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~ WOODLANDS ~ (And other shade lovers}
Actaea pachypoda More commonly known as "Doll's Eyes", This Native is such an attention getter when it's berries ripen in late Fall. The white berries on the red bracts really stand out in the darkest corner of any shade bed. A mature clump will resemble a shrub in form, and hold it's crisp clean look until frost knocks it back down. Very drought tolerant, actually prefers a sharply draining soil with plenty of leaf mold.
Actaea rubra This is the red form of our Native Baneberry, and a bit more common than the white. Will bloom about one month before the Actaea pachypoda, and the berries also ripen sooner. The plant itself has beautiful form. Very sturdy, erect stems with finely cut leaves, and SUCH a brilliant focal point when those clusters of brilliant red berries have turned to their red. Likes an evenly moist, but well draining soil.
Adiantum pedatum One of my favorite North Eastern Native ferns. The Maidenhair Fern has long graceful stems with the finger-like foliage, gracefully seated atop. A mature colony of these beauties is such a elegant addition to the woodland bed. Likes an evenly moist, but well draining site. Prefers shade, but also holds up quite well in 1/2 day of sun.
Anemone canadense Wonderful "Edge-of-the-Woods" Native. Large white, poppy-like blooms, and very interesting thimble-like seed head. Likes a bit more sun than the others in this category, and can become a bit of a runner in a light, fluffy soil. Keep it on the dry side, and it's an extremely easy plant to grow!
Anemone sylvestris Not a Native, But fits right in with them in the shade bed, highlighting their beauty with it's blanket of pristine, poppy-like blooms. Very easy plant to grow in an evenly moist, loose soil with just a bit of sun filtering through.
Anemonella thalictroides This sweet little plant, although delicate in appearance, is one of the toughest plants in my gardens. All it requires is a rocky soil with super fast drainage, and a wee bit of sun. It puts on it's show in early Spring, with a flourish of pure white blooms, almost covering it's elegant foliage.
Arisaema triphyllum This is our Native "Jack in the Pulpit". Very unusual and striking plant for the Woodland Garden. Colonizes nicely, once established. This one is an extremely easy, hardy Aroid to grow in an evenly moist, but well draining soil.
Aristolochia clematis This lovely Dutchman's Pipevine is a European native. Wonderful dark green, heart shaped leaves, with loads of delicate yellow "pipes". Likes a loose loamy soil and just a bit of sun. This one is not a viner, more of a sprawling shrub. Very rare in the US, and such a treasure for those intrigued by the hardy Aristolochias.
Aruncus aethusifolius This diminutive Goatsbeard only reaches about 6" in height. Deeply cut, lacey foliage topped with delicate bottlebrush blooms. I would never be without it's beauty in my shade beds. Must have a sharply draining soil, and just a bit of sun.
Asarum arifolia This Native, Southern wild Ginger has about the most beautiful leaf of ALL the U.S. wild Gingers. It's uniform silver patterning really stands out in the shade garden, even though the barrel bloom insists on hiding itself at ground level, under the foliage. This has proven evergreen even here, in my zone 5 garden. A must have for any woodland bed!
Asarum canadense This is our Native Wild Ginger, here in the North East. Wonderful soft fuzzy, heart-shaped leaves with typical barrel shaped bloom in early Spring. This Asarum colonizes pretty rapidly compared to the other Asarums, forming a nice mat.in just 2 years. Likes a slightly acid, evenly moist, but well draining soil. Does fine in full or partial shade.
Asarum europaeum OK, So this one is not a U.S. Native. But it fits right in with it's distant relatives in the shade bed. Beautiful shiny, heart-shaped leaves, that remain evergreen to zone 5. Typical burgundy, barrel shaped bloom. Once established, forms a nice tight colony.
Bergenia cordifolia A good old fashioned staple for the moist, partial shade garden. A very early Spring bloomer, with clusters of the most cheery, bright pink flowers. Once the flowers are finished, the large satiny leaves continue to look fresh, adding wonderful texture and form as a backdrop for all those variegated companions you will want to place beside it.
Caltha palustris A wonderful wetland native, this Marsh Marigold is such a welcome sight for winter weary eyes, with it's flurry of large yellow blooms, welcoming in the new season of sunny warmth. Low growing perennial that needs moist soil and some sun.
