Part sun. Wildlife plant. 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. Height: 3-10". Nice near a patio or second story window. Additional information. Height and width: 2-5'. Moist, near-neutral, rich soil. For more information about native plants, you can contact the It is found on the Pacific coast of North America, from the San Francisco Bay Area southwards into Baja California. Width: 12-16". Moist, average soil. Sun. Their long, arching branches and bright flowers make them an eye-catching addition to any landscape. The Cherokee used an infusion combined with milkweed for backache and as an ingredient in ceremonial green corn medicine. 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. Very adaptable. Competes well with tree and shrub roots. Use for naturalizing in open woods or on banks. Shrubby, but dies back to the ground in fall. Minimize habitat destruction. Additionally, 1,300 non-native species exist throughout the state. Dark purple berries attractive to wildlife in fall. A lot of people trim their Arborvitae into hedges that are square, round, pyramidal, etc. Shadier rain garden plant., Toadshade (Trillium sessile) - MORNING SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE, Deep red, bud-like, 3-petaled flowers held close to the center of 3-leaved plants. Blooms crimson, star-like flowers in summer. Also limit fertilizer and pest chemical usage. Height: 10-16". Also called Sharp-Leaved Aster. Rain garden plant. Purplish-black berries follow. Deer resistant., Northern Blueflag (Iris versicolor) PART SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE. Blooms creamy white in flat-topped clusters in early to mid-summer. It is a tall plant, about 5-6 feet. Height: 4. Height: 2-3'. Delicate-looking but tough. Butterfly plant. Width: 2-3'. Deer resistant., Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium) - SUN, Clump-forming grass. Width: 1-1'. Deer resistant., Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia triloba) - PART SUN, Also called Three-Lobed Coneflower. Best in drifts. Blue Vervian (Verbena hastata) - SUN TO PART SUN. Shadier rain garden plant. Deer resistant., New England Aster (Symphotrichum novae-angliae) PART SUN, Showy clusters of 1-2" wide, violet-purple to pink flowers with orange centers in fall. It is one of the best types of clematis to grow. Shear after flowering for neat appearance. Width: 12". Most retail nurseries and mail-order catalogs now offer native plants. Crooked-Stem Aster (Symphotrichum prenanthoides) - PART SHADE, Pale violet, 1-2" wide flowers in fall. Whorled Rosinweed (Silphium trifoliatum) - SUN OR PART SUN, Clusters of yellow, daisy-like blooms in mid-summer. Good fall nectar source and food plant for butterfly larva. Part shade to shade. Hummingbird plant. Be sure to water your Campsis radicans regularly throughout the growing season, but dont overwater it as this will cause root rot. Produces offsets which may be divided with a sharp knife after bloom., Tall Bellflower (Campanula amerciana) - PART SUN TO LIGHT SHADE, Annual or biennial. Allow stems to remain up through winter to provide food and cover for birds. Height: 14-18". 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. There are also a number of native plant sales held in the spring. Takes time to develop into sizeable clump, but rugged and long-lived. Deadhead to prevent. Small, yellow flowers on stiff, mostly leafless stalks through summer. You've come to the right place for Clematis! In their place, homeowners add tropical plants and exotic grasses as showy centerpieces to their landscaping. Good wildlife plant., Dutchman's Breeches (Dicentra cucullaria) - PART SHADE, Spring ephemeral. It is quite similar to sweet-autumn clematis ( C. terniflora ); I can only tell them apart by looking at the foliage (the non-native species has smooth leaf margins). Large clematis flowers can be as huge as 10" (25 cm) across and be shades of purple, red, pink, and white. Never plant invasives. Elegant clusters of drooping, greenish-white flowers in summer. Sun or part sun. Bright pink blooms all along branches in spring before large, heart-shaped leaves emerge. Good wildlife plant. Blooms red in summer. Height: 2-3'. Forms colonies over time. Deer resistant., Bluets (Houstonia caerulea) - PART SUN TO PART SHADE, Dainty, light blue flowers with yellow centers in spring. Tough. Rain garden plant. Moist, fertile soil. Click on the green bars below to see the many plants that are native to our area. Good for naturalizing at the wood edge, in front of shrubs or in a low spot. (Do not compost.). Similar to Monarda didyma. Morning sun or dappled light. Height: 1-4'. Fiddleheads unfurl bright green in spring. Self-sows aggressively. Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris) PART SUN TO SHADE. Blooms creamy white in flat-topped clusters in spring. Strawberry-like, semi-evergreen foliage. Medium to moist, rich soil. I was surprised to find out that they may be native. Best for naturalizing in swampy areas. Takes up to two seasons to develop into a large plant. Benefits from cutting to the ground each year after leaves drop in fall. Deadheading prolongs bloom. Carefree. Male . Extensive woody rootstock takes several years to develop. Easy. Rain garden plant. Part sun. Morning sun to light shade. Blooms yellow in late summer to fall. A total of 534 moth and butterfly species are supported by oaks. Deer resistant. Loose groundcover for meadows among grasses and other meadow plants, or for open woods. Deer resistant., Rough-stemmed Goldenrod (Solidago rugose) SUN TO PART SUN, A species of goldenrod. Average soil, moist in spring. Height: 5". It prefers moist soil with good drainage, but it will tolerate dry conditions if necessary. Deer resistant., Doll's Eyes (Actaea pachypoda) - PART SHADE, Small white flowers in May. Height: 12-25'. Often suffers from leaf blight on lower stems. This easy-to-grow plant has large, ruffled, blue flowers that start to appear in early summer and continue throughout mid to late summer. Attracts many pollinators. Easily transplanted. 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. Average, well-drained soil. Long-lived. Usually found growing on steep slopes or in open woods. Fertilize in spring. Clematis are called the "queen of the vines," and rightfully so. Height: 14-18". Moist to wet, fertile soil. Forms thick clumps in time. Bird and butterfly plant. Often found growing on slopes with Trout Lily in wild areas. They like moist soil and regular watering, though they will do just fine with dry soil once the weather warms up. Our bashful native clematis don't get the attention of the . Width: 2'. Because they are such long-lived plants, it is essential to site and plant them appropriately. Add organic mulch in spring. Long, soft needles. Divide every 3 years in spring. Japanese clematis is a vigorous woody vine that has been used for landscaping in the southeastern United States since 1877. Drought tolerant once established. Average to dry, moderately rich soil. Foliage mottled. White-tinged-pink, bell-shaped blooms in spring. Self-sows. Rain garden plant, Tall Larkspur (Delphinium exaltatum) - PART SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE, Blooms blue-purple on tall spikes in summer. Fertilize in spring. Good rock garden plant., Flowering Spurge (Euphorbia corollata) SUN TO PART SUN, Blooms baby's breath-like, dainty white flowers in summer. By using native plant species you can help to maintain the native biodiversity of Pennsylvania. Average soil. Semi-evergreen. In early spring, cut back all stems to buds that are within 12 to 18 inches of the ground. Full to part sun. Ever-widening clump needs occasional division. Moist, acidic, rich soil. And best of all, they evolved here and are uniquely adapted to our region's environment. Shadier rain garden plant., Virgin's Blower (Clematis virginiana) - MORNING SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE, Vine. Henryi. May be moved in early spring, but do not divide woody crown. Good tall accent in a border or naturalized in a meadow., Tall Meadow Rue (Thalictrum Pubescens) - PART SUN TO LIGHT SHADE, White, airy blooms in summer. Examples of this group are: Clematis terniflora (sweet autumn clematis), C. 'Gipsy Queen', C. 'Jackmanii', C. 'Ville de Lyon'. If you want to learn about the best time to plant perennials, read our perennial plant guide. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. Height: 2'. They will also require pruning every year or two to keep them from becoming woody or leggy over time. Part sun. Width: to 2'. Rain garden plant. Moderate growth rate to 50'-60' high and 50'-60' wide. In Florida, Wunderlin (2003) counts seven Clematis species, including one native only to Florida (endemic), and one as an occasional non-native escapee. An aggressive plant best used for naturalizing in fields and meadows. Attractive seed pods. White or purple-tinged, daisy-like flowers to 2" wide in fall. A naturalizing species for open woods or meadows. Or it can be left to ramble through trees and shrubs. Part to full sun. Rattlesnake Weed (Hieracium venosum) MORNING SUN, Interesting, red-veined, hairy leaves that hug the ground, forming mats. Easily grown but not deer or rabbit resistant. Height: 3-4'. Butterfly and wildlife plant. Height: 8'. The flowers are usually red, orange, or yellow and are usually fragrant. 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. This beauty will ramble over fences, trellises, and structures. Moist to dry, average soil. Deer resistant, but protect until well-established and sizeable., Sweet Azalea (Rhododendron arborescens) -MORNING SUN, DAPPLED LIGHT, PART SHADE, Deciduous shrub. I helped it along during that July sizzling weather by misting it with the hose. Easy. A total of 534 moth and butterfly species are supported by oaks. Site carefully. Group 1 pruning are vines flowering in the spring on old growth. It will survive. The flowers are yellowish-white, star-shaped, and about 1 inch across. Goes well with the purples and blues of other fall-blooming species. Good drainage. Spreads aggressively by underground rhizomes. Width: 12-16". Cultural requirements similar to those of Rhododendron arborescens, but will tolerate somewhat drier soils. Examples of this group are: Clematis florida and its cultivars, C. 'Nelly Moser', C. 'Niobe', C. 