clematis native to pennsylvania

Plant several for more fruit. Lovely as a groundcover under deciduous trees in a woodland garden. Width: 30'-50'. Forms colonies. Same cultural requirements as for Rudbeckia laciniata. Must have good drainage. Shadier rain garden plant. Leaves are compound in groups of 3. Forms clumps. Similar in leaf to Sambucus canadensis, but blooms earlier in spring and produces bright red fruits in early summer. Deep taproot makes transplanting difficult. Provides food and shelter for birds and small mammals., Hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) - FULL TO PART SUN, Also called Sugarberry. Hurricane Irene was a few hours late arriving so I ran out to take some pictures before the rain hit. Best for naturalizing by a pond or stream. Nice with other tall, late-blooming moisture lovers such as New England Aster and New York Ironweed. Height: 2-3'. Nice with native grasses and coreopsis species. Brown, fertile fronds appear in mid-summer. And best of all, they evolved here and are uniquely adapted to our regions environment. They turn bright red and get eaten by birds. To use the website as intended please Butterfly plant., Canada Mayflower (Maianthemum canadense) - PART SUN TO FULL SHADE, Deciduous groundcover. Climbing roses grow best in full sun, but they can tolerate partial shade conditions. Easy to divide and transplant in spring. Flowers held well above 3 leaves. Cultural requirements same as for Sambucus canadensis. The soil should be organically rich, moist and well-drained. Height and width: 12-16". Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris) PART SUN TO SHADE. Plant is taller than wide. Taking native plants from the wild depletes native populations. Hummingbird plant. Cut back and they will recover for next spring. Part shade, especially under deciduous trees. Proudly founded in 1681 as a place of tolerance and freedom. Shadier rain garden plant. Part sun. Moist, especially in spring. Part shade. Sun to bright shade. Site with other moisture lovers in borders, low areas or near ponds or streams. Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device. Moderate to moist, average soil. Average soil. Lovely massed or used in meadows, wild gardens or at the edges of ponds or streams. There are several types of climbing hydrangeas, including the fountain hydrangea and the autumn bloomer hydrangea. Width: 18". Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum) - PART SHADE. Height: 8-36". Deer resistant., Tall, arching and clump-forming. Choose planting site carefully as plant is hard to move or divide. Use in mixed plantings and for naturalizing, especially on dry, rocky banks. In the garden. Part shade to shade. Large, edible fruits in fall when long, drooping leaves turn yellow. Plant bulb no deeper than 6", depending on size. Clematis Ligusticifolia (Western White Clematis). Deadhead to prevent. White, heart-shaped flowers dangle on stiff stems above a mound of finely cut, blue-green foliage. Deer resistant., Jack-in-the-Pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum) PART SHADE, Green and brown or mahogany striped hood around fleshy spadix in spring. Good fall nectar source and food plant for butterfly larva. Part shade. Water very regularly throughout the first season. USDA Zone: 4-8. Height up to 30'. White or purple-tinged, daisy-like flowers to 2" wide in fall. Deer resistant. Shadier rain garden plant. Forms large clumps over time, so allow space. Height: 1-3'. Fertilize in spring. Someone gave me a little piece of this plant in fall of 2009. Well-drained soil. Height and width: 2-5'. 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. A clumping plant. Part shade to shade. Clematis are beautiful perennial vines. has been written based on numerous outside resources. Butterfly and hummingbird plant. Part shade. Moist to wet soil. Width: 12-16". 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. Part shade. It seems to do fine in the pond. Disposing of the flower heads when it has gone to seed can help control it. Always attractive. Width: 1'. In early spring, remove any dead stems. Bluish berries which may be somewhat bitter in mid-summer. Evergreen ferns are good companion plants since Mayapple goes dormant in late summer. Medium to moist, average soil. The Sensitive Fern on top of the rock was a present from Mother Nature. Fruits are eaten by variety of birds and small and large mammals. The plant produces scarlet flowers from May through July. Can be used as a medium height groundcover. Clusters of 1" wide, blue, pink or white flowers along arching stems in fall. Division seldom necessary but should be done in spring. Native plants include: There are approximately 2,100 native plants in Pennsylvania. About Clematis. Large clematis flowers can be as huge as 10" (25 cm) across and be shades of purple, red, pink, and white. Deer resistant. Part shade to shade. Height: 3-5'. Cut back in March. Spreads to form large mats. Part shade. Good native substitute for Japanese pachysandra. You can also plant this vine in the ground but keep it watered regularly, so it doesnt dry out too quickly. Pennsylvania native plants are plants that thrived in the area before settlement. Leaves widely spaced in levels along stems producing an appealing architectural effect. Height: 4-8'. If any plant develops orange rust, remove and discard. Blooms yellow, 2" wide, daisy-like flowers on strong stems in mid-summer. Easily transplanted. Culture the same. Height up to 40'. A tough, carefree species. Similar spread. Grows in moss at the base of trees in wild areas. Width: 2'. 