Caulophyllum thalictroides More commonly known as "Blue Cohosh" This NE Native woodlander has smooth, thick blue-green leaves, similar in form to a Thalictrum, but with much more substance. Blooms are small, squat white bottle-brush, which later, (if pollinated), turn into little berry bracts of dark, smokey blue. A lovely architectural statement for the shade bed, surrounded by lower growing groundcover. 5 pint $8.00
Chelidonium majus Flore Plena (AKA Double Celandine Poppy) This rare, showy version has fully double, clear yellow blossoms, atop bluish green, unusually shaped leaves. Can be invasive if let go to self-sow freely, but very easy to keep under control with simple dead-heading.
Chelone obliqua This Pink Turtle-head is not a Native, But does beautifully in a woodland setting. It's late showy, Summer flowers are such a welcome sight, when little else is left blooming so late in the season. Slow spreading, and a very easy plant!
Chrysogonum virginianum If it's a Native groundcover you're looking for, This Yellow Star can't be beat. Very pretty foliage that gets covered in a profusion of cheery yellow blooms. Likes it's soil a bit on the moist side, and prefers a bit of sun for best bloom. Fast spreading once established.
Chrysogonum virginianum "Eco Lacquered Spider"(SOLD OUT) If you think the common Gold Star spreads fast, you haven't seen anything until you see the instant ground-cover this one makes! Dark, leathery, shiny green leaves, topped off by loads of cheery yellow blooms, make a very impressive statement. Likes a damp but well draining soil and shade.
Cimicifuga racemosa Our Native "Bugbane", or Black Cohosh. This very showy woodlander has dark green, deeply dissected foliage, with the most spectacular elongated, tapered spires of white, bottlebrush-like blooms in late Summer. Very easy to grow in typical humusy woodland soil with good drainage and partial shade. 5 pint $8.00
Comptonia peregrina (Or, "Sweet Fern") This hard to find native is actually NOT a fern, but instead, a deciduous shrub. Spreads slowly by thick horizontal roots to form a nice colony. Although everything I'd ever read about the sweet fern says partial shade,.... mine is ecstatic in full blaring hot sun and a sandy raised bed. At any rate,....the most unique shaped leaf you'll ever see on a shrub and such a wonderful sweet fragrance when bruised, this is a real treasure in the garden. Gallon $15.00
Cortusa matthioli (SOLD OUT) This very rare and choice shade plant is very much like the beloved Primula. Exquisitely shaped, soft fuzzy leaves that stay hugging the ground, while the most delicate stalks of bright pink flowers cluster and dangle elegantly atop. MUST have a well draining soil. (4" pot) $8.00
Dentaria diphylla Spring ephemeral. This Native will spread nicely when happily settled in to a nice evenly moist soil in partial shade. Striking green leaves with prominent white veining will be highlighted by a cluster of sweet single-petal, white blooms.
Dicentra cucullaria This Native member of the bleeding heart family is a Spring Ephemeral. (Meaning, when the heat of Summer starts coming on, it will appear to have "died", but has really just gone dormant until the following Spring.) Lovely, finely cut, ferny foliage, topped off by the cutest little Dutch pantaloons. A real treasure for the Native Woodland Bed!
Dicentra exemia A Native of the Northeastern woodlands, This wild Bleeding Heart is much more delicate, and smaller in size than the more common, old fashioned garden variety. Wonderful, deeply cut, refined foliage with the added bonus of re-blooming . Evenly moist soil and full to partial shade will make this one very happy and healthy.
Dicentra formosa Another "Wild" Bleeding Heart. This one native to the West Coast. Like the D. exemia, This one is also smaller in stature, only reaching about 8-10 inches in height. Lovely foliage that holds up beautifully right until frost, and also a re-bloomer. Choice little beauty for the woodland garden!
Dicentra spectabilis Here is the good old fashion shade garden staple. This Bleeding Heart is the one you probably remember fondly from your grandmother's gardens. A mature plant will far more resemble a shrub than a perennial, at the height of it's growth cycle. Mine reach an impressive 3 feet in height, and nearly the same in width. It will disappear when the heat of Summer arrives, if not kept in moist, deep shade. Not to worry, It will reappear the following Spring in all it's glory.
Epimedium rubra Super tough little plant for dry shade or any fast draining site. Lovely dangling, orchid/like blooms and fabulous foliage that never burns or wilts, (Until frost knocks it down). Will take quite a bit of sun with a little more moisture in the soil, but also does well in pretty deep shade, if kept dry. Easy to grow and well behaved.
