Showy, large purple blooms above deeply cut foliage. Competes well with tree and shrub roots. Taking native plants from the wild depletes native populations. 2. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. Description. Forms ground-covering drifts. Width: 1'. Butterfly plant., Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnate) SUN, Also called Pink Milkweed. Beautiful, iconic white flowers in spring., Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) - FULL SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE, Deciduous, suckering, multi-stemmed, small tree. Culture the same. Part shade, especially in the afternoon. Self-sows aggressively. Sun to part sun. Forms clumps. Good wildlife plant., Dutchman's Breeches (Dicentra cucullaria) - PART SHADE, Spring ephemeral. Deer resistant. Pale yellow, tubular flowers about " long in spring. Deadhead after flowering to prevent self-sowing. Forms thick clumps in time. Starting in early spring, fertilize with a balanced organic fertilizer per the manufacturer's recommendations. It can be grown indoors or outdoors in the state of Pennsylvania. Height: 4-7'. Then let the plant do its thing for the growing season. Provide support. Flowers bell-shaped and in clusters. Blooms red in summer. I just found a website that says the cones are food for birds including turkey and quail. Plant in a moist but well-drained soil with roots in a cool shady place and foliage in the sun. Flowers white with yellow stamens. In early spring, remove any dead stems. A rapid spreader. Clematis is a group of flowering vines, noted for their large colorful star-shaped or bell-shaped flowers, lance-shaped green leaves, and climbing or spreading habit. Three-petaled, maroon blooms held above 3-leaved plants in spring. Clumping habit. Blooms blue on a thick spike from an evergreen rosette from mid-summer to early fall. Average soil. Deadhead to prevent. Average soil, moist in spring. Height: to 70'. Moist to wet, average soil. Before you plant the clematis, amend the soil by working in compost and granular organic fertilizer. Blooms gold with brown centers in mid- to late summer. Medium to moist, average soil. Shadier rain garden plant., Thimbleweed (Anemone virginiana) - PART SHADE. In early spring, cut back all stems to buds that are within 12 to 18 inches of the ground. Use for massing or as a specimen plant in a border. Attracts many butterflies. Spread: to 16". Resembles lily-of-the-valley. Height: 3-5'. Part shade. Morning sun. Deer resistant, but protect until well-established and sizeable., Sweet Azalea (Rhododendron arborescens) -MORNING SUN, DAPPLED LIGHT, PART SHADE, Deciduous shrub. Mainly a foliage plant. An attractive climber with masses of white flowers in spring and feathery seed heads. Width: 18". Width: 2'. Height: 1-3'. A lovely filler to mix with showier woodland plants. Part shade. Sun to part sun. Deep taproot makes transplanting of all but young seedlings impossible. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. Easy to divide and transplant in spring. They turn bright red and get eaten by birds. It is found on the Pacific coast of North America, from the San Francisco Bay Area southwards into Baja California. Part sun. Moist, acidic, rich soil. Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) - MORNING SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE, Evergreen groundcover. Part shade. Height: 12-18". 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. Provide nectar for pollinators in spring., Chokeberry (Prunus virginiana) - FULL SUN TO PART SHADE, Grows rapidly. Deer resistant., Canada Violet (Viola canadensis) - PART SHADE, White blooms tinged purple with yellow centers throughout spring and well into summer. An alternative for dry shade. Rain garden plant., Bottle Gentian (Gentiana clausa) - PART SUN, Deep, blue-purple blooms in late summer. Soil moisture: Moist. Lily-of-the-valley-like foliage dies back in June and is followed by small, roundish heads of white bells on leafless, 6-18" stalks. Creamy white flower balls in summer. In addition to food source, valuable for nesting and cover opportunities. Drought tolerant. Bluish berries which may be somewhat bitter in mid-summer. The cost PER individual plant is: 1 or more $8.00 each. Shadier rain garden plant. Plant bulb no deeper than 6", depending on size. Moist, rich soil. Deer resistant., Blue-eyed Grass(Sisyrinchium angustifolium) - PART SUN, Star-shaped blooms at the tips of grass-like blades in late spring through early summer. Whorled leaves. A showy, yet low maintenance plant. A very cute little native Goldenrod - Blogger Also limit fertilizer and pest chemical usage. Flowers held well above 3 leaves. Group 1 pruning are vines flowering in the spring on old growth. (Do not compost.) This is a good plant for moist soil. Bold leaves. Pennsylvania native plants are plants that thrived in the area before settlement. Clematis viorna, leather flower or vasevine, is a vine native to the Southeastern United States. Add generous amounts of sand and humus to soil when planting. Sandy to average soil. Adaptable, but cannot tolerate drought. Blooms only when in sun. Readily self-sows. Protect from deer until well- established and sizeable., Aniseroot (Osmorhiza longistylis) - PART SHADE, Small, white flowers from spring to early summer. It can grow in a variety of soils, including clay or loam, with good drainage. Grows in tufts. Do not plant in heavy clay. An introduced or non-native plant is one that has been brought into the state to become established in the wild. Nice with other tall, late-blooming moisture lovers such as New England Aster and New York Ironweed. 