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. In their place, homeowners add tropical plants and exotic grasses as showy centerpieces to their landscaping. Height: 2-3'. Light green fronds, usually deeply lobed. Part sun. Semi-evergreen. Fertilize in spring. Climbing hydrangeas are shrubs that can reach up to 80 feet tall and 12 feet wide. Moist, rich soil. Botanical Name: Clematis ' Brother Stefan'. Attractive foliage lasts in good condition into fall with enough moisture. Moist, fertile soil. Use as a vertical presence in borders, moist meadows, at the edge of woods, in open woods or beside a pond or stream. 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. Deadhead to prevent. Part sun to light shade. Best used for naturalizing. I did forget one very important point. Use for vertical accent or anchor plant in large borders, or for screening or naturalizing in moist meadows or near ponds or streams. Bulbs multiply. Part sun. Width: 2-3'. Purplish-black berries follow. Ever-widening clump needs occasional division. August 17 - pond overview. Rain garden plant. Invasive species compete directly with native species for moisture, sunlight, nutrients, and space. Feed lightly in spring with a balanced, organic fertilizer. Flat-topped, creamy white flower clusters in early summer followed by edible, deep purple berries. Deadhead to prevent. Like the other plants at this corner, I think its roots hit gravel or asphalt. Height: 12-28". Also nice in shady rock gardens or on rocky slopes. Deer resistant. Water during drought. Height: 3-4'. They can bloom from spring to fall but are known for their long-lasting blooms, which last until they start to fade in the fall. Drier, less fertile soils will slow spread. Height: 2-3'. Hardy kiwi vines have dark green leaves that grow in clusters of 3-5. Rain garden plant. Part shade, especially in the afternoon. Be sure to get the entire taproot out or it may resprout. Height: 2'. Moist but well-drained, near-neutral soil. They like moist soil and regular watering, though they will do just fine with dry soil once the weather warms up. Morning sun to light shade. Often grows on slopes., Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) - SUN OR PART SUN, Purple and green blooms in summer followed by interesting seed pods. An introduced or non-native plant is one that has been brought into the state to become established in the wild. This is the Pitcher Plant that floats on the pond. Self-sows. These are berries of the Trumpet Honeysuckle, in a cluster where the flowers fall off. Part to full shade. Starting in early spring, fertilize with a balanced organic fertilizer per the manufacturer's recommendations. Good wildlife plant., Dutchman's Breeches (Dicentra cucullaria) - PART SHADE, Spring ephemeral. When planting, remember that a clematis has a deep root system and needs a decent hole. Deer resistant., Pennsylvania Sedge(Carex pensylvanica) - PART TO FULL SHADE, Inflorescence red-purple in very early spring. Perennial vine with solitary flowers with four yellow sepals (petal-like structures). Self-sows. Excellent nectar source. Height: 3-9'. Butterfly plant. The soil should be slightly moist when planting this vine but not saturated. Clip back to lower leaves. Tall Tickseed (Coreopsis tripteris) - SUN TO PART SUN. Spread: to 3'. Examples of this group are: Clematis florida and its cultivars, C. 'Nelly Moser', C. 'Niobe', C. 'The President'. Height: 1-3'. That's Black-eyed Susan on the left and Pink Threadleaf Coreopsis blooming at the right front. Width: 2-3'. Average soil. Oxeye (Heliopsis helianthoides) PART SUN. Be sure to water your Campsis radicans regularly throughout the growing season, but dont overwater it as this will cause root rot. Height: 4-7'. Nice for naturalizing in combination with White Wood Aster or Blue, Heart-leaved Aster. Seeds attract birds. 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. Width: 14-18". Provides food and cover for songbirds; supports small and large mammals. A large, stately plant. 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. Shadier rain garden plant., Great Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica) SUN TO PART SUN. Part shade. Bold-textured foliage. All Rights Reserved. Backfill the hole with native soil enriched with organic matter (compost, leaf mold, etc.) Moist, fertile soil. A lovely filler to mix with showier woodland plants. Stunning clematis plants are prized for their bright flowers of white, red, purple or blue. Found in: It prefers moist soil with good drainage, but it will tolerate dry conditions if necessary. Additionally, 1,300 non-native species exist throughout the state. 