Erigeron pulchellus Commonly known as "Robin's Plantain" This sturdy little native makes an excellent ground cover in damp shade, even DEEP shade! Low whorls of basal foliage, from which slender stems shoot up to hold clusters of bluish-white daisies, (resembling small asters). If happy, will start creeping to form nice colonies in no time.
Erythronium americanum Spring Ephemeral. Our cheery yellow, East Coast Native, Trout Lily. Yes, the bloom is beautiful, but I think I like it's spectacular, blown mottled leaves best. Takes a few years to reach a bloom size, but enjoy the uniquely patterned foliage in the meantime. Colonizes well.
Eupatorium rugosum "Chocolate" This variation on our common "Joe Pye Weed" has dark brown foliage and clouds of white fluffy blooms in late Summer. An awesome backdrop for all variegated plants and chartreuse foliage plants in the part sun or shade bed.
Filependula rosea A stately addition to give the woodland garden height and vertical interest, This Meadow sweet has airy clouds of pink that last for weeks. Puts on best show with a bit of sun.
Galium odoratum Delicate, lacey foliage topped off by pristine clouds of white. This is a very elegant ground cover for moist shade. I treasure this little native for it's "Vanilla-Like" qualities. As any well versed German knows,...There is nothing so sweet as "May Bowl" made with steeping twigs of Sweet Woodruff.
Gaultheria procumbens (SOLD OUT) Commonly known as "Tea Berry", this moisture loving little native forms a beautiful ground cover, whether in bloom or berry.
(((Pic coming soon))) Geranium maculatum Our beautiful native wild Geranium, with neat fresh foliage all season, and clusters of large pink to lavender colored blooms, held high above. Very easy to please with partial shade and just about any soil.
Geranium maculatum "Alba" A rare form of our native Geranium, blooming in pure white! Just as tough and hardy. Very easy to grow in any soil with partial shade.
Glaucidium palmatum Another Asian Woodlander that dramatically enhances the shade garden. The large, silky bloom always gets gasps from visitors. Will not tolerate an alkaline soil, and must have good drainage! Blooming sized division. Price on this rare beauty is a real bargain at $18.00.
Helleborus foetidus This poor Hellebore has been given such an uncomplimentary name. "Stinking Helliobore", is one of the most attractive Hellebores for it's finely cut, leathery, evergreen leaves. Unlike the other family members, this is a late Summer to early Fall bloomer. Greenish white flowers cluster atop and down it's stalk in profusion. Not as showy a bloom as the other Oriental hybrids, nevertheless, a very worthy plant for the shade garden.
Hepatica americana Another early Spring bloomer, requiring a sharply draining soil, and a wee bit of sun for most blooms. Blunt lobed, liver shaped leaves are evergreen. But after it blooms, fresh new foliage will begin to emerge. There is no guarantee as to which color bloom your plant will have. Could be blue, pink or white.
Heuchera "Petite Marbled Burgundy" This is one of the little leaf Coral Bells. Burgundy foliage that is heavily overlaid with silver patterning, makes it a fabulous front of the border accent. Very neat, mounding growth habit, stays full and compact. A treasure of a perennial!
Heuchera "Velvet Night" Large soft, deepest of burgundy leaves, with silver netting make this beauty an exquisite addition to the shade bed. The bloom is inconsequential, and I like to sacrifice it, (Cutting it off at the base of the stem), to promote more foliage growth, forming a full mound of striking, luminous decoration. (Try planting this one in front of some soft, lush ferns to create one heck of a dreamy combo in your shade bed.)
Hydrastis canadensis AKA-Goldenseal. A beautiful Native for both foliage AND berry. Large heavily textured, dark green leaves contrast perfectly with the bright red berry clusters in late Summer. Colonizes nicely, without being invasive No Woodland Garden is complete without it.
Hydrophyllum macrophyllum More commonly known as spotted Waterleaf. This Native is far more valuable as a foliage plant, than for it's bloom, in my opinion. Gorgeous "Watermarks" on every beautifully formed leaf makes such a stunning addition to the shade bed. Blooms are clusters of light purple flowers held slightly above the foliage. Must have a well draining site.
