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2016 Plant List Index: Trees & Shrubs pg. 2-8 Perennials pg. 8-19 Ferns pg. 21-22 Grasses pg. 19-21 Vines pg. 23 Edibles pg. 22-23 3351 State Route 37 West Delaware, OH 43015 www.sciotogardens.com Phone/fax: 740-363-8264 Email: [email protected] Hours: April 1 – October 31: Mon.- Sat. 9 am - 6 pm Sun.10 am - 5 pm Extended hours in May & June: Mon.- Sat. 9 am - 7 pm Sun.10 am - 6 pm Open Holidays 10am - 5pm Sustainable, earth-friendly growth and maintenance practices: Real Soil = Real Difference. All plants are container-grown in a blend of local soil and compost. Plants are grown outside year-round. They are always in step with the seasons. Minimal pruning ensures a well-rooted, healthy plant. Use degradable and recycled containers to reduce waste. Use of controlled-release fertilizers minimizes leaching into the environment. Our primary focus is on native plants. However, non-invasive exotics are an equally important part of the choices we offer you. There is great creative opportunity using natives in combination with exotics. Adding more native plants into our landscapes provides food and habitat for wildlife and connections to larger natural areas. Additional species may be available. Email or call for current availability, sizes, and prices. Key to Symbols: Full Sun Fall Color Part Shade Full Shade Deer and Rabbit Resistant Attracts Birds & Butterflies Native Species Medicinal Uses Fragrant Edible Scioto Gardens 740-363-8264 [email protected] Cut Flowers Page # 1 Trees and Shrubs Acanthopanax s. 'Variegatus' Variegated Arelia Beautiful variegated plant with bright yellow and green palmate leaves. Great tough plant for average to dry locations. Arching form. Small weak spines at the petioles. Japan. Very adaptable, grows in full sun to full shade. 5-8' x 5-8' Zone 4 Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima' Brilliantissima Red Chokeberry White flowers in late spring, bright red glossy fruit, shiny foliage, and brilliant red fall color. Has more abundant flowers and fruit than the species and glossy dark green leaves. Average to moist soil. A good rain garden plant. Salt tolerant. Endangered species in OH. Full sun to part shade. 6-8' x 6' Zone 4 Acer rubrum Red Maple Good shade tree. Medium to fast growing. Excellent orange-red fall color. One of the first to color in fall. Best in slightly acidic soils. Average to moist soil. Tolerates air pollution. OH Native. 30-50' x 40-70' Full sun - part shade. Zone 3 Aronia melanocarpa 'Iroquois Beauty' Iroquis Beauty Black Chokeberry A beautiful dwarf form. Fragrant, white flowers in late spring. Dark, glossy green foliage. Black fruit and brilliant wine-red fall color. Average to moist soil. Great for rain gardens. Cultivar of OH native. Full sun to part shade. 3-4' x 3-4' Zone 3 Acer saccharum Sugar Maple One of the best native shade trees. A significant deciduous tree of the Eastern U.S. hardwood forest. Spectacular fall color. Sap is used to make maple syrup. Average soil. Generally intolerant of road salt, soil compaction and pollution. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 40-80' x 30-60' Zone 3 Aronia melanocarpa 'Viking' Viking Black Chokeberry Lovely white flower clusters in spring. Large black edible fruit for wildlife and humans. Developed as an orchard plant in Europe. Deep green shiny foliage turns a brilliant red in fall. Adaptable to low wet areas and average soils. Great for rain gardens. OH native cultivar. Full sun to part shade. 6' x 6-8' Zones 3-8 Aesculus glabra Ohio Buckeye The Ohio State tree. Go Bucks! Panicles of whitish flowers in spring attract hummingbirds. A nice rounded form with low sweeping branches. It may have yellow or orange fall color. Buckeyes tend to lose their leaves early and unceremoniously. Average soil. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 30' x 25' Zone 3 Aronia prunifolia Purple Chokeberry White flower clusters in the spring. Purple fruit in late summer - fall. Edible but very tart. Wine-red foliage color in fall. Tolorates a wide range of soils including some wet. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 6-9' x 8-12' Zone 4 Aesculus pavia Red Buckeye Small tree with nice rounded form. Brick red flower spikes in spring are great for hummingbirds. Average to dry soil. Salt tolerant. Native to southern US. Full sun to part shade. 