Deer resistant., Dwarf Larkspur (Delphinium tricorne) - PART SHADE, Spring ephemeral. Height: 1-3'. Average soil. Goat's Beard (Aruncus dioicus) PART SHADE, Golden Alexanders (Zizia aurea) PART SHADE. Easy. Deadhead to prevent. Moist, well-drained, near-neutral soil. Backfill the hole with native soil enriched with organic matter (compost, leaf mold, etc.) Height and width: 12-16". Chinese/Oriental Clematis (Clematis orientalis L.) Eradication of all live plants is required throughout the entirety of all Colorado counties. Butterfly plant., Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnate) SUN, Also called Pink Milkweed. Provide support. Often found in large stands on moist woodland slopes. Flowers at a time when few other plants are in bloom. Six species are endemic to Australia. Also combine with spring or fall-blooming crocus. Width: 1'. Deer resistant., Wood Poppy (Stylophorum diphyllum) - PART SHADE. You can help reverse this trend by planting great native plants in your garden. Height: 2-4'. Starting in early spring, fertilize with a balanced organic fertilizer per the manufacturer's recommendations. Minimize habitat destruction. Good drainage. Combine with other Monarda species for color contrast. Spreading, but easily controlled by circling clump with a sharp spade in spring. Examples of this group are: Clematis florida and its cultivars, C. 'Nelly Moser', C. 'Niobe', C. 'The President'. Sun or part sun. The soil should be organically rich, moist and well-drained. Taller than wide. Width: to 35'. Deer resistant. Shadier rain garden plant. Partridgeberry (Mitchella repens) PART TO FULL SHADE. These plants bloom in late summer or early fall. Deer resistant., Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) - PART SUN, Deciduous, suckering shrub. Learn what plants are native in your area. A fleshy plant. Climbing roses and clematis are perfect companions. Takes time to develop into sizeable clump, but rugged and long-lived. Star Jasmine is an evergreen vine that can grow up to 6 feet long. The same plants can attract a diversity of wildlife with the food, cover, and nest sites they supply. Intermingle with large-leaved groundcovers such as Bloodroot or Wild Ginger, or with ferns to add height. There are about nine indigenous New Zealand clematis species with white, greenish-yellow or yellow flowers, a colour range representative . Mulch to protect shallow roots. Height: 2-3'. Dig and divide older plants when they begin to go dormant.. Culture and use information the same. 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. Remove badly infected plants and discard. Width: 1'. The plant requires full sun and well-drained soil for best results, but it does not tolerate heavy clay soils very well. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, there are approximately 2,100 native plants in Pennsylvania. Climbing hydrangeas are bushy plants that have aerial roots. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. Small, closely-clustered flower heads resemble cats' paws. In early spring, cut back all stems to buds that are within 12 to 18 inches of the ground. Width: 1'. More flowers are opening up high on the Virgin's Bower. Height up to 25'. Height: 4-8'. Part sun, but will tolerate quite a bit of shade. Rain garden plant. Moist, rich, near-neutral soil. 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. Self-sows. Part shade. Solomons Seal (Polygonatum biflorum) PART SHADE. There are over 250 different species of Clematis in the world; this one is a native of North America. Leaves are basal rosettes. Width: 3'. Takes up to two seasons to develop into a large plant. Blooms maroon in spring. Botanical Name: Clematis ' Brother Stefan'. Older individuals will go dormant after flowering. Average soil. Part sun. It's a fairly common species throughout the state in open areas and forest edges . Group 2 includes vine types that flower in late spring or early summer and sporadically on new and old growth. Forms clumps with 3" long, heart-shaped leaves. Shadier rain garden plant., Green-headed Coneflower (Rudbeckia laciniata) PART SUN. Deadhead to prevent. Deer resistant., Bee Balm (Monarda clinopodia) - MORNING SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE. Use in borders, moist meadows or open woods. Chaparral Clematis is a creamy-white flowering vine, belonging to the Ranunculaceae family, of the large Clematis genus. Practice responsible landscaping techniques. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. ferns, native plants, Pennsylvania, perennials, shrubs, trees. Bushy plants if they have good strong light. Part shade. Sun to part sun. Average, well-drained soil. Width: to 10'. When deadheading, 12 to 18 inches of stem can be cut back. Width: 2'. Shadier rain garden plant. By using native plant species you can help to maintain the native biodiversity of Pennsylvania. Deer resistant, but protect until well-established and sizeable., Black Birch (Betula lenta) - FULL SUN TO PART SUN, Moderate growth rate up to 60' and 40' wide. Celastrus scandens grows in USDA zones 4 through 9. Cut back by half in June to control height and promote bushiness. Will grow on steep, rocky banks. Extensive woody rootstock takes several years to develop. Height: 1-3'. According to the U.S Forest Service, Invasive species have contributed to the decline of 42% of U.S. endangered and threatened species, and for 18% of U.S. endangered or threatened species. Apply a little balanced fertilizer in spring. Non-native plants, in general, tend to support fewer species of caterpillars and provide less food. Pennsylvania native plants are plants that thrived in the area before settlement. They are aggressive growers and can often survive and reproduce under adverse conditions, essentially pushing native plants out of the growing space. Height: 2-3'. Choose the right plants for the site: wet or dry, shade or sun, acid or neutral soil. Whorled leaves. 