5. Deer resistant. Mix plenty of well-moistened sphagnum peat, compost and pine needles into planting soil. Older plants may go dormant after seed set, but reappear in fall. Deer resistant. Drooping clusters of white, bell-shaped flowers in spring. Paired leaves pierced by the stem. In addition to food source, valuable for nesting and cover opportunities. Forms thick clumps in time. Easy to grow and long-lived with plenty of moisture. Mass for a groundcover in shade, or plant among spring ephemerals to cover bare spots. When growing from seed, plant them in rich, well-drained soil in full sun so they can develop roots before winter arrives and die back for the winter months until springtime when you replant them in more fertile soil with more moisture to sustain them once again during their growth period. Width: 1'. Minty fragrance. Width: 2-4'. Self-sows where happy. Moist to wet, rich soil. Sun to part sun. Cut back when foliage declines. Clematis 'Mrs. N. Thompson' features vivid violet-purple flowers with fuchsia stripes. Shrubby. To avoid empty spots in early summer, plant among earlier bloomers. Easy. Self-sows here and there. They displace and alter native plant communities, degrade wildlife habitat and water quality, and potentially lead to increased soil erosion. Sun to part sun. Fruit a white berry with purplish "eye" in late summer. Height: 3-6'. Deadhead after flowering for neater appearance. Height: 1-2'. Nice massed or in groups of 5 or more as a background plant in a perennial or mixed shrub border. 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. Passiflora incarnata is a vine that grows as a perennial and may grow up to 20 feet long. Divide occasionally in spring. 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). Average, well-drained soil. August 20. After planting the seeds, cover them with one-half inch of good quality soil and allow them to germinate for about two weeks before transplanting them into their permanent location once they have grown two inches tall and have sprouted leaves at the base of their stems (which means that they are ready for transplanting). Regular Joe Pye Weed can grow up to six or seven feet tall, which is too much for my garden. Nice in a rock garden or in an open woodland garden, Maple-Leaved Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum canadense) PART SHADE, Violet, bell-like flowers in clusters held above leaves on stiff stalks in spring. Great Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica) is another plant that likes moist soil. Leaves large, roundish, with wavy, lobed edges. 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. Instead, you should opt for Pennsylvania native plants for your yard, garden, and flower beds. Will self-sow, but not aggressively. Nice at the back of an informal border or in meadows. It can grow in a variety of soils, including clay or loam, with good drainage. Can spread aggressively so remove suckers regularly to prevent spread if desired., Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) - PART SUN, Small tree for understory or wood edge. Easy to grow. Culture: Clematis can be planted anytime the ground is workable. 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. The American one is also called Eastern White Cedar. Easily grown but not deer or rabbit resistant. Protect offsets for next year's growth by keeping plants free from heavy mulch and all weeds in fall. An extract of the stems was used as a hallucinogen. Must have adequate moisture until well-established. Can be used as a taller groundcover. Best in moist, fertile soils, but will grow under dry conditions after established. Produces masses of fragrant white flowers in late summer. Self-sows readily. White blossoms in early spring. Moist, well-drained, near-neutral, rich soil. Subtle yellow blooms along stems in spring. Carefree. Moist to wet, average soil. It is an herbaceous vine that can be cultivated in the temperate zone but requires warm temperatures and full sun exposure. Do not disturb roots once established. Ecological restoration may be necessary, including native plantings, invasive removal, erosion control, or loosening soil compaction. Length: to 30'. Moist, rich soil. Moist to wet soil, but quite adaptable to damp, open areas. Chocolate Vines are attractive to native pollinators because they produce attractive flowers that are often white with purple stripes on them. An aggressive, colony-forming, woodland groundcover for larger, shady places or under shrubs. Favors places where moss grows, as between shaded patio stones. Width: 1'. Flower colors include pinks, purples, blues . Resembles lily-of-the-valley. Grows in tufts. Non-native plants, in general, tend to support fewer species of caterpillars and provide less food. I've found a few volunteers from last year popping up in other areas of my yard. Height: 8-16". They look beautiful, but they can become invasive. (Do not compost.) This flower was a happy surprise. Semi-evergreen. See Monarda clinopodia for cultural information. Width: 2-3'. Flat clusters of rosy-pink flowers on stiff stems in July and August, followed by interesting seed pods. It is often. Identity Preferred Scientific Name Clematis vitalba L. Preferred Common Name old man's beard Deer resistant., Starry Campion (Silene stellate) PART SHADE. Site carefully as huge rhizome makes it hard to eradicate once established. Bright