Hydrophyllum tenuipes "Apparition" Another lovely "Waterleaf" for the Woodland Garden. This one is slightly more delicate and low growing. It's set apart from the others by the occasional white leaves that it throws up. Not as vigorous as H. macrophyllum or H. canadense, thus much more rare.
Hydrophyllum canadense This is the Northeastern Native Waterleaf. Fabulous large, soft maple shaped leaves, same clusters of light purple blooms in late Spring, early Summer. Every Woodland Garden must have at least one of the Waterleafs, and this one is a real treasure.
Iris cristata blue form A wonderful Native Iris, not getting much taller than 7". A very nice spreader, but not at all invasive. By it's second year it will form a nice little colony. Best conditions are some sun and a very sharply draining soil.
Iris cristata "alba" This is the rare white form of our native Iris cristata. The bloom is even a bit larger than the blue, and foliage is also slightly taller and wider. Wonderful addition to the shade bed, as it really lights up any dark area with it's large snowy blooms. Must have a well draining soil.
Jeffersonia diphylla This unique Native has a sweet little pure white, single petalled bloom that only lasts a few days, but the very cool leaf, (reminds me of floating green butterflies), holds up fresh and perky up until first frost. MUST have good drainage, and takes full to partial shade. Mature plant$10.00
Kirengeshoma palmatum Also known as "Yellow Wax Bells", this impressive shade lover resembles more of a shrub, reaching about 2 1/2 feet tall X 2 1/2 feet wide, in my gardens. A late bloomer, ( at summer's end), sporting surreal looking blooms, reminiscent of frosting flowers on a cake. Will also take quite a bit of sun, but the more sun it gets, the more moisture it needs. In shade it is pretty drought tolerant. Gallon $15.00
Lamiastrum galeobdon "Herman's Pride" This taller, more upright form of Dead Nettle, has the loveliest silver patterned leaves, that virtually glow when highlighted by the abundant yellow blooms. This one is not a runner, or groundcover. Reaches about 1 1/2 feet in height, and stays where you put it!
Lamium maculatum "Elizabeth de Haas" This is my favorite Beacon Silver, for it's very unique foliage. No two leaves will show the same variegation. There is a random, unpredictable variety of cream streaking, yellow splotching, light and dark green, all mixed together, in a hodge podge of the most beautifully designed tapestry. You'll be hard pressed to find a more interesting ground cover for shade to part shade.
Lamium maculatum "Pink Nancy" Such a hard thing to come opon, a true pink bloom on a Beacon Silver Not only gorgeous, long lasting flower, but as an added bonus, intense silver overlay with dark green edges on the heart-shaped leaves. Just the perfect combination for a nice, fast growing ground-cover that's sure t dazzle in any moist, partially shaded area.
Lamium maculatum "White Nancy" This silvery leaved, white blooming Beacon Silver almost glows in the shade bed. If you're looking to brighten up a drab dark spot,, or simply want a sharply contrasting backdrop to highlight some of your less showy woodlanders, this is the perfect, (and most elegant), solution.
Lycopodium digitatum Commonly referred to as "Running Cedar". This Native groundcover is gorgeous all year round. Totally evergreen through the cruelest of Winters, even here,.,,in Up-State NY! The ferny looking foliage more closely resembles plastic, than anything else. Stiff, shiny, radiating "fingers" form an umbrella shape that is so intriguing in the woodland bed. MUST have an evenly moist, acidic. well draining site. Easy to grow.
Lycopodium obscurum This ground pine is the rare form. Also known as "Tree Club Moss". VERY different from it's counterpart the L. digitatum in that it is soft and feathery, instead of Plastic to the touch. This one is also a bit more tricky to grow. Best situation would be under Pines, or a special planting hole prepared with plenty of leaf mold and pine needles, (Acidic) Likes a very sharply draining, barely moist soil and deep shade. 5" Pot $8.00
Ligularia dentata "Othello" Huge tropical looking leaves with great substance, Darkest of green with burgundy veining and burgundy undersides. Technically a Bog Plant, but does just fine in a moist soil that doesn't dry out, and full shade is best. This one forms a very impressive focal point in only a year or two.
Ligularia japonica The most showy foliage of all the Lig.s, in my opinion. Huge, DEEPLY dissected foliage, resembling a Synelesis on steroids. This one likes a bit more drainage than the rest of it's family. Rare and exquisite addition to the shade garden! $10.00
Ligularia palmatiloba. (SOLD OUT) This Lig has the most interesting leaf shape of them all. Huge serrated, almost "butterflied" foliage makes this an awesome addition to any shade bed. MUST not dry out.
