Average soil, moist in spring. 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. Self-sows. Both need five or six hours of sunlight. Clematis virginiana, or Virgin's Bower, is a beautiful native vine with white flowers that twines around vertical supports. Also nice as an accent plant or as a step-down layer between shrubs and shorter plants. Part sun. Rounded growth habit. Width: 3-4'. It grows to about 20 feet long and 3 feet wide. You can also plant these vines anytime between early spring and late autumn, but planting them in late summer could cause frost damage on tender roots. A nice companion to yellow-blooming meadow species and other blue-purple late bloomers such as Joe-Pye-Weed and ironweeds. It is an herbaceous vine that can be cultivated in the temperate zone but requires warm temperatures and full sun exposure. Width: to 2'. Plants go dormant soon after bloom. Rain garden plant., Bottle Gentian (Gentiana clausa) - PART SUN, Deep, blue-purple blooms in late summer. Deer resistant. Also, many wild-collected plants do not survive transplanting. Divide every 3-5 years in summer. Height: 2-3'. Virgin's Bower blooms in late summer from July to September in meadows, floodplains, riverbanks, open woods, and other moist areas. 3. Cultural requirements similar to those of Rhododendron arborescens, but will tolerate somewhat drier soils. Also good in partly shaded rock gardens or as a filler in an awkward corner. Rain garden plant. Of the native clematis species, C. virginiana is perhaps one of the most widely distributed. Deadhead to prevent. Charming, blue and white flowers in spring. Incorporate plenty of compost to improve water retention and drainage. Trumpet honeysuckle can be grown in USDA zones 7 through 10, where it prefers full sun exposure and well-drained soil. Best for naturalizing by a pond or stream. Flat clusters of rosy-pink flowers on stiff stems in July and August, followed by interesting seed pods. The American one is also called Eastern White Cedar. Height: to 30'. Shadier rain garden plant. August 5. Spreads by underground stolons and self-sows. Nice at wood edge. Plant is taller than wide. As development takes away farmland and wildland, many Pennyslvaiva native plants are lost. Appears as a tuft of grass. Blooms pink to lavender in summer on stiff stems. And best of all, they evolved here and are uniquely adapted to our regions environment. Height: 3-10". Height: 10-16". Similar spread. Seed heads may be cut off after bloom for neat appearance. Blooms rose-pink in spring. Japanese clematis is a vigorous woody vine that has been used for landscaping in the southeastern United States since 1877. A woodland understory species. An adaptable species and a good choice for difficult sites. Allow stems to remain up through winter to provide food and cover for birds. Description. height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. May be moved in early spring, but do not divide woody crown. You can also plant this vine in the ground but keep it watered regularly, so it doesnt dry out too quickly. A very cute little native Goldenrod - Blogger Natives Native vines are often the easiest and most adaptable in the landscape. There are lots of flowering vines to grow in Pennsylvania. Moist to wet, average soil. Bright blue berries in late summer. Morning sun to bright shade. Sun to part sun. Nice contrasted with it, or with the yellow of goldenrod. It grows up to 10 feet tall, but it can be trained to grow up trees or walls. Deer resistant. White flowers in clusters at the ends of arching stems in late spring. Erect. Learn more about native plants. Spaces between tufts can be planted with bulbs such as fall or spring blooming crocus. Sun to part sun. Self-sows freely. Best for naturalizing in woodland gardens in light shade. Moist, average soil. Height: 6-15'. Moist to dry, average soil. Carefree. Choose the right plants for the site: wet or dry, shade or sun, acid or neutral soil. Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device. After blooming, numerous pistils with feathery styles give the fruit a fluffy appearance. Having both male and female plants (dioecious) a number of varieties have been recognized, mainly ranging from north to south. Moist but well-drained, near-neutral soil. Clematis virginiana is an evergreen vine that grows to a height of 20 feet. Moist to wet, average soil. Mulch to retain moisture in summer and to protect roots in winter. White-tinged-pink, bell-shaped blooms in spring. Wide-leaved tufts. Wildlife plant. I helped it along during that July sizzling weather by misting it with the hose. Minty fragrance. Sandy to average soil. Most clematis are hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 8 and native to North America. Self-sows readily. That is 37 percent of Pennsylvanias total wild plant flora. Long-lived. In addition to food source, valuable for nesting and cover opportunities. The plant needs regular fertilization and plenty of water during the growing season but does not need pruning or staking for support. Pinch plants in mid-May and again in early June for more compact growth and more flowers, or cut back by half in June. Moist, rich soil. Add compost and sand to improve drainage. Black stems. Resembles ageratum. Height: to 12". Forms clumps. Clumping habit. Best to protect from rodents with underground cage of hardware cloth or with coarse gravel mixed into surrounding soil. Flowers at a time when few other plants are in bloom. Average soil. Long-lived. Self-sows aggressively. Morning sun or dappled light. Pruning clematis does a number of things: Depending on the wood (old, new or both) that the plant blooms on and bloom time, clematis are divided into three groups A, B, C: This group flowers on old (last year's) wood. Good fall nectar source and food plant for butterfly larva. Spreads by rhizomes and self-sows. Shiny, bright green leaves. Blue Vervian (Verbena hastata) - SUN TO PART SUN. Self-sows, but easy to control. Very adaptable. During the first growing season, keep the plant pruned back to a height of 18 to 24 inches. Spreads by underground rhizomes to form extensive colonies. There are also a number of native plant sales held in the spring. Width: 3-4. The trumpet flowers are white with a yellow center, and they have four petals that look like the bell of a trumpet. Readily self-sows. Shrubby St. Johns-Wort (Hypericum prolificum) - PART SHADE, Deciduous shrub. Width: 1'. Both have purple blooms rather than white. 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. Part shade. Use in a meadow, beside a pond or stream or massed in an informal garden. May be short-lived but self-sows. Height and width: 10-16". Height: 2-3'. Foliage benefits from extra water. Lovely along a fence. Blue False Indigo (Baptisia australis) - SUN TO PART SUN. Part shade. You can help reverse this trend by planting great native plants in your garden. May be aggessive. Height and spread: 3-6'. Self-sows. Rain garden plant. Site carefully as huge rhizome makes it hard to eradicate once established. Plant several for more fruit. Easy. Clematis ligusticifolia requires full sun to partial shade and grows in USDA zones 5 through 9. Foliage interesting as stem appears to pierce leaves. Good forms of Clematis viorna are hard to find, and are often misidentified. A good companion to Virginia Bluebells or as a focal point among lower plants. Ornamental, thimble-shaped seed heads last through winter. Easy to grow, evergreen groundcover. Deadhead to prevent. August 27. Pinch plants to promote fullness, or cut back by up to half in June to control height. Other cultural requirements the same as for Trillium erectum. Height: 2-6'. Naturally grows on banks or steep slopes, often with trillium and violet species, or on mossy logs. Good drainage. Part to full sun. In early spring, remove any dead stems. A clumping plant. Similar to Dicentra canadensis, above, except flowers have pointed rather than rounded lobes and plant blooms a little earlier. The plant produces runners along its length that root easily in moist soil, where they will produce new plants next year. Width: 3'. A good transition plant between woodland or shrubs and lawn. Part sun to bright shade. Flower stems die after bloom and seed set. White, heart-shaped flowers dangle on stiff stems above a mound of finely cut, blue-green foliage. The most common are summer grape ( Vitis aestivalis ), . Also nice around rocks or at the wood edge in groups. Height: 2-3'. Prune just after bloom, as flowers are produced on older canes. Bushy plants if they have good strong light. Hurricane Irene was a few hours late arriving so I ran out to take some pictures before the rain hit. Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris) PART SUN TO SHADE. Remove affected plants and discard. Blooms creamy white in flat-topped clusters in early to mid-summer. Bulblets may be dug and divided or moved only when plants are dormant in summer. 