10-20' x 10-20' Zone 5 Asimina triloba Common Pawpaw A popular native tree with large drooping leaves giving it a tropical look. Normally found as an understory tree. The nutritious fruit has a fragrant aroma with a banana/pear flavor. Best fruit set with 2 plants. Colonizes. Best in moist, rich soils. Medicinal uses. Full sun to shade. 15-20' tall and wide. Zone 5 Amelanchier arborea Downy Serviceberry Showy, fragrant white flowers in spring. Edible, dark blue fruit in June. Great for jams, pies, etc if you can beat the birds to them. Beautiful red-orange fall color. The most tree-like of the Serviceberries. Average to moist soil, tolerates clay. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 15-25’ x 15-25’ Zone 4 Betula nigra River Birch Handsome specimen tree. Exfoliating bark provides a nice winter effect. The most trouble free birch with excellent resistance to bronze birch borer. Important host plant for Lepidoptera. Average to wet soil. Great rain garden plant. Medicinal uses. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 40-70' x 40-60' Zone 3 Amelanchier canadensis Serviceberry White racemes of flowers in spring followed by delicious black fruit. You have to fight the birds for these! Upright, suckering shrub with medium green foliage. Gorgeous fall color in shades of gold, orange and red. Average to wet soils. Excellent rain garden plant. 6-20' US Native. Full sun to part shade. Zone 3 Betula nigra 'Little King' Little King Dwarf River Birch Compact, oval-rounded growth habit with glossy medium green foliage. Exfoliating bark makes a nice winter effect. Excellent resistance to bronze birch borer. Average to wet soil. Great rain garden plant. Medicinal uses. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 10' x 10' Zone 3 Amelanchier laevis Allegheny Serviceberry A small tree with white flowers in spring before the leaves emerge. Purplish leaves open to dark green. Red fall color. Dark purple berries in June are loved by birds and people. Usually multi-stemmed. Best in moist, well drained soil will tolerate average to dry. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 15-25' x 15-25' Zone 4 Buxus microphylla 'Wanford Page' Wanford's Dwarf Golden Boxwood Unique, colorful boxwood. New growth is a luminescent butter yellow. Foliage matures to green. Winter foliage has green and yellow variegation. Dwarf mound shaped. Average to dry soil. Full sun to part shade. 3' x 3' Zone 5 Aronia arbutifolia Red Chokeberry White flower clusters in late spring, bright red glossy fruit, shiny foliage, and brilliant red fall color. Average to moist soil. Host plant for several Lepidoptera. A good rain garden plant.Salt tolerant. Endangered species in OH. Full sun to part shade. 6-8' x 6' Zone 4 Buxus sempervirens 'Variegata' Variegated Boxwood Dark green leaves with yellow edges. Nice rounded form. Slow growing. Average to dry soil. Medicinal uses. Full sun to part shade. 3-4' x 3-4' Zone 5 Key to Symbols: Full Sun Fall Color Part Shade Full Shade Deer and Rabbit Resistant Attracts Birds & Butterflies Native Species Medicinal Uses Fragrant Edible Scioto Gardens 740-363-8264 [email protected] Cut Flowers Page # 2 Trees and Shrubs Buxus x 'Glenco' 'Chicagoland Green' Boxwood Compact spreading habit. Good winter color. Faster growing than 'Green Velvet.' Excellent hardiness. Has withstood lows of -22° to -37° F with no die back. Average to dry soil. Full sun to part shade. 2-3' x 2-3' Zone 4 Ceanothus americanus New Jersey Tea A compact native shrub with dark green foliage and white flowers in midsummer. Attracts hummingbirds. Best in well drained to dry soil. Fixes atmospheric nitrogen. Good shrub for tough situations. OH Native. Full sun to part shade. 3-4' x 3-4' Zone 4 Calycanthus floridus Sweet Shrub Spicy fragrant, maroon flowers in May. Glossy green foliage is aromatic when crushed. Very adaptable to most soils. Medicinal uses. Native to Eastern US. Extirpated in OH wilds. Full sun to part shade. 6-9' x 6-12' Zone 4 Celtis laevigata Sugarberry Insignificant green flowers in spring. Sweet, purple fruit in late summer-fall is attractive to wildlife. Edible. Average to wet soils. Tolerates wind, clay soil, air pollution. Endangered species in OH. Full sun to part shade. 60-80' x 60-80' Zone 5 Carpinus caroliniana American Hornbeam/Musclewood Slow growing understory tree with nice rounded habit. Inconspicuous flowers. Average moisture. Adaptable to wide range of soils including clay. OH native, found in all but 3 counties. Partial to full shade. 