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. Deciduous, suckering shrub/small tree. Forms colonies. Add a little balanced, organic fertilizer when planting. Deer resistant. Rain garden plant., New York Ironweed (Vernonia noveboracensis) SUN TO PART SUN. Mites may cause twig clusters to form at branch ends, but this does not kill the tree. They are known for their enormous leaves, which are up to 8 inches long in some varieties. Width: to 40'. Part sun. Light yellow flowers with green centers in summer to early fall. Deer resistant., American Bladdernut (Staphylea trifolia) - PART SHADE. If you want to grow Star Jasmine as an indoor plant, make sure that you set up a trellis for it so that it will grow upward instead of sprawling out. Width: 12-16". Use in shade borders, woodland gardens and for naturalizing in low areas. Good companions are Virginia Bluebells, Foamflower and Mayapple. Height: 4-8'. Height: 6-18". Width: 18". Height: 1-3'. Clump-forming. Height: 3'. Height: 2-5'. Evergreen, woodland groundcover. Blue-green foliage stays attractive through the season. Carefree. Height and width: 3-6'. Deer resistant., Dwarf Larkspur (Delphinium tricorne) - PART SHADE, Spring ephemeral. Rain garden plant., Mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum) - PART SHADE TO SHADE, Deciduous, woodland groundcover. Or it can be left to ramble through trees and shrubs. Deer resistant. Emerges late in spring. Part sun to bright shade. If you must use non-natives, choose plants that will not escape and become weeds. Provides food and cover for songbirds; supports small and large mammals. Provides food for birds and small mammals. Deer resistant., Barren Strawberry (Waldsteinia fragarioides) - MORNING SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE. Be sure to get the entire taproot out or it may resprout. Moist to wet, rich to average soil. Clumping habit. Matures to fuzzy, brown, dangling seed balls late summer to fall. The plant requires full sun and well-drained soil for best results, but it does not tolerate heavy clay soils very well. 2. Moist, rich, near-neutral soil. Deer resistant. Shrubby St. Johns-Wort (Hypericum prolificum) - PART SHADE, Deciduous shrub. Self-sows aggressively. Proudly founded in 1681 as a place of tolerance and freedom. Moist, rich soil. Provides fall color for the woodland garden. Nice beside ponds or streams or in any area that stays fairly moist. Deer resistant., Tall Sunflower (Helianthus giganteus) - SUN TO PART SUN. Part sun. Moist, rich soil. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. Height: 12-28". Width: 16-24". Clematis ligusticifolia can be grown as an annual or perennial, depending on the region where you live. The federal government has estimated that nearly 25 percent of the 20,000 plant species native to North America are at risk of extinction, many of these through habitat loss. Deer resistant., Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) - PART SUN, Deciduous, suckering shrub. I helped it along during that July sizzling weather by misting it with the hose. Fruit supports a variety of species. They also prefer soil with an acidic pH level between 6 and 7.5, so use a soil conditioner such as lime or sulfur if your soil is too alkaline for them. Yellow flowers circle arching stems in fall. Butterfly plant. Hummingbird and butterfly plant. Bright blue berries in late summer. Width: 1'. Deadhead at least half the spent flowers to prevent seed production and promote growth of new crowns. Spreads by underground runners to form loose colonies. Lonicera Sempervirens (Trumpet Honeysuckle). Cut back to 1' in winter for lower, rounded growth, pruning to one or two trunks and removing dead twigs, or allow to die back naturally for a rougher, more natural appearance. Width: 12-16". Spaces between tufts can be planted with bulbs such as fall or spring blooming crocus. It ranges from Manitoba to Nova Scotia southward and from New England to Georgia. Learn more about native plants. 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. Hummingbird and butterfly plant. Additionally, 1,300 non-native species exist throughout the state. There is no shortage of common names for this vine . Emerges late in spring. Shadier rain garden plant. Mulch only lightly to prevent stem rot. Requires moist, but well-drained, open ground. Nice for naturalizing in combination with White Wood Aster or Blue, Heart-leaved Aster. Average soil. Moist to wet soil. Good fall nectar source and food plant for butterfly larva. Morning sun to bright shade. Lonicera sempervirens is a deciduous vine, with a spreading habit, with large leaves and trumpet-shaped flowers. Drought tolerant. Very adaptable. Cardinal Flower and Great Blue Lobelia are nice companions. Length: to 30'. Often suffers from leaf blight on lower stems. Dig a hole and enrich the soil. Deer resistant., Tall, arching and clump-forming. Rain garden plant. Climbing hydrangeas are bushy plants that have aerial roots. Moist, especially in spring. Climbing hydrangeas are shrubs that can reach up to 80 feet tall and 12 feet wide. Moist to wet, rich soil. 