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. Deadhead to prevent. Individuals may be short-lived, but plant self-sows aggressively. Width: 3'. Part sun. Good foundation planting as plants receive a bit of lime leached from the concrete. Rain garden plant. Easy to grow. Width: 1'. The Butterfly Weed is putting out its seed pods now, too. Beautiful, iconic white flowers in spring., Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) - FULL SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE, Deciduous, suckering, multi-stemmed, small tree. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. Good companions are Virginia Bluebells, Foamflower and Mayapple. Plant container bulbs at the same level as in the pots. Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum) - PART SHADE. Moist to wet, fertile soil. Moist to wet soil, but quite adaptable to damp, open areas. It's pretty easy to grow as it tolerates sun, part shade or shade and has average water requirements. Height: 1-3'. (Do not compost.). Morning sun to bright shade. Height: 2-3'. Deadhead after flowering to prevent self-sowing. Use as a woodland groundcover, in a shady rock garden or for naturalizing. US Wildflower's Database of Red Wildflowers for Pennsylvania. Six species are endemic to Australia. 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. Part sun. Use in mixed plantings and for naturalizing, especially on dry, rocky banks. Height: 3-4'. Deleting this collection CANNOT be undone. Moderately fertile soil that stays moist, at least in spring. Width: to 10'. Drier, less fertile soils will slow spread. Moist, rich soil. Deciduous, suckering shrub/small tree. Sun to part sun. Sun. Deer resistant., Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia triloba) - PART SUN, Also called Three-Lobed Coneflower. Emerges late in spring. Average soil. Deadhead to prevent. Its pitchers fill with water and it feeds by digesting the small insects that fall in. Mass for a groundcover in shade, or plant among spring ephemerals to cover bare spots. Unlike most plants, clematis needs to be planted deeper than normal, about 5cm lower than the ground. Yellow flowers circle arching stems in fall. Nice at the back of an informal border or in meadows. Perennial vine with solitary flowers with four yellow sepals (petal-like structures). Hummingbird and butterfly plant. The sepals range in color from lavender to pink to violet. Rain garden plant, Tall Larkspur (Delphinium exaltatum) - PART SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE, Blooms blue-purple on tall spikes in summer. Height: 2-4'. Will not tolerate competition from other plants. Distinctive, peeling, gray bark. Part sun. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. Transplant only in spring. Leaves are compound in groups of 3. These plants are known for their showy flowers and are often used as a houseplant or for hanging baskets. Needs space. We use cookies on this website, you can read about them here. The plant produces scarlet flowers from May through July. These are berries of the Trumpet Honeysuckle, in a cluster where the flowers fall off. Self-sows. Width: 8". Division possible in spring or fall, but not usually necessary. Brother Stefan. It will not survive drought. Plants turn orange-brown in fall. Keep clump free of weeds until well established. Nice when grown with Creeping Phlox or White Wood Aster to fill in bare spots since weaker plants disappear by midsummer. Width: 3'. Evergreen foliage. Butterfly plant., Purple Bergamot (Monarda media) SUN TO PART SUN, Blooms magenta in summer. Hardy kiwi vines are a great choice for Pennsylvania gardens because they can be grown either in containers or in the ground. Height: 2-4'. Use in the middle of a border, in a meadow with grasses, in open woods or at the wood edge. Large, bold foliage. 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: 4-8". New growth will then have enough time to form flower buds for next year. Average soil. Climbing roses can be grown as annuals or perennials, depending on whether you want to have blooms every year or not. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. More flowers are opening up high on the Virgin's Bower. Part sun. Width: 2'. Often found growing on steep, rocky, wooded slopes or stream banks in wild areas. Well-drained, acidic soil. Sun to part sun. Blooms yellow-green in spring. Stems zigzag from leaf to leaf. Often grows on moist, rocky banks in wild areas. Individuals may be short-lived, but plant self-sows. Pennsylvania native plants are plants that thrived in the area before settlement. More non-native plants are introduced every year. A species of goldenrod. Acorns provide food for variety of birds and mammals and cavities provide den, nesting, and roosting sites for birds. Height: 2-5'. Cut back by half in June to control height, plant among tall grasses for support, or stake. Cut back in March. 