Height: 8-14". Spread: to 12' or more. Rain garden plant., Mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum) - PART SHADE TO SHADE, Deciduous, woodland groundcover. 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. Part sun. Leaves appear to be whorled around stems. Divide every 3-5 years in summer. 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. Deer resistant., Jack-in-the-Pulpit (Arisaema triphyllum) PART SHADE, Green and brown or mahogany striped hood around fleshy spadix in spring. Clumping habit. Width: 2-4'. Charming, diminutive plants form tight clumps only 1-4" high. Apply a little organic fertilizer in spring. Wet soil. Best in moist, fertile soils, but will grow under dry conditions after established. Slowly forms colonies. Rain garden plant. Use for vertical impact in large borders or as a screen. Part shade. Blooms pink, lavender or white in late summer. Height: 5-10'. Clean up all dead foliage around plants in March to discourage borers. A good transition plant between woodland or shrubs and lawn. Consistently moist, but not wet, soil, especially during active growth period. Deadhead to prevent. Foliage may be slightly disfigured by a tiny moth. Rain garden plant., Purple-Flowering Raspberry (Rubus odoratus) - PART SHADE, Deciduous, suckering shrub. Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) blooms from May through July and produces fruit after it flowers. May be moved in early spring, but do not divide woody crown. Use for massing or as a specimen plant in a border. Evergreen ferns are good companion plants since Mayapple goes dormant in late summer. Moist, rich soil. Forms rather erect mounds. In other words, it isn't a prima donna plant. Good beside ponds or streams or in boggy spots that are shaded in summer. Woodland Sunflower (Helianthus divaricatus) - PART SHADE. Butterfly plant., Coral Bells (Heuchera americana) - PART SHADE, Also called Alumroot. Fairly moist, fertile soil. Self-sows freely. Occasionally rust can be a problem. Deer resistant, Virginia Waterleaf (Hydrophyllum virginianum) - SHADE, Similar to Hydrophyllum canadense. Very adaptable. 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". Fertilize lightly in spring with a balanced, organic fertilizer while tree is young. Width: 2'. And best of all, they evolved here and are uniquely adapted to our region's environment. Height: 2-5'. Easy. Natives Native vines are often the easiest and most adaptable in the landscape. The same plants can attract a diversity of wildlife with the food, cover, and nest sites they supply. A lot of people trim their Arborvitae into hedges that are square, round, pyramidal, etc. Cultural requirements same as for Solidago caesia. Campsis radicans need moderate water during its blooming period from June through August. Width: 2'. Height: 3-5'. Deer resistant., Marsh Marigold (Caltha palustris) PART SUN, Loose clusters of yellow-gold, 1-1" blooms in early spring. Japanese beetles may be a problem. The pond and its beds were installed in August 2007. Part to full shade. Dappled sun to shade. Blooms greenish-white on stiff stems above leaves in early summer. They look beautiful, but they can become invasive. Nice on steep banks where Tall Bellflower is a good companion. Lovely massed or used in meadows, wild gardens or at the edges of ponds or streams. Excellent foliage backdrop for smaller plants or among low groundcovers. Self-sows. (Do not compost.). Width: 2'. Deer resistant., Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginica) - PART SHADE TO SHADE, Spring ephemeral. Will grow well under deciduous trees and shrubs. Deer resistant., Tall, arching and clump-forming. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. Part shade. Cut back by half in June to control height. Most continents and many countries have native clematis but New Zealand's clematis are special and different. Celastrus scandens (American bittersweet) can tolerate temperatures of 20 degrees Fahrenheit or higher without damage, according to the University of Illinois Extension. A tough, carefree species. Moist to dry, average soil. I've found a few volunteers from last year popping up in other areas of my yard. Foliage pale green and finely divided. Blue False Indigo (Baptisia australis) - SUN TO PART SUN. Height: 2-6'. Clematis ligusticifolia is a vine that grows to about 20 feet. Climbing hydrangeas grow quickly and can be trained into a multitude of shapes and sizes. There are also a number of native plant sales held in the spring. Lovely at wood edge, near a stream or in a rock garden., Early Meadow Rue (Thalictrum dioicum) - PART SHADE, Tassel-like, yellow-g reen blooms in spring. Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) - PART TO FULL SUN, Deciduous shrub. Use in a meadow, beside a pond or stream or massed in an informal garden. Will grow on steep, rocky banks. Choose planting site carefully as it is difficult to divide. Check these Great Plant Combination Remove of outer twigs in winter. For lovers of landscape gardening, Pennsylvania is a haven. Plant shorter species in front to hide. Moist to wet, average soil. On August 20, I noticed the very first flower on top where the sun hits it most. Best if scattered among other perennials in borders, or used in groups in meadow gardens or open woods. Flowers foul-smelling. The shrubs and perennials have really filled out in their fourth season. Part shade or dappled light. Best used in groups of 3 or more plants. Protect from harsh frost and wind. Forms mounds. Find out how to care for them and the characteristics of different cultivars. This can be prevented by planting the vine in a container filled with gravel or sand that allows water to drain away from the roots. Apply a little balanced fertilizer in spring. Tiny, round, dark, shiny