2. Best for naturalizing by a pond or stream. We're now growing plants in a big, beautiful 3 . Best if scattered among other perennials in borders, or used in groups in meadow gardens or open woods. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. It seems to do fine in the pond. Shadier rain garden plant. Butterfly plant. Mulch yearly with acidic, organic material. Best in an informal woodland garden or in shade near ponds or streams. Individuals short-lived, but plant self-sows freely. Clematis Ligusticifolia (Western White Clematis). Semi-evergreen. Forms colonies. Height: to 90'. Large clematis flowers can be as huge as 10" (25 cm) across and be shades of purple, red, pink, and white. This is the Pitcher Plant that floats on the pond. Keep free of aggressive competitors. Moist, rich soil. Intense purple flower clusters in late summer. Full sun to bright shade. Provides important winter food for birds. Moist to wet, average soil. Must have adequate moisture until well-established. Forms loose colonies in shade. 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. Transplant in early spring. Height: 4-5'. Often suffers from leaf blight on lower stems. Edible, blue fruits in mid-summer. Butterfly and hummingbird plant. Their long, arching branches and bright flowers make them an eye-catching addition to any landscape. Shadier rain garden plant. Additionally, 1,300 non-native species exist throughout the state. Shrubby, but dies back to the ground in fall. Width: 3-4'. Emerging foliage deep, smoke-purple followed by greenish-yellow or purplish flowers where leaflets join stems in spring. Excellent nectar source. , Oaks have exceptional wildlife value. Height: 8-12". Mark locations as plants break dormancy late. Additionally, invasive plants tend to emerge earlier in the spring, leaving native plants to fight for nutrients, space, and other resources. Can be an aggressive self-sower. Drought tolerant once established. Featuring rich, extra large blooms. Width: 18". Easily grown. Deer resistant, but protect until well-established and sizeable., Sweet Azalea (Rhododendron arborescens) -MORNING SUN, DAPPLED LIGHT, PART SHADE, Deciduous shrub. Greenish-white flower clusters in summer. Well-drained, average soil. There are more than 300 species and hundreds of hybrids of clematis. Landscaping with Native Plants in Pennsylvania, pollinators depend on trees, shrubs, and other plants. Plant with other species such as ferns, Wild Ginger or White Wood Aster to follow. The best way to grow your own Mandevillas is by purchasing one from a garden center or nursery. Divide every 3 years. Basal rosettes appear first, followed by tall stems and blooms. Shadier rain garden plant. Subtle yellow blooms along stems in spring. Shadier rain garden plant., Creeping Phlox (Phlox stolonifera) - PART SHADE TO SHADE. ellow, 2-3" wide blooms from mid-summer to fall. Pink in bud, light blue in bloom in spring. Also good at the back of a border. Average, well-drained soil. . Height: 2-6'. Height: 1-3'. A species of goldenrod. Berries which turn from white to red follow. Yellow, 2-3" wide, daisy-like flowers from mid-summer to fall. The three pruning groups A, B, C are sometimes designated as 1, 2, and 3. Hummingbird and butterfly plant. Hummingbird plant. 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 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. 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. The Swamp Milkweed is definitely done blooming for the season now, because these are its seed pods starting to form. Do not remove native plants from the wild. Seeds, buds, and catkins support a variety of birds and small mammals. Mix plenty of well-moistened sphagnum peat, compost and pine needles into planting soil. Height and width: 10-16". Moist, rich soil. Part shade. Use at wood edge or in open woodland. Long, soft needles. They look beautiful, but they can become invasive. Moist, average soil. Provides food and cover for songbirds; supports small and large mammals. Similar to Cornus amomum, above, but with white berries with red stems in late summer. Because they bloom on the previous year's wood, pruning should be kept to a minimum, only removing dead stems. Height: 1-3'. Adaptable, but cannot tolerate drought. Climbing roses bloom from spring through fall, depending on the variety you choose. Rain garden plant. Huge, tropical-looking leaves follow. There are approximately 2,100 native plants in Pennsylvania. 