'The President'. Prune occasionally to remove dead canes (which have no thorns). Drooping clusters of white, bell-shaped flowers in spring. Black stems. Evergreen, woodland groundcover. Bushy. While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that Use at wood edge or in open woodland. For Shipping, Planting and additional FAQ's . Height: 1-2'. Use for vertical accent or anchor plant in large borders, or for screening or naturalizing in moist meadows or near ponds or streams. Average soil. Will self-sow, but not aggressively. They are dioecious. Evergreen ferns are good companion plants since Mayapple goes dormant in late summer. The soil should be slightly moist when planting this vine but not saturated. May be hard to establish., Blooms light violet in mid-summer. Cut back in March. Moist, well-drained, rich soil. Rain garden plant. Self-sows where happy. Shadier rain garden plant. Transplant in spring to early summer only. An introduced or non-native plant is one that has been brought into the state to become established in the wild. Provide nectar for pollinators in spring., Chokeberry (Prunus virginiana) - FULL SUN TO PART SHADE, Grows rapidly. 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. Whorled leaves. Inch-long, blue-violet blossoms on spikes in late spring. Will grow on steep, rocky banks. Self-sows. Nice contrasted with fine-textured foliage plants such as ferns. Combines well with Wreath Goldenrod, Wild Ginger or Bloodroot. Height: 2-4'. Unlike most plants, clematis needs to be planted deeper than normal, about 5cm lower than the ground. Moderately fertile soil that stays moist, at least in spring. Plant in spring and shear back after seeding. Flowers light up shady areas. Moist to wet, near-neutral soil. Search Our Database: Enter any portion of the Scientific, Common Name, or both. 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. The plant can be grown in Pennsylvania as long as it has at least four hours of sunlight per day and a soil temperature between 55 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. This flower was a happy surprise. Huge, tropical-looking leaves follow. The native species is more vigorous and disease resistant than the cultivars. Incorporate plenty of well-moistened sphagnum peat into planting soil and mulch with pine needles. Morning sun, dappled light or bright shade. In a garden, deadhead most but not all flower heads, or allow them to remain up through winter for the birds and pull out unwanted plants in spring. Self-sows. Height: 1-3'. Use in rock crevices or in rocky soil, near stone walks or paths or under shrubs and trees. has been written based on numerous outside resources. For maximum flowering, the plant should receive five to six hours of sun daily. Relatively simple to grow., Shagbark Hickory (Carya ovata) - FULL TO PART SUN, Medium to large tree. Plant emerges late. Seeds attract birds. To produce long-lived, healthy plants with optimum flowering consider the following needs. Deer resistant., Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius) - PART SUN, Deciduous, suckering shrub. 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. Moist, but very well-drained, rich soil. Apply several inches of mulch around the base of the plant to keep the roots cool and moist. Width: 18". First, conserve existing native vegetation and plant communities. Woodland Sunflower (Helianthus divaricatus) - PART SHADE. Part shade. 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. Moist to moderately dry, rich soil. Bold leaves. Medium to moist, average soil. Part shade. Apply a little balanced fertilizer in spring. Blooms rose-pink in spring. White, fragrant, tubular blossoms with red styles in early summer. Nice when grown with Creeping Phlox or White Wood Aster to fill in bare spots since weaker plants disappear by midsummer. August 3 - the dwarf Joe Pye Weed (Eupatorium purpureum 'Little Joe') is starting to bloom. Part sun. Average or even rocky soil that stays moist, especially in spring. Morning sun. Deer resistant., Virginia Mountain Mint (Pycnanthemum virginianum) - PART SUN OR SUN, Blooms white in roundish heads in mid- to late summer. Shear back hard after seeds are shed to tidy plants and encourage new growth. Rain garden plant., Christmas Fern (Polystichum acrostichoides) - PART SHADE, Dark, leathery, evergreen fronds. Good fall nectar source and food plant for butterfly larva. As you drive through the neighborhoods of Central Pennsylvania, you may be surprised by how much of the landscape you see originated in other countries. Blue-green foliage stays attractive through the season. Second, they are unlikely to escape and become invasive, destroying natural habitat. 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 About Clematis. Nectar plant for bumblebees. Shadier rain garden plant. Low Maintenance: Native plant species require less maintenance such as water and soil amendments. Spreading, but easily controlled by circling clump with a sharp spade in spring. Moist, rich soil. Clematis are among the most decorative and spectacular of all the flowering vines. See Monarda clinopodia for cultural information. Plant emerges late in spring and grows very fast. Good for naturalizing in shady, wet areas beside ponds and streams or in low spots. Height: 4-15'. Height and width: 10-16". Seed heads are clusters of silky hairs, attractive into fall. Hybrid clematis that have been developed using scarlet clematis include bicolor pink- flowered 'Duchess of Albany', above, and red-sepaled 'Gravetye Beauty', opposite. Often found growing on steep banks along roadsides. Blue, star-shaped flowers on leafy spikes in summer and early fall. Height: 4-7'. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. Solomons Seal (Polygonatum biflorum) PART SHADE. Prune just after bloom, as flowers are produced on older canes. Deer resistant., Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia) DAPPLED SUN TO SHADE. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime., False Solomons Seal (Maianthemum racemosum) PART SHADE. Excellent background plant for shade gardens behind ferns and groundcovers. Divide every 5 years. Unlike the hollies, there isn't just one ripening point. Easily grown. Clematis virginiana, or Virgin's Bower, is a beautiful native vine with white flowers that twines around vertical supports. Three-petaled, maroon blooms held above 3-leaved plants in spring. Oxeye (Heliopsis helianthoides) PART SUN. Nice beside ponds or streams or in any area that stays fairly moist. Be sure to follow responsible landscaping techniques and do your best to match your propertys soil and light conditions to the native plants you choose. Deer resistant., Tall Sunflower (Helianthus giganteus) - SUN TO PART SUN. Height and width: 1'. Self-sows. Moist, near-neutral, rich soil. Deer resistant. Taproot makes transplanting large specimens difficult. There is great variety in flower form, color, bloom season, foliage effect, and plant height. Clematis viorna, leather flower or vasevine, is a vine native to the Southeastern United States. Star Jasmine is an evergreen vine that can grow up to 6 feet long. Blooms blue on a thick spike from an evergreen rosette from mid-summer to early fall. Woodland gardens. American bittersweet is easy to care for because it is not fussy about its environment or soil type. Height: 8-36". Height: to 20". Moist to wet, rich soil. Clematis Species, Sweet Autumn Clematis, Virgin's Bower, Japanese Clematis Clematis terniflora 58 more photos VIEW GALLERY View all varieties of Clematis 86 members have or want this plant for trade. Moist, rich soil. Self-sows. Best for naturalizing by a pond or stream. Provides good protection and nesting sites for birds. most species are known as clematis in english, while some are also known as traveller's joy, a name invented for the sole british native, c. vitalba, by the herbalist john gerard; virgin's bower for c. terniflora, c. virginiana, and c. viticella; old man's beard, applied to several with prominent seedheads; leather flower for those with fleshy Spreads by underground runners to form loose colonies. Cut back in March. Here is the Perennial Sunflower (Helianthus 'Lemon Queen'). Self-sows. USDA Zone: 4-9. After the spring flowers fade, the stems that contained those flowers can be shortened. Nice intermediate height to use between shrubs and groundcover. Bougainvillea is a flowering plant that grows up to 40 feet tall. 3. Stalks often twisted around other stems. If any plant develops orange rust, remove and discard. Width: 1-2'. Dense stands provide cover and food for birds and other wildlife. Sun to part sun. Forms rather erect mounds. Part shade. Extremely adaptable. The state has hundreds of native plants ready for adoption in home landscapes. Provides fall color for the woodland garden. Pinch tips in June to control height and promote bushiness. Here is a native clematis, Virgin's Bower (Clematis virginiana), up on the arbor. Plants turn orange-brown in fall. Good forms of Clematis viorna are hard to find, and are often misidentified. Having both male and female plants (dioecious) a number of varieties have been recognized, mainly ranging from north to south. Moist, rich soil. Easily grown. This is a robust species. Chaparral Clematis is a creamy-white flowering vine, belonging to the Ranunculaceae family, of the large Clematis genus. Self-sows freely. This plant does not like drought conditions or standing water in the soil at any time of year. Also good in partly shaded rock gardens or as a filler in an awkward corner. Native Alternatives to Common Landscape Plants, Corporate Giving and Support Opportunities. Often found in large stands on moist woodland slopes. Excellent groundcover, spreading about one foot per year. Sun to part sun. Check the native status of this species for your area via the USDA Plants Database here . Part shade to shade. Specimen or street tree. Mulch to protect shallow roots. Purplish inflorescence in late summer followed by 3-pronged seed head. Nodding Onion (Allium cernuum) SUN TO PART SUN, Dainty, with slender, grass-like leaves and nodding, purplish-pink flowers on wiry stems in July and August. The flowers attract both butterflies and hummingbirds. Width: 2'. Clematis, a member of the Ranunculaceae (or buttercup) family , is a large genus of over 200 species, chiefly native to the temperate zones of the northern hemisphere. Width: 2-5'. Effective when massed behind lower-growing plants, in a rock garden or a wild garden. There are two other native Clematis in PA. 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