Ligularia "The Rocket" This Lig is unique in both it's arrow shaped, serrated leaf and it's bottlebrush bloom. Most I value for foliage, alone, but this one does have such showy flowers, they do steal the show. Also requiring moist soil and shade.
Maianthemum canadense This fabulous Native Woodland groundcover is more well known as "Canada Mayfloer". Neat little two leafed plants with mini bottle-brush blooms, that later turn into the most interesting seed capsules. An extremely easy plant to grow in an evenly moist but well draining soil. (Looks great scooting about the taller plants in your woodland bed!)
Mertensia virginica Or, "Virginia Bluebells! This dramatic Native Woodlander is ephemeral, But what a show they put on up until their early slumber, INTENSE blue clusters of tubular bells that scream for your eye's attention in the darkest corner of any shade garden. Very easy with evenly moist and well draining soil in partial shade.
Mitchella repens Commonly known as "Partridge berry", this Native Woodlander is a groundcover. Not at all invasive. Spreads at a moderate rate. Gets the cutest pairs of small white trumpet blooms, followed by bright red berries in late Fall. Whatever the season, this plant is a striking addition to the woodland garden. Evergreen. MUST have an acidic soil with good drainage.
Mitella diphylla (SOLD OUT) "Bishops' Caps" is very similar in appearance to our native Tiarella, before it sends up it's flower spikes. Upon close inspection of the tiny flowers, you will see how it got the common name Bishop's Caps", as the intricate design of them really does bear close resemblance. Rich and evenly moist soil is all this one needs to thrive!
Osmunda claytoniana A Native Fern of the North East, more commonly known as "Interrupted Fern", for the immature leaves occurring in the center of each frond. This is a tall Fern, reaching about 3 feet in my beds. Likes a moist, but not saturated, slightly acidic soil. Very well behaved, and not at all invasive. 10" pot $14.00
Osmunda regalis Another of our North Eastern Natives, referred to as "Royal Fern", (and justly so!) An elegant, smooth leaf, that reminds me of venicean blinds, Mother Nature's style. Besides the gorgeous fronds, you get the added bonus of an interesting "tassel" in Summer, really setting this one apart from all other ferns! 10" pot $14.00
Pachysandra procumbens PLEASE do not confuse this precious beauty with the obnoxious, invasive Japanese variety! Our Native Pachysandra is a well behaved lady, with the most fabulous chocolate marbled leaves, and delicate little white bottlebrush blooms. Rare and choice, very limited supply. 5" Pot $8.00
Panax quinquefolia More widely recognized as "American Ginseng". Not just a "Medicinal Wonder", but an ornamental for all seasons. Very handsome foliage, with fluffy little white blooms, that later ripen to showy red seedhead. An easy plant to grow with severe drainage, 70% shade, and a humus/leaf mold soil. If you really want to see a robust plant, a handful of bone meal in the planting hole. These love calcium and phosphorus!
Paris quadrifolia (SOLD OUT) This is an Asian relative of our Trillium. Very similar, but with 4 leaves instead of 3, and a smaller, more spider-like bloom. Likes the same conditions,...leaf mold, light & fluffy soil with full to partial shade. VERY limited supply. $10.00
Petasites frigidus palmatus Yes! A NATIVE Petasites! Native to the West Coast, but does beautifully here, on the East Coast, as well. Such beautiful large leaves, reaching about 1-1 1/2 feet across, and same bizarre early Spring bloom as all Petasites. (Furry pinecone-like thing that sits directly on the ground, appearing before the leaves.) It's very easy to make happy with damp acidic soil and about 1/2 day sun. Be warned! It IS a runner! Gallon $10.00
Phlox divaricata This fragrant Woodland Phlox is a clumper, not a runner, reaching about 8-10 inches in height. It's sweet smelling, light blue blooms are so prolific, they nearly hide the foliage completely. Spring bloomer and so easy to grow with just a bit of sun and an evenly moist soil.
Phlox stolonifera This Native Woodland Phlox forms a great, ground-hugging mat that will just get covered with many light pink blooms. Spreads very nicely, but not at all what I would consider invasive. Great little plant to weave in and around the other treasures in your shade beds.