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. Deadhead to prevent. Deer resistant. Dramatic at the back of a border or among tall grasses in a wild garden or meadow. Prefers rich, well-drained acidic soils. Foliage turns deep red in fall. Chocolate Vine will grow quickly, especially when planted in a pot, but the roots can rot if the soil does not drain well. Attractive foliage. Home. It is a clematis of the original and silhosa type. Width: 4-8'. Width: 2-3'. Red berries. Specimen or street tree. It goes dormant in summer and blooms in winter. Rich, moist soil. This group flowers on new (current year's) wood making it the simplest of the three pruning groups. Good beside ponds or streams or in boggy spots that are shaded in summer. Flat clusters of small yellow flowers in spring, similar to Queen Anne's Lace. Moist, fertile soil. Deep taproot makes transplanting of all but young seedlings impossible. Can be used as a taller groundcover. And best of all, they evolved here and are uniquely adapted to our regions environment. Provides fall and winter food for Cedar Waxwing, Mockingbird, Cardinal, Piliated Woodpecker, other birds, squirrels, and deer. Excellent background plant for shade gardens behind ferns and groundcovers. Use as a specimen, in a shrub border, as a foundation planting or at the wood edge., Allegheny Serviceberry (Amelanchier laevis) - FULL SUN TO PART SHADE, Largest type of Serviceberry. Use in rock gardens or in dry meadows, or for a softening effect among bright flowers such as Butterflyweed or Blazing Star. Good native substitute for Japanese pachysandra. Height: 1-3'. Attractive to butterflies but ignored by deer! Width: 8". Celastrus Scandens (American Bittersweet). Plants die back but do not disappear in summer. Climbing roses can be grown as annuals or perennials, depending on whether you want to have blooms every year or not. Moist, rich soil. Somewhat drought tolerant after established. Finely cut foliage. The sepals range in color from lavender to pink to violet. Width: 1'. One to two years required to adapt to new location. Rain garden plant., Mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum) - PART SHADE TO SHADE, Deciduous, woodland groundcover. Clean foliage. has been written based on numerous outside resources. Height: 1-2'. Easy and trouble-free except for some minor foliage damage from insects. Height: 5-12". When growing Passiflora incarnata (purple passionflower), keep the plant well watered during dry periods and fertilize regularly during active growing seasons. Slow to establish, but will form a thick patch in time. Charming, blue and white flowers in spring. Height: to 30'. Rain garden plant. Identity Preferred Scientific Name Clematis vitalba L. Preferred Common Name old man's beard Shiny, bright green leaves. Deadhead after flowering to prevent self-sowing. Best in drifts. Fully expanded leaves blue-green and airy looking. Height: 2-4". Part shade, especially in the afternoon. Width: 12-16". Clematis flowers are some of the showiest in the garden. Moist to wet, average soil. Part to full shade. Width: 3-4'. Height: 4-6. Deer resistant., Canada Violet (Viola canadensis) - PART SHADE, White blooms tinged purple with yellow centers throughout spring and well into summer. Erect. Lovely massed or used in meadows, wild gardens or at the edges of ponds or streams. Easy. Cut back in March. Nipped seedlings will resprout vigorously, but protect until well-established and sizeable., Inconspicuous greenish blooms in spring attract bees. The shrubs and perennials have really filled out in their fourth season. Average or even rocky soil that stays moist, especially in spring. From Europe to Asia, many of the plant and tree species you see are non-native to the area. Height: to 18". Climbing hydrangeas grow quickly and can be trained into a multitude of shapes and sizes. There is great variety in flower form, color, bloom season, foliage effect, and plant height. Rain garden plant. Photo credits: Jesse M. Harris, Wikipedia, National Audubon Society,Tom Potterfield, BudOhio, Andrey Zharkikh, Geneva Wirth,John Picken, Kevin Faccenda, Dan Mullen. Feet in the Shade, Face in the Sun. One of the earliest blooming asters. This plant is usually found on floodplains. Second, they are unlikely to escape and become invasive, destroying natural habitat. Because they are such long-lived plants, it is essential to site and plant them appropriately. Both need five or six hours of sunlight. Deleting this collection CANNOT be undone. Hummingbird plant. Use for massing or as a specimen plant in a border. Culture as for Helianthus decapetalus, above. I'm not sure if it is related to the one commonly sold as a garden annual. Clumping habit. Morning sun to bright shade. Carefree. Good foundation planting as plants receive a bit of lime leached from the concrete. Deer resistant., Early Saxifrage (Saxifraga virginiensis) - PART SUN TO FULL SHADE, Small, white flowers bloom in clusters successively up lengthening stems and branches in early spring. Glossy, dark green foliage turns shades of deep red in early fall. Deer resistant, Virginia Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum virginianum) - SHADE, Similar to Hydrophyllum canadense. Division not recommended. Sun to part sun. Part shade. Shear after flowering for neat appearance. More non-native plants are introduced every year. Guide above-ground stems to produce more cohesive patches. Sun to bright shade. Clematis are among the most decorative and spectacular of all the flowering vines. Deer resistant., Starry Campion (Silene stellate) PART SHADE. Height: 8-16". Japanese beetles may be a problem. August 27. Moist, rich soil. Average to dry, moderately rich soil. Height and width: 1'. 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