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. More introduced plants are identified every year. Chocolate Vine will grow quickly, especially when planted in a pot, but the roots can rot if the soil does not drain well. Width: 4-6'. Drought tolerant. Width: 2'. Shadier rain garden plant. 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. Intense purple flower clusters in late summer. Height: 2-4'. Easy. Fragrant, pink blooms in summer followed by dark red hips. Moist to wet, fertile soil. 4. Part shade. Deer resistant. Height: to 5'. 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. Width: 1'. 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 National Vegetation Survey (NVS) Databank is a physical archive and electronic databank containing records of over 94,000 vegetation survey plots - including data from over 19,000 permanent plots. This is an aggressive species best used for naturalizing among shrubs or to grow over a strong pergola or along a fence. Plants may be short-lived but will self-sow in open soil or moss where happy., Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) - PART SUN, Blooms in hazy, white, flat heads in late summer. Average or even rocky soil that stays moist, especially in spring. Part shade. It has heart-shaped leaves that form a dense canopy and produce white or purple flowers. Plant emerges late in spring and grows very fast. 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. Hummingbird and butterfly plant. Rich, moist soil. Blooms earlier than common milkweed. Use for naturalizing in open woods or on banks. Spires of dainty, white blooms in spring. Height and width: 3-6'. Prune back old or weak canes to trunk near the ground in winter every few years. An aggressive, colony-forming, woodland groundcover for larger, shady places or under shrubs. Height: 2-3'. It will survive. Part sun. Division seldom necessary but should be done in spring. 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 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). Moist, rich soil. Individuals short-lived, but plant self-sows freely. Cut back when foliage declines. Butterfly plant., Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnate) SUN, Also called Pink Milkweed. Provide support. Prune hard in late winter down to 1 to 2 feet from the soil line. Additional information. Self-sows. A species to brighten the woodland garden in fall. Establishes, then spreads quickly to form large colonies. Landscaping with Native Plants in Pennsylvania, pollinators depend on trees, shrubs, and other plants. The soil should be organically rich, moist and well-drained. Leaves resemble large butterfly wings. That's Black-eyed Susan on the left and Pink Threadleaf Coreopsis blooming at the right front. Clematis ligusticifolia can be grown as an annual or perennial, depending on the region where you live. A grass substitute for dry, shady areas under trees. Plant emerges late. Strawberry-like, semi-evergreen foliage. . Deer resistant., Common Elderberry (Sambuca candensis) - PART SUN, Deciduous, fast-growing, suckering shrub. Partridgeberry (Mitchella repens) PART TO FULL SHADE. Adaptable, but cannot tolerate drought. Often found growing on slopes with Trout Lily in wild areas. Use in rock gardens, near paving stones or on banks. Also nice in pots. Height: 6-12". Bees really like it - a bee was entering or leaving almost every flower as I was taking pictures. Deer resistant., Starry Campion (Silene stellate) PART SHADE. Tough and adaptable. Mulch well. Height: 1-2'. Older plants may go dormant after seed set, but reappear in fall. An alternative for dry shade, even under evergreen trees., Skunk Cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus) PART TO FULL SHADE. Moist, well-drained, rich soil. Flowers held well above 3 leaves. 