Pinellia atropurpurea (SOLD OUT) Another dazzling, cold-hardy Aroid for the edge of the woodland bed. Leaf is similar in appearance to our native Jack-in-the-Pulpit, but "Pulpit" has dark purple lining and longer whip/spadex. Very easy to grow with partial sun and an evenly moist, but well draining site. Self sows nicely, but not at all "weedy" $8.00
Pinellia pedatisecta Not a US Native, but an Asian hardy Aroid, very similar in appearance to our Jack in the Pulpit. The big difference is it's extremely long whip. I can't help but think of an overly curious little mousey with bad balance being stuck bottom side up every time I walk by them in my beds. VERY easy plant to grow in a well draining soil. $7.00
Podophyllum peltatum Our Native US Mayapple! Sure, It's a common woodlander throughout the Eastern US, but a stand of these impressive umbrella-like lovelies is such a tranquil site. Great contrasting texture surrounded by the more delicate, lacey leaves of ferns and corydalis!
Polemonium reptans This is our Native Jacob's Ladder. Nice and compact, only reaching about 8-10 inches at blooming stage. Flowers cover the plant in a purplish-blue haze. Foliage stays dense and fresh all season long. Wonderful little woodland plant for evenly moist, well draining soil and full to partial shade.
Polygala pauciflora (SOLD OUT) Fondly referred to as "Gay Wings", This is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful groundcovers I know of. A North Eastern Native that likes a very well draining soil, but given that, is very easy to grow. Lovely oval foliage remains throughout the winter months, and blooms in early Spring.
Polygonatum pubescans This is our native Solomon's Seal, here in the Northeast. A staple in the Native Woodland Garden. Gracefully arching stems with the sweet dangling little white "blooms" underneath, that eventually change to dark dangling beads, as the seed ripens within. Commonly found in dry woods, or even growing out of craggy limestone cliffs, So it likes a sharply draining soil, and full to partial shade.
Polygonatum verticillatum This is a European Native Woodlander, related to our Solomon's Seal, but with a much different growth habit! Does not arch, but instead grows straight up, and gets about 2 1/2 to 3 feet in my gardens. Lovely variance from the norm, a very choice plant for the shade bed. Supply is very limited.
Polypodium virginianum Common polypody is another of our North Eastern Woodland Natives. This is a small fern, (only reaching about 8" in height), that likes to creep along rocky, craggy places, where water runs right off their roots, and they remain relatively dry. Very nice fern for the front of the shade garden. Added bonus for those of us up North,...This one is evergreen!
Primula kisoana An exquisite plant in all respects. Not only the most beautiful shade of pink in bloom, but the large, heavily textured leaves also have great form. This one is very specific about it's drainage. Good rockery plant, or any loose, light, fast draining woodland soil. Will eventually spread to form nice colonies fairly quickly.
Pulmonaria "Diana Clare" One of the glistening silver leaf lungworts, that dramatically highlight any bland/ho hum area of the partial shade garden. What is so unique about this one is the deep, intensely blue clusters of flowers it sports in late Spring. The bloom and foliage contrast is just stunning! As with all Pulmonarias, Must have an evenly moist, but ell draining soil.
Pulmonaria "Majeste" The original silver leaved Lungwort, This showy plant is almost almost metallic in appearance. Typical pink and blue blooms, simultaneously hovering above the glistening mound of foliage. Great addition to your shade to part shade border, with evenly moist and well draining soil.
Pulmonaria "Rasberry Splash" This Lungwort has the fabulous silver splotched leaves, but with the rare colored blooms in the deepest shade of pinkish red. They do not change color with aging, as many Pulmonaria blooms do, but remain brilliant until they eventually collapse. After plant is finished blooming, cut back for a whole new, fresh flush of leaves that will remain neat and attractive for the remainder of the growing season.
Pulmonaria "Mrs. Moon" Even though the Pulmonarias are not Native, they fit in beautifully with them. Not at all invasive, and adding such pizzazz, with their wonderful, bright white dotted and speckled leaves. Even when not in bloom, these guys are an extremely attractive plant! Just a bit of sun and an evenly moist, but well draining site.
Pulmonaria longifolia "Red Start" This is one of the only Pulmonarias with OUT speckled leaves. Instead, It makes up for it with the most brilliant blooms of red. Very large in growth habit for a Pulmonaria. This one's leaves get about twice the size of any of the others that I grow. Very showy and great performer!
