Provides cover and cavities for birds such as Screech Owl, Pileated Woodpecker, and Northern Flicker. Thimbleweed is a good companion plant as it can compete. Height: 3-5'. Here's what a patch of Pink Turtlehead looks like. Nice to scatter in a woodland garden, especially around plants that emerge later such as ferns. Plant emerges late in spring and grows very fast. Medium to moist, rich soil. Division seldom necessary but should be done in spring. Part sun. There are about nine indigenous New Zealand clematis species with white, greenish-yellow or yellow flowers, a colour range representative . Self-sows. Part shade. Elegant near water, in a moist meadow or scattered in a border. Deer resistant. Rain garden plant. Average soil. Moist, average soil. Height: 2-3'. Nice at the back of an informal border or in meadows. Moist, well-drained, rich, near-neutral soil in rock crevices or on damp, rocky banks or slopes; or create a slightly raised area with a few rocks at the edge of some trees. Easier to grow than Cardinal Flower. Deer resistant., Wood Poppy (Stylophorum diphyllum) - PART SHADE. Protect from harsh frost and wind. Height: 4-5'. Rain garden plant. Part shade to shade. Rain garden plant. Twiggy, with blue-green foliage. Good forms of Clematis viorna are hard to find, and are often misidentified. Moderate to dry, average soil. Remove badly infected plants and discard. An alternative for dry shade. Average soil. A species to brighten the woodland garden in fall. However, keep mulch away from the stems. 2. Clematis aristata varieties Three varieties, 'blanda' from Victoria and Tasmania, 'longiseta' from Queensland and 'dennisae' from Victoria however it is the species C. aristata that seems readily available. More non-native plants are introduced every year. The Swamp Milkweed is definitely done blooming for the season now, because these are its seed pods starting to form. It is one of the best types of clematis to grow. Good for somewhat shady spots, but blooms best with at least a few hours of sun. Part sun in spring. Very moist, rich soil. Height: 3-10'. Average soil. Do not over-fertilize. Width: 3'. Nipped seedlings will resprout vigorously, but protect until well-established and sizeable., Inconspicuous greenish blooms in spring attract bees. Use at pond edge, in low, wet spots or water deeply and consistently in summer. Width: 18". Usually found growing on steep slopes or in open woods. The Florida Exotic Plant Council lists this vine as a Category II invasive species in Central and North Florida. Seed heads may be cut off after bloom for neat appearance. USDA Zone: 4-8. Width: 12-16". A species of goldenrod. See Monarda clinopodia for cultural information. Zigzag Goldenrod (Solidago flexicaulis) - PART SHADE TO SHADE, A species of goldenrod. 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. To produce long-lived, healthy plants with optimum flowering consider the following needs. Blue Vervian (Verbena hastata) - SUN TO PART SUN. Charming, diminutive plants form tight clumps only 1-4" high. The Butterfly Weed is putting out its seed pods now, too. Spreads by underground runners to form loose colonies. Spread: to 12' or more. They are easy to care for, but they need plenty of sunlight to thrive. Can be an aggressive self-sower. Deer resistant., Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) - PART SUN, Deciduous, suckering shrub. Deer resistant, but protect until well-established and sizeable., Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida) - FULL SUNTO PART SHADE, Moderate growth. Divide every 3 years in spring. It grows to about 20 feet long and 3 feet wide. Excellent groundcover, spreading about one foot per year. Part sun. Cardinal Flower and Great Blue Lobelia are nice companions. Interplant with other species such as ferns, Wild Ginger or White Wood Aster to follow. Solomons Seal (Polygonatum biflorum) PART SHADE. Oriental clematis prefers riversides, rocky slopes, roadsides and similar open, sunny habitats with well-drained soils. Hummingbird plant. Clematis require at least 5-6 hours of full sun, or all day filtered sun. Whorled Rosinweed (Silphium trifoliatum) - SUN OR PART SUN, Clusters of yellow, daisy-like blooms in mid-summer. Sandy to average soil. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. May need staking. Part sun to bright shade. Width: 4-15'. Often found in large stands on moist woodland slopes. US Wildflower's Database of Red Wildflowers for Pennsylvania. Shadier rain garden plant. Plantain-leaved Pussytoes (Antennaria plantaginifolia) PART SUN, Semi-evergreen groundcover forming ever-expanding, dense mats. Shadier rain garden plant. Bougainvillea is a flowering plant that grows up to 40 feet tall. Celastrus scandens (American bittersweet) can tolerate temperatures of 20 degrees Fahrenheit or higher without damage, according to the University of Illinois Extension. Elegant clusters of drooping, greenish-white flowers in summer. Add plenty of well-moistened sphagnum peat, compost and pine needles to soil when planting. NVS maintains a standard set of species code abbreviations that correspond to standard scientific plant names from the Ng Tipu o Aotearoa - New Zealand Plants database. Sun. That is 37 percent of Pennsylvanias total wild plant flora. Shadier rain garden plant. Resembles lily-of-the-valley. Shadier rain garden plant. Width: 18". Also good in partly shaded rock gardens or as a filler in an awkward corner. Can tolerate semi-shady areas as well. Width: 2'. Lovely along a fence. Choose planting site carefully as it is difficult to divide. Keep free of aggressive competitors. Mulch with pine straw or other light material in winter, but pull back early in spring to prevent rot. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. Good drainage. Moist, rich soil. Part shade. Rain garden plant. Height: 8-14". Width: 2'. Cut back to 6" in late March. Divide when dormant by cutting back to 6" and digging sections from clump edge. Height: 14-20". Allow space for air circulation and avoid overhead watering to help prevent. Butterfly plant., Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnate) SUN, Also called Pink Milkweed. This beauty will ramble over fences, trellises, and structures. Height: 2-3'. Three-petaled, maroon blooms held above 3-leaved plants in spring. Morning sun to light shade. Deer resistant, Whorled Aster (Oclemena acuminatus) - PART SHADE TO SHADE. Intense purple flower clusters in late summer. Morning sun to bright shade. Easy. Examples of this group are: Clematis terniflora (sweet autumn clematis), C. 'Gipsy Queen', C. 'Jackmanii', C. 'Ville de Lyon'. Height up to 25'. Flat clusters of small yellow flowers in spring, similar to Queen Anne's Lace. Rain garden plant., Red Maple (Acer rubrum) - FULL SUN TO PART SHADE, Fast-growing tree. Plant is taller than wide. Open, airy growth habit. Prevent wild-collecting of plants by making sure that plants you buy are propagated at a nursery. Self-sows. Moist, average soil. Dig a hole several inches deeper than the pot the clematis came in, so that when you plant it the soil comes right up to the first set of leaves. Shadier rain garden plant., Great Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica) SUN TO PART SUN. Self-sows freely. Part shade, especially in the afternoon. Easy. Width: 12-16". Rounded growth habit. Mix plenty of well-moistened sphagnum peat, compost and pine needles into planting soil. Width: 3'. Blooms greenish-white on stiff stems above leaves in early summer. 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. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, there are approximately 2,100 native plants in Pennsylvania. Mucky to wet soil, at least in spring. Plant the top of the root ball two to three inches below soil level to encourage new roots along the stems. Good wildlife plant., Dutchman's Breeches (Dicentra cucullaria) - PART SHADE, Spring ephemeral. Moist soils only. Blue Cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides) - SHADE. Width: 1'. Clematis ligusticifolia is a vine that grows to about 20 feet. Fiddleheads unfurl bright green in spring. Best for naturalizing in meadows or for mixed plantings. Excellent nectar source. Native Plants (618) Ferns (16) Flowers (393) Grasses/Sedges (101) Shrubs (81) Trees (1) Vines (26) Archives Archives. Self-sows when conditions are right. Width: 1-1'. Plant among other low woodlanders such as Foamflower. Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) - PART TO FULL SUN, Deciduous shrub. Smothers weeds. Moist to wet, moderately fertile soil. Average soil. There are approximately 2,100 native plants in Pennsylvania. More flowers are opening up high on the Virgin's Bower. Blooms yellow in late summer to fall. Must have good drainage. Height: 4-7'. An interesting woodland groundcover, often grown for its very strong, leek-like flavor. Some species bloom in spring; others, in mid-to late summer. Height: 5'. Second, they are unlikely to escape and become invasive, destroying natural habitat. Good drainage. Protect from deer until well- established and sizeable., Aniseroot (Osmorhiza longistylis) - PART SHADE, Small, white flowers from spring to early summer. Self-sows, but easy to control. May be hard to establish., Blooms light violet in mid-summer. Minty fragrance. Rain garden plant., Butterflyweed (Asclepias tuberosa) - SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE, Compact, bushy plant with brilliant orange flowers in mid-summer. ellow, 2-3" wide blooms from mid-summer to fall. Part sun, light shade or dappled light. Stem sap may be mildly irritating. Fertilize lightly in spring. 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. Good wildlife plant. Deadhead to prevent. Before you plant the clematis, amend the soil by working in compost and granular organic fertilizer. It seems to do fine in the pond. Height: 3'. In grapes, tendrils grow from the woody stem of the plant. Light: Sun, Part Sun. Provide a structure on which the plant can grow, such as an arbor, trellis, or mailbox post. 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. 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