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. Always attractive. Spread: to 12' or more. Shade. Reblooming clematis! Good fall nectar source and food plant for butterfly larva. Moist, fertile soil. Semi-evergreen. Forms colonies. Accept 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. Attracts many butterflies. Use for vertical impact in large borders or as a screen. Easy. Part sun. Nice mixed with mainly foliage plants such as Coral Bells. Moist to wet, average soil. Its flowers are said to look like turtles' heads, if you look at them sideways. Oriental clematis prefers riversides, rocky slopes, roadsides and similar open, sunny habitats with well-drained soils. Third, they support wildlife, providing shelter and food for native birds and insects, while exotic plants do not. Height: 3-5'. See Monarda clinopodia for cultural information. Shadier rain garden plant., Green-headed Coneflower (Rudbeckia laciniata) PART SUN. Provides fall color for the woodland garden. White-tinged-pink, bell-shaped flowers in summer. Blooms red in summer. Moist, well-drained, moderately fertile soil. 5. Found in open woods in wild areas. Width: 1'. Brown, fertile fronds appear in mid-summer. Forms thick clumps in time. Self-sows. Add organic mulch in spring. When deadheading, 12 to 18 inches of stem can be cut back. The flowers are yellowish-white, star-shaped, and about 1 inch across. Seeds attract birds. Nice near ponds and streams. Hummingbird plant. Celastrus scandens grows in USDA zones 4 through 9. Charming, diminutive plants form tight clumps only 1-4" high. Moist to wet, moderately fertile soil. Height: 2-3'. Spreads to form colonies over time. Site with other moisture lovers in borders, low areas or near ponds or streams. Dramatic at the back of a border or among tall grasses in a wild garden or meadow. Height: 3-4'. In grapes, tendrils grow from the woody stem of the plant. Striking in borders or near a pond or stream. Forms colonies. Clematis is a woody vine that generally prefers sunny locations with light, well-drained soils having average moisture and cool temperatures. Readily self-sows. Photo credits: Jesse M. Harris, Wikipedia, National Audubon Society,Tom Potterfield, BudOhio, Andrey Zharkikh, Geneva Wirth,John Picken, Kevin Faccenda, Dan Mullen. Use as a taller groundcover under deciduous trees or in a woodland garden, setting plants one foot apart, or combine with finer foliage plants such as ferns for a nice texture contrast. Attractive foliage. Height: 12-18". Divide in spring every 3-5 years. Nodding, ", white flowers with fringed edges in summer. Part shade. The unique thing about these plants is how well they perform in hot climates like Pennsylvanias humid summers. In their place, homeowners add tropical plants and exotic grasses as showy centerpieces to their landscaping. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Best for naturalizing in larger woodland gardens., Wild Stonecrop (Sedum ternatum) -MORNING SUN TO SHADE, White, star-like blooms in spring. The soil should be slightly moist when planting this vine but not saturated. Part shade. 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 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. Average, well-drained soil. Width: to 35'. Part sun. At least part sun for longer blooming season. Cut back if affected by thrips or powdery mildew. Mucky to wet soil, at least in spring. Height: 2-4'. An introduced or non-native plant is one that has been brought into the state to become established in the wild. Shadier rain garden plant., White Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis) - SUN TO LIGHT SHADE. Daisy-like yellow flowers with squared-off edges bloom on stout stems in late summer. There are more than 600 named varieties of clematis and many more seedlings. However, keep mulch away from the stems. Can be used as a medium height groundcover. Moist, humusy, acidic soil. Part shade. The cost PER individual plant is: 1 or more $8.00 each. Adding a little peat moss to the soil when planting, and mulching lightly are beneficial. Zigzag Goldenrod (Solidago flexicaulis) - PART SHADE TO SHADE, A species of goldenrod. Height: 1-2". Shadier rain garden plant. Clematis paniculata (Sweet Autumn Clematis) is listed in the Invasive Plant Atlas of the United States. You will find them in various sizes and colors, including red, white, and pink. It is prohibited to transport, buy, sell, offer for sale, or distribute plants or plant parts of quarantined species into or . Fine-textured. Example: Enter "lob" in the common name field and you'll get all our species that have "lobelia" in the common name, as well as "sharp-lobed hepatica". Part sun. Part shade. Width: 2-5'. Flower clusters white tinged with pink on short spikes in early spring. Can be used as a taller groundcover. Deadhead to prevent. Well-drained soil. A bouquet with Joe Pye Weed, Black-eyed Susan, Helianthus (the lemon yellow one, pictured later - just starting to bloom now), Garden Phlox, Red Lobelia, Purple Coneflower, a litle piece of Trumpet Honeysuckle on the right, and Blue Mistflower (also pictured later, just starting to bloom here). 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