Pulmonaria "Roy Davidson" Intensely spotted, elongated leaves, make this one very striking in any dark shaded spot. Foliage holds up very well throughout the season, forming a nice neat mound of eye-catching interest. Blooms in mid Spring. Likes an evenly moist soil and a bit of sun for best blooming.
Pyrola eliptica Another of our delicate little Native Woodlanders. Foliage stays in whorls, hugging the ground, while delicate stalks rise up to sport exquisitely formed white, single-petal blooms. This one is a slow moving ground cover, and likes a very well drained, an acidic soil. Full to partial shade will make it very happy.
Sanguinaria canadensis Or more commonly known as "Bloodroot". This is a staple in the woodland bed. A Native plant, here in the North Eastern US. It's one of the first cheery blooms to pop through when the snow melts, not unfurling it's leaves until the blooms fade. As if the large lovely flowers weren't enough,..Wait until you see the sage green, "fingerred" leaves appear. Very unusual shape and texture, and only get larger as the season progreses.Hold up beautifully until frost in full to partial shade and an evenly moist, rich soil.
Sisyrinchium montanum This Blue-eyed Grass is a Northeastern Native, prone to growing in openings of the forest and it's outer edges. In other words,...Like some sun, and needs an evenly moist, well draining soil.
Tellima grandiflora This lovely Native, "Fringe Cups", hails from the West Coast. Very similar in appearance and growth habit to a Heuchera or Tiarella, forming nice neat mounds of foliage, with tall slender flower spikes rising high above. Very elegant and a superb front of the border specimen for the shade bed.
Thalictrum This is our wild early Meadow Rue. Foliage is similar to that of the Aquilegias, but much more refined and delicate. Bloom is fairly insignificant, in my opinion. It's the lacey cloud of leaves that I love best. Must have a sharply draining soil!
Tiarella cordifolia This is our Northeastern native "Foam Flower". Will establish itself in the first season, and begin sending off runners everywhere to form a tight mat of lovely maple cut foliage and airy, pinkish white blooms. Can take full to partial shade and an evenly moist soil is what will make it thrive.
Tiarella cordifolia "Running Tapestry" This uncommon little Native Woodlander has the most gorgeous, richly colored, textured leaves. Truly does form a "tapestry" of color once established. As if the foliage wasn't impressive enough, Wait until this little beauty blooms it's delicate spikes of "foam". No better groundcover for the shade garden, and so easy to grow!
Tiarella "Crow's Feather" This showy Foamflower has deeply cut leaves with such a fabulous chocolate pattern in the center of each one. Still has the lovely bottlebrush bloom, but that is almost secondary to it's knockout foliage. Likes shade to partial sun and an evenly moist but well draining soil.
Tiarella "Iron Butterfly" Another fabulous foliage plant for the shade bed. Deeply cut leaves with a chocolate "butterfly" pattern in the center of each. With partial shade and a nice moist, well draining soil, this one will form an impressive clump in no time. (Try this one with a burgundy leaved backdrop like H. Palace Purple or Ligularia "Othello" or "Britt-Marie Crawford"!)
Tiarella "Oakleaf" The smallest of all the Tiarellas I grow here, and a very fast spreader, (by stolons). If it's a unique and flamboyant groundcover you're looking for to fill in around the larger shade plants, this would be a perfect choice!
