on stiff stems above leaves in late spring. Height: 1-2'. Seed heads may be cut off after bloom for neat appearance. 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. Height: 8-12". The Sweetbay Magnolia puts out this big cone. Also nice around rocks or at the wood edge in groups. Hardy kiwi vines grow as far as 15 feet tall and are evergreen, meaning they dont lose their leaves during the winter months. Wood edge, or in open woods where Wild Geranium is a good companion. Turns tan in fall. Blooms greenish-white on stiff stems above leaves in early summer. Height: 4-10'. Height: 1-3'. Our native plants of Pennsylvania guide offers many suggestions for adding native plants in your home landscaping. Deer resistant. Height: 2-4'. Moist, rich soil. Requires moist, but well-drained, open ground. Fragrant, pink blooms in summer followed by dark red hips. Flowers a bit smaller than Black-eyed Susans. Distinctive, peeling, gray bark. Larval host for Red-spotted Purple and Viceroy butterflies. Height: 3-5". Also nice in shady rock gardens or on rocky slopes. Also good at the back of a border. Use at wood edge or streamside. From spring through summer, but pull back early in spring to prevent rot may be off... 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