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. It will not survive drought. Width: 4-6'. Erect. A total of 285 moth and butterfly species are support by maples. The Winterberry Holly berries are already tinged with pink. Height: 3-5'. Pink in bud, light blue in bloom in spring. At least part sun for longer blooming season. Part shade. Pruning back old branches will promote more bushy growth while pruning young shoots will encourage more upright growth. Moist, rich, well-drained, near-neutral soil. Use for vertical accent or anchor plant in large borders, or for screening or naturalizing in moist meadows or near ponds or streams. There are more than 600 named varieties of clematis and many more seedlings. Width: 1'. Similar spread. Nectar plant for bumblebees. Blue-black fruits on female individuals. Very aggressive and so is best used for naturalizing in woods, on stream banks, in meadows and fields. Fruit a white berry with purplish "eye" in late summer. Part shade. Part shade. Additionally, invasive plants tend to emerge earlier in the spring, leaving native plants to fight for nutrients, space, and other resources. Part shade, especially under deciduous trees. We use cookies on this website, you can read about them here. To propagate by seed, the seeds should be planted in early spring after the first frost date in the area where they are to be planted. Adding a little peat moss to the soil when planting, and mulching lightly are beneficial. Part sun only. Oriental clematis prefers riversides, rocky slopes, roadsides and similar open, sunny habitats with well-drained soils. Site with other moisture lovers in borders, low areas or near ponds or streams. May be moved in early spring, but do not divide woody crown. Culture and use information the same. 6. Keep free of accumulating leaves. Climbing roses bloom from spring through fall, depending on the variety you choose. Elegant, yellow and red, spurred blossoms on stiff stems above leaves in late spring. Examples of this group are: Clematis terniflora (sweet autumn clematis), C. 'Gipsy Queen', C. 'Jackmanii', C. 'Ville de Lyon'. I'm not sure what eats it, but I bet something does. Rain garden plant. Part shade to shade. Width: 4-5'. Height: 6-10'. Suckers less and produces more fruit if grown in sun. Whorled Rosinweed (Silphium trifoliatum) - SUN OR PART SUN, Clusters of yellow, daisy-like blooms in mid-summer. Must have good drainage. Divide every 4-5 years. Excellent drainage a must. Use as a groundcover under deciduous trees or in drifts in wooded areas. Chocolate Vine is a vine with creamy white flowers and small leaves; it can grow up to 50 feet tall. Wild Sarsaparilla (Aralia nudicaulis) - PART SHADE, Greenish-white, round flower clusters on separate stalks held under umbrella-like leaves in late spring. Hummingbird and butterfly plant. Chocolate Vines are attractive to native pollinators because they produce attractive flowers that are often white with purple stripes on them. Rain garden plant. Use in rock gardens or in dry meadows, or for a softening effect among bright flowers such as Butterflyweed or Blazing Star. Deer resistant, Sensitive Fern (Onoclea sensibilis) PART SHADE. Forms colonies. Width: 12". Deer resistant., Wool Grass(Scirpus cyperinus) - PART TO FULL SUN -Also called Rush, Strongly vertical. Examples of this group are: Clematis alpina, C. macropetala, and their cultivars. Deadhead to prevent. You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. Also nice in shady rock gardens or on rocky slopes. native plant species (PDF) offer many advantages to using non-native species. Average, well-drained soil. Spreads moderately fast. Trumpet honeysuckle can be grown in USDA zones 7 through 10, where it prefers full sun exposure and well-drained soil. Clematis paniculata (Sweet Autumn Clematis) is listed in the Invasive Plant Atlas of the United States. Height: 40-60'. Morning sun to bright shade. Height: 2-3'. Height: 5". Leaves appear to be whorled around stems. Twiggy, with blue-green foliage. Emerging foliage deep, smoke-purple followed by greenish-yellow or purplish flowers where leaflets join stems in spring. Reblooming clematis! Rain garden plant. Deer resistant. Mulch to keep roots cool, or plant so roots will be shaded. Use in rock crevices or in rocky soil, near stone walks or paths or under shrubs and trees. Prune tips in late spring to control height. Best for naturalizing in swampy areas. 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. Native from Pennsylvania south to Georgia, this is also a promiscuous vine, and seedlings can be bland hybrids if other closely allied species are at hand. Rain garden plant., Rue anemone (Thalictrum thalictroides) PART SHADE TO SHADE, Dainty, white to pink blooms in spring and early summer. Excellent nectar source. Rain garden plant., Rosebay (Rhododendron maximum) - MORNING SUN, DAPPLED LIGHT, PART SHADE. Fruits are important for many birds such as wrens, mockingbirds, thrashers, waxwings, and woodpeckers, and small and large mammals. Part shade. Moist to wet soil, but quite adaptable to damp, open areas. Deadhead to prevent. A species to brighten the woodland garden in fall. The most common are summer grape ( Vitis aestivalis ), . Regular Joe Pye Weed can grow up to six or seven feet tall, which is too much for my garden. Roots are thick. Height: 2-4'. Native to: Asia. Foliage pale green and finely divided. Self-sows. Blends well with other tall species. Part shade, especially in the afternoon. Leaves fern-like. Moist, well-drained, rich soil. They prefer rich, loose, well drained soil. Small, closely-clustered flower heads resemble cats' paws. The plant requires full sun but can tolerate some shade. Its flowers are said to look like turtles' heads, if you look at them sideways. Rain garden plant. Height: 2-3'. 