Trillium catesbaei The one TRUE pink Trillium. Delicate nodding, tri-petal bloom with severely reflexed petals. One of the late blooming Trillium, which also means, one of the last to collapse into dormancy. Easy to grow in fluffy woodland soil with dappled or partial shade. Blooming size plant $7.00
Trillium cuneatum One of the larger growing Trilliums. This has such beautifully silver and dark green mottling, dramatically setting a backdrop for the deep maroon bloom. A strong grower that rapidly produces offsets, (unlike most Trillium), will form a nice colony in your woodland bed, by both seed and rhizome. Blooming size plant $7.00
Trillium erectum No Woodland Garden is complete without a few of these precious treasures. VERY easy plant to grow in an alkaline soil with good drainage. The more lime it has, the larger it will get. I've had some reach the size of dinner plates in circumference. Very long lasting bloom, followed by an interesting, burgundy seed pod. Blooming size plant $7.00
Trillium grandiflorum These showy Trillium highlight the darkest corner of any bed. Large 3 petal blooms of the brightest white, rise up in the center of it's 3 large leaves, centrally joined. Very easy plant in a rich, evenly moist, but well draining soil. Some sun will produce larger blooms. Blooming size plant $7.00
Trillium luteum The more unusual yellow blooming Trillium is becoming rare in the wild. Only distributed in a small area where N. Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia meet. Gorgeous bright yellow blooms accented by deep blue/green leaves with intense silver and dark green markings. Blooming size plant $7.00
Trillium pusillum var. ozarkanum The tiniest of Trilliums, as perfectly suited to the rock garden as well as woodland beds. This special little Native is a rare dwarf form, occurring in small scattered colonies throughout Georgia, Alabama, Virginia, Kentucky and the Ozarks. The ozarkanum form, offered here is rare because it is so slow to multiple by rhizome. (All the other T. pusillum forms are freely branching, where T. pusillum ozarkanum is not.) Lovely wavy white petals fade to pink as the bloom declines, leaving the bronzey green foliage and ovary for visual interest until dormancy. Blooming size plant $15.00
Trillium recurvatum Commonly known as "Prairie Trillium". This graceful member has blood red, sessile bloom, with silver mottled leaves. Likes it's soil a bit on the sandy side, and typical partial shade lighting. Hardy and easy! Blooming size plant $7.00
Trillium sessile A lovely dark red bloom setting directly atop the neat green leaves with chocolate mottling. Native to much of the Eastern US. A very easy Trillium to make happy with dappled shade and a nice humusy soil. Blooming size plant $7.00
Trillium vaseyi This is the mammoth of all Trilliums. Huge plants, (for a Trillium), sporting deep wine colored blooms that can reach 4" across on a happy, mature specimen! Very rare and very limited supply. Blooming size plant $15.00
Trollius chinensis This particular specie of Trollius is not actually a U.S. native. But it certainly does deserve a place in the woodland garden. The orange blooms are quite large with huge stamens protruding upward, conspicuously. Needs a rich, evenly moist, but well draining soil, and partial sun. Very showy plant!
Uvularia grandiflora Commonly known as Large Merry Bells. This Native Woodlander is such an interesting plant, with it's haphazard leaves and big droopy bells. Really creates dramatic impact in group plantings. Likes a fast draining soil. Very drought tolerant once established.
Uvularia perfoliate A much smaller, more delicate merry bell all the way 'round. Shorter in stature, more slender stalks and diminutive bloom. A very sweet little plant that appreciates severe drainage, and a humusy soil.
Vaccinium angustifolium A dwarf wild blueberry, with spreading habit. Perfect for dappled shade or the edge of your woodland, this little deciduous shrub is a treasure in both bloom and berry. Gallon $10.00
Vancouveria hexandra This West Coast Native has it all going on! Elegant foliage that holds up beautifully right until frost, AND the sweetest little up-side-down blooms, that remind me of little parachutes gently drifting down to Earth. (Common name is "Inside-Out Flower") Likes an evenly moist and acidic soil.
Veratrum viride (OUT) Better known as "Corn Lily", this wetland Native looks like ribbed satin and can reach an impressive height of 3 feet or more. In late Spring it "blooms", becoming topped by a large plume, reminiscent of the tassel of a corn stalk. MUST have a damp, but well draining site, and a bit of sun. Gallon pot $18.00
Viola labradorica OK, So nothing special about the diminutive, typical violet bloom, but deep chocolate/purple leaves are fab! Forms a nice mound in evenly moist, well drained soil and just a bit of sun (Try companion plantings like Tovara Painter's Palette behind, and chocolate splashed Ranunculus beside for a real color-coordinated, statement with flair!).
Viola sororia "Freckles" This very unique Violet is valued for it's large, deep purple spattering over pure white petals. Plain green, heart shaped leaves get covered with a profusion of they spectacular blooms. Very easy plant to grow in shade or part sun, with a well draining soil. Self sows freely to produce a nice sized colony by the second year.
Viola Magenta I'm not sure of the true name for this Viola specie. But suffice it to say,...The bloom is one gorgeous shade of the deepest mauve. It self sows quite prolifically, and always comes true from seed. Typical heart shaped leaves, and gets absolutely loaded with the unusual colored flowers. Likes an evenly moist, well draining soil and part sun.
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