leaves. Native to: Asia. Height: 1-3'. Clematis is a vine that can be grown on walls, on pergolas or in containers. This is an aggressive species best used for naturalizing among shrubs or to grow over a strong pergola or along a fence. Use in mixed plantings and for naturalizing, especially on dry, rocky banks. Deadhead to prevent. Blooms earlier than common milkweed. Top growth must be protected from rabbits and deer. Height: 2-3'. Yellow flowers circle arching stems in fall. The wetter the soil throughout the season, the more sun the plants will tolerate. Large yellow-gold blooms in spring. Adaptable and easy. Mulch to prevent frost heaving. Chocolate Vine is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 9. Blends well with other tall species. Good companions are Foamflower, later-blooming Creeping Phlox or spring bulbs. Spires of white flowers above maple-like leaves in spring. has been written based on numerous outside resources. Height: 2-3'. Average soil. Blue Heart-Leaved Aster (Symphotrichum cordifolium) - PART SHADE. Spreads too quickly for a planned border. Excellent nectar source. Fine-textured. Deadhead to prevent. Rich, moist soil. Multiplies steadily. Clip back to lower leaves. Accept Height: 12-25'. Dust soil occasionally with horticultural lime. Cut back by half in June to control height, plant among tall grasses for support, or stake. Self-sows freely. I was surprised to find out that they may be native. Height: 2-5'. Will not tolerate drought. Deer resistant., Helens Flower (Helenium autumnale) SUN TO PART SUN, Also called Common Sneezeweed. In their place, homeowners add tropical plants and exotic grasses as showy centerpieces to their landscaping. Height up to 25'. Plant emerges late. Sun to part sun. Butterfly and wildlife plant. Plantain-leaved Pussytoes (Antennaria plantaginifolia) PART SUN, Semi-evergreen groundcover forming ever-expanding, dense mats. Because they are such long-lived plants, it is essential to site and plant them appropriately. 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: 1-3'. Height: 3-6'. Use at wood edge or streamside. Water regularly during the first year to establish. Height: 4. Average soil. Distinctive, peeling, gray bark. Height: 3-9'. Will create a groundcover in time if allowed to self-sow. Self-sows. It will survive. In Gilpin, Chinese clematis can be seen along side 119 coming [] 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. Moist, average soil. Lovely with cattails. Good fall nectar source and food plant for butterfly larva. Height: 1-2'. Produces masses of fragrant white flowers in late summer. View this plant in a garden Group: Late Mixed Height: 20-30 ft. (6-9 m) Spacing: 18-24 in. Width: 12-16". Protect from deer until well-established and sizeable. Shadier rain garden plant. Semi-evergreen. Very aggressive and so is best used for naturalizing in woods, on stream banks, in meadows and fields. Rain garden plant. Part sun. Width: 2-3'. Height: to 70'. The plant produces trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom from June through August. 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). Medium to large tree. Part shade. , Black Cherry (Prunus serotina) - FULL SUN TO PART SUN, Rapid growth up to 50 - 80' tall and 30' - 60' wide. August 27. Most retail nurseries and mail-order catalogs now offer native plants. Provides fall and winter food for Cedar Waxwing, Mockingbird, Cardinal, Piliated Woodpecker, other birds, squirrels, and deer. Tough and adaptable. Emerges late in spring. Deer resistant., Wool Grass(Scirpus cyperinus) - PART TO FULL SUN -Also called Rush, Strongly vertical. Divide occasionally in spring. The use of Use in rock gardens, massed or scattered here and there along a wood edge. Part shade. 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. Similar to Dicentra canadensis, above, except flowers have pointed rather than rounded lobes and plant blooms a little earlier. Moist to wet soil, even in shallow water. In grapes, tendrils grow from the woody stem of the plant. Third, they support wildlife, providing shelter and food for native birds and insects, while exotic plants do not. Butterfly plant., Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnate) SUN, Also called Pink Milkweed. Stems zigzag from leaf to leaf. Blooms red in summer. Plant in standing water, at the very edge of a pond or stream or in soil that stays moist. Best used for naturalizing. In early spring, remove any dead stems. Nice contrasted with fine-textured foliage plants such as ferns. Cut back in March. Remove leaf litter in winter as it can smother plants. Self-sows. (Do not compost.) Average soil. Forms clumps. Combine with sunflowers, goldenrods, silphiums and other yellow composites for nice color contrast. Clematis virginiana is an evergreen vine that grows to a height of 20 feet. Morning sun. 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. Bushy plants if they have good strong light. Large, maroon and white, hooded blooms in late winter to early spring. Can be an aggressive self-sower. Height: 1-2". Attracts many pollinators. Large leaves shaped like those of a maple tree. Prepare a planting hole two to three times wider and several inches deeper than the root ball. Use as an accent plant in a woodland garden, on a rocky bank or as an airy groundcover under deciduous trees. Climbing roses bloom from spring through fall, depending on the variety you choose. Keep clump free of weeds until established. Deadhead to prevent. This encourages both branching and the development of multiple stems from the buds underground. A nice companion to yellow-blooming meadow species and other blue-purple late bloomers such as Joe-Pye-Weed and ironweeds. 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