pink blooms all along branches in spring before large, heart-shaped leaves emerge. Moist to wet, average soil. Clematis virginiana, or Virgin's Bower, is a beautiful native vine with white flowers that twines around vertical supports. More introduced plants are identified every year. Moist soil. Shadier rain garden plant., Thimbleweed (Anemone virginiana) - PART SHADE. Whole plants can be moved. Self-sows aggressively. Leafs out late. Native Plants for a Shady, Dry Site (PDF), Native Plants for a Shady, Moist Site (PDF), Native Plants for a Sunny, Dry Site (PDF), Native Plants for a Sunny, Moist Site (PDF). Height: 4-6. Deer resistant., Northern Blueflag (Iris versicolor) PART SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE. Very adaptable. Cannot survive drought. And best of all, they evolved here and are uniquely adapted to our region's environment. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Frothy clusters of white blooms in mid- to late summer. Part sun. Elegant near water, in a moist meadow or scattered in a border. I'm not sure what eats it, but I bet something does. Part shade. Width: 2-3'. Blooms early summer. Height: 1-2". Long-lived. Rain garden plant. Shadier rain garden plant. Both have purple blooms rather than white. Height: 3-5'. Greenish-white flower clusters in summer. Ferns can be used to hide bare spots. Width: 12-16". 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 An alternative for dry shade. Height: 6-8". Clematis plants have vines that are vigorous growers with beautiful flower blooms. Choose a permanent location and allow to die back naturally. Or it can be left to ramble through trees and shrubs. 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 Excellent wildlife plant., Shrub. Avoid digging close to plants because roots, if damaged, are easily infected. Width: 4-15'. Moist, average soil. Use in borders, open woods, meadows or on slopes. Adaptable. The Atragene group includes the species Clematis alpina, C. koreana, and C. macropetala and their hybrids. Spread: 6-15'. Rain garden plant. Rain garden plant., Swamp Saxifrage (Saxifraga pensylvanica) PART SHADE, Greenish-white flowers in branched clusters on stout, 1-4' high stalks in spring. Part sun, but will tolerate quite a bit of shade. (45-60 cm) Hardiness: USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 C (-30 F) Width: to 2'. A rugged plant, especially in drier soils. Add plenty of well-moistened sphagnum peat, compost and pine needles to soil when planting. Width: 1'. Width: 3-4'. Easy. Medium to moist, rich soil. Forms loose colonies in shade. Dark purple berries attractive to wildlife in fall. Excellent foliage backdrop for smaller plants or among low groundcovers. By using native plant species you can help to maintain the native biodiversity of Pennsylvania. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. Moist to wet, moderately fertile soil. Choose the right plants for the site: wet or dry, shade or sun, acid or neutral soil. Clematis is a genus of over 250 species of vines and ascending perennial herbs found throughout the world. Glossy, dark green foliage turns shades of deep red in early fall. Self-sows. Individuals short-lived, but plant self-sows freely. Solomons Seal (Polygonatum biflorum) PART SHADE. Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) - MORNING SUN TO BRIGHT SHADE, Evergreen groundcover. Good fall nectar source and food plant for butterfly larva. Long-lived. Cut back in March. Butterfly plant. Cut back by half in June to control height, plant among tall grasses for support, or stake. Blooms pink, lavender or white in late summer. In early spring, cut back all stems to buds that are within 12 to 18 inches of the ground. The wetter the soil throughout the season, the more sun the plants will tolerate. Height: 3-6'. Will self-sow. Flower clusters white tinged with pink on short spikes in early spring. Mulch with pine boughs for winter and press crowns gently back into soil in early spring. Theyre easy to care for, and they make attractive additions to any garden. Sun. Height: 2-4'. Width: to 40'. Blooms rose-pink in spring. A lot of people trim their Arborvitae into hedges that are square, round, pyramidal, etc. Besides looking stupid, if you keep cutting off the new growth, you won't get the cones. Deer resistant. Average, well-drained soil. Rain garden plant. During the first growing season, keep the plant pruned back to a height of 18 to 24 inches. Sun to part sun. 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. Good fall nectar source and food plant for butterfly larva. Edible nuts and gold leaves in fall. 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. Average to moist soil. White flowers in clusters at the ends of arching stems in late spring. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. Part sun. Provide nectar for pollinators in spring., Chokeberry (Prunus virginiana) - FULL SUN TO PART SHADE, Grows rapidly. Sun to part sun. In Florida, Wunderlin (2003) counts seven Clematis species, including one native only to Florida (endemic), and one as an occasional non-native escapee. Fertilize in spring by top-dressing soil with compost. 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