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. Taller than wide. The pond and its beds were installed in August 2007. Bird and butterfly plant. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, there are approximately 2,100 native plants in Pennsylvania. Part sun. Foliage will remain attractive into October with enough moisture. On August 20, I noticed the very first flower on top where the sun hits it most. Fragrant, pink blooms in summer followed by dark red hips. Forms large clumps. Height: 8-36". Fruits are eaten by variety of birds and small and large mammals. An introduced or non-native plant is one that has been brought into the state to become established in the wild. The flowers of the specimen I photographed are colored a rich burgundy wine, but there is considerable variety in colors depending on where the seeds were harvested. Good in combination with Doll's Eyes. An alternative for dry shade, even under evergreen trees., Skunk Cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus) PART TO FULL SHADE. Use in a meadow, beside a pond or stream or massed in an informal garden. Forms mounds. Charming, diminutive plants form tight clumps only 1-4" high. Short-lived but self-sows readily, so is nice for naturalizing in a meadow. Attractive seed pods. Solomons Seal (Polygonatum biflorum) PART SHADE. Pollinated by bumblebees burrowing down inside bloom. Height: 10-16". Things are slowing down, but there will be a few new flowers still to come in September. Black stems. Cut back if affected by thrips or powdery mildew. Moist, average soil. DCNR Bureau of Forestry at 717-787-3444. Yellow, 2-4" wide, daisy-like flowers in small clusters in summer. Use at pond edge, in low, wet spots or water deeply and consistently in summer. Width: 2-3'. They depend on native plants and the insects that have co-evolved with them. One of the earliest blooming asters. Blooms dark, blue-violet on stiff, upright stems from summer to fall. Large clematis flowers can be as huge as 10" (25 cm) across and be shades of purple, red, pink, and white. Part sun. Water very regularly throughout the first season. Native to mountainous regions, these plants produce small to medium, nodding flowers in bell or lantern shapes that come in shades of blue, mauve, pink, purple, red, white, and yellow. Whole plants can be moved. Combine with other Monarda species for color contrast. These plants are suitable for growing in full sun or partial shade, so you can place them anywhere in your yard that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. However, keep mulch away from the stems. Must be protected from slugs beginning late June. Height: 2-4'. 3. Resembles ageratum. Good fall nectar source and food plant for butterfly larva. Height: 3'. Ours have male and female flowers on different plants. Consistently moist, but not wet, soil, especially during active growth period. Morning sun or dappled light. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. Self-sows when conditions are right. Shadier rain garden plant., Creeping Phlox (Phlox stolonifera) - PART SHADE TO SHADE. Blooms yellow in spring. Height: 1-2'. Here's a wider view of the Helianthus. Click on the green bars below to see the many plants that are native to our area. Leaves turn reddish in fall. Height: 2-3'. Full sun to bright shade. Landscaping with Native Plants in Pennsylvania, pollinators depend on trees, shrubs, and other plants. Rain garden plant. Will self-sow. Hummingbird plant. They are a group of mostly woody, deciduous vines, though Armand clematis ( Clematis armandii) is evergreen, and a few are herbaceous perennials. Genus: Clematis Origin: Mainly of Chinese and Japanese origin. Will tolerate drier soils, but not extended drought. Self-sows aggressively. Cookies, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, Gelsemium sempervirens (Carolina Jessamine), Lonicera sempervirens (Trumpet Honeysuckle), Passiflora incarnata (Wild Passion Flower), Great Plant Combination Ideas Guide above-ground stems to produce more cohesive patches. Moist but well-drained, near-neutral soil. This easy-to-grow plant has large, ruffled, blue flowers that start to appear in early summer and continue throughout mid to late summer. Self-sows. Average or even rocky soil that stays moist, especially in spring. Yellow, 2-3" wide, daisy-like flowers from mid-summer to fall. Nice on open, wooded slopes, under shrubs or in rock gardens. Width: 2'. Clematis is pruned into one of three groups based on growth habits. 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. Appears as a tuft of grass. 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