20-35' x 20-35' Zone 3 Celtis occidentalis Common Hackberry Tough native shade tree. Tolerates wind, urban pollutants and a wide range of soil conditions, including wet, dry, and poor soils. A good replacement for Ash. Flowers are insignificant but the fruit is attractive to birds and other wildlife. Salt tolerant. OH native. 40-60' x 40-60' Full sun to part shade. Zone 3 Carya tomentosa Mockernut Hickory Slow-growing tree with furrowed gray bark and a broad rounded crown. Provides food for a variety of wildlife. Well-drained, dry to moist soil. Adaptable to wide range of soils, including clay. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 50-60' x 20' Zone 4 Cephalanthus occidentalis Buttonbush Creamy white spherical flowers for several weeks in summer. Rounded form with glossy foliage for a medium texture. Average to wet soils. Good rain garden plant. Medicinal uses. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 4-6' x 4-6' Zone 5 Caryopteris divaricata 'Snow Fairy' 'Snow Fairy' Bluebeard Dark green foliage with creamy white margins. Small blue flowers in late summer and fall. Cut back in spring. Blooms on new wood. Average to dry soil. Full sun. 3-5' x 3-5' Zone 5 Cercis canadensis Redbud A favorite native understory tree. Rosy-pink flowers line the branches in early spring. Heart shaped medium green leaves. Average to moist soil. Best in part shade. OH native. 20-30' Zone 4 Caryopteris x c. 'Dark Knight' 'Dark Knight' Bluebeard Intense dark blue flowers in late summer and fall. Great plant for late season color and pollen source. Green leaves are silvery underneath. Compact growth habit. Cut back in spring. Average to dry soil. 30" Full sun. Zone 5 Clethra alnifolia '16 Candles' 16 Candles Dwarf Summersweet Fragrant large white bottlebrush flowers in mid-summer. Dense mounded habit. Dark green, glossy foliage and yellow fall color. Salt tolerant. Moist to wet soil. Good rain garden plant. Full sun to part shade. Eastern US native. 30" Zone 4 Caryopteris 'Grand Blue' Grand Blue Bluebeard Covered in dark blue flowers in late summer to fall. Great late season pollen source. Dark green glossy foliage. Compact growth habit. Cut back in spring. Average to dry soil. 1.5-2.5' x 1.5-2.5' Full sun. Zone 5 Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice' Ruby Spice Summersweet Fragrant deep reddish-pink flowers that don't fade. Yellow fall color. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Moist soil to wet. Salt tolerant. Good rain garden plant. Native to Eastern US. Full sun to part shade. 4-6' x4' Zone 4 Castanea dentata American Chestnut A stately broad fast growing tree with very rot resistant wood. Once covered much of the Eastern US. A good food source for wildlife. Average soil. 100' x 100' Full sun to part shade. Zone 4 Cornus amomum Silky Dogwood Tiny yellow-white flowers followed by attractive porcelain blue berries that ripen in August. Medium green leaves. Twigs are reddish to purplish brown in spring. Open-rounded form. Typically found in moist lowland areas and along streams. Good for rain gardens. OH native. 6-10'x 6-10' Full sun to part shade. Zone 5 Catalpa speciosa Catalpa Showy white flower clusters in late spring. Showy bean like seed pods. Common around old farms. Wide range of soils - wet to dry. Tolerates: Deer, Drought, Clay Soil, Air Pollution, Salt. Mid-west native. 40 -70' x 20-50' Zone 4 Cornus racemosa Gray Dogwood An excellent native shrub for wildlife. Multi-stemmed with an upright habit. Spreads to form a colony. White flowers in the spring followed by white fruit in late summer. Very adaptive to wet or dry soil, sun or shade. Good rain garden plant. OH native. 6-10' Zone 3 Key to Symbols: Full Sun Fall Color Part Shade Full Shade Deer and Rabbit Resistant Attracts Birds & Butterflies Native Species Medicinal Uses Fragrant Edible Scioto Gardens 740-363-8264 [email protected] Cut Flowers Page # 3 Trees and Shrubs Cornus sericea Redosier Dogwood Beautiful purple-red stems create great winter interest. Excellent for use in cut arrangements. Cut back each year for straight red stems and smaller plant. Medium green leaf. Very adaptable to most soils including wet. Good rain garden plant. OH native, local genotype. Full sun to part shade. 8-10' Zone 2 Hamamelis virginiana Common Witchhazel Fragrant yellow flowers in late fall. Small tree/large shrub with attractive branching habit. Good yellow fall color. Average to moist soils. Good rain garden plant. Medicinal uses. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 15-20' x 10-15' Zone 3 Cornus sericea 'Bergeson Compact' Dwarf Redosier Dogwood Compact form has beautiful red stems for great winter interest. Excellent for use in cut arrangements. Cut back each year for straight red stems. Foliage has nice purple-red fall color. Very adaptable to most soils including wet. Good rain garden plant. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 4-6' x 4-6' Zone 2 Hydrangea arb. 'Annabelle' 'Annabelle' Smooth Hydrangea Huge white snowball flowers in summer. Blooms on new wood. Cut back hard in spring for stronger stems. Salt tolerant. Best in moist soils. Good choice for rain gardens. Medicinal uses. OH native. Sun or shade. 3-5' x 3-5' Zone 4 Corylus americana American Hazelnut Strongly multi-stemmed shrub with a rounded top and wide spreading stems. Catkins are showy in early spring. Nuts ripen in early fall. Great for wildlife especially squirrels. Best in well drained loamy soil. pH adaptable. OH native. Full sun to light shade. 10-15' Zone 4 Hydrangea arborescens Smooth Hydrangea Beautiful lacy white blooms in early to mid-summer. A strong plant with rich dark green leaves and strong stems which hold the blooms upright, even after a heavy rain. Can be cut back in spring. Best in moist soil. Good for rain gardens. Salt tolerant. Medicinal uses. OH native. Full sun to full shade. 4-6' x 5' Zone 4 Cotinus obovatus American Smoketree Large upright shrub. Flowers are 6-10" greenish panicles that fill the tree in late spring. Fabulous fall colors of yellow, orange, and reds. The national champion is in Hamilton County OH. Adaptable to wide range of soils. Native to SE US. Full sun to part shade. 20-30' x 20' Zone 4 Hydrangea m. 'D. D. Expression' Double Delights Expression Hydrangea Elegant pink to blue double florets. Young buds glow in paler creamy tones, giving a bicolor effect. Compact plants start blooming late spring and continue until frost. Dense mopheads stay upright, a significant improvement over other rebloomers. Average to moist soil. Part shade. 4' x 4' Zone 5 Diervilla lonicera Dwarf Bush Honeysuckle A compact, clumping form with yellow flowers in mid-summer. Attracts hummingbirds. Moist to dry soil. Very adaptable. Salt and drought tolerant. Great for rain gardens. OH native. Full sun to full shade. 3' x 4' Zone 3 Hydrangea m. ’D. D. Star Gazer' Double Delights Star Gazer Hydrangea This unique reblooming Hydrangea has large lacecap flowers with pink centers and white picotee edges against dark green foliage blooming spring through frost. Compact habit. Average to moist soil. Part shade. 3-4’ x 3-5’ Zone 5 Diospyros virginiana American Persimmon The persimmon is one of the most luscious and sweet fruits when fully ripe. Great for wildlife and people. Forms a slender rounded crown. Attractive specimen tree. Dioecious. Adaptable to wide range of moist to dry soils. Salt tolerant. Medicinal uses. OH native. Full sun. 50' x 25' Zone 4 Hydrangea m. 'Pistachio' Pistachio Hydrangea Spectacular multi-color flowers with blue, dark red, light green, and purple. A rebloomer that blooms all summer. Strong stems prevent flopping. Average to moist soil. A very unique and colorful Hydrangea unlike any other! Part shade. 23'x 3-5' Zone 5 Euonymus atropurpureus Wahoo Dark purple flowers in early summer and red fruit in fall is attractive to birds and insects. Leaves reddish in fall. Small tree/shrub. Average to moist soils. Needs good drainage. Tolerates Black Walnuts. OH native. Full sun to light shade. 2025' x 15-25' Zone 3 Hydrangea m. 'Red Sensation' Red Sensation Hydrangea Brilliant red reblooming hydrangea with striking burgundy stems. Blooms start lime green, age to red and fade to purple in fall. Amount of rebloom dependends on location, weather and temperature; plant in a sunnier spot for better results. Average to moist soil. Sun to part shade. 3' x 3' Zone 4 Fagus grandifolia American Beech Beautiful shade tree with smooth gray bark. Yellow-green flowers in spring are not showy. Beechnuts ripen in fall and are edible. Host plant for many butterfly and moth species. Best in deep, rich, moist soil. Does not tolerate wet soil or urban conditions. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 50-80' x 40-80' Zone 3 Hydrangea p. 'Bombshell' Bombshell Hardy Hydrangea Covered in white conical shaped flowers from early summer until frost. Little to no pruning needed to maintain shape. Compact growth habit, good branching yields more flowers per plant than any other H. paniculata. Average to moist soils. Full sun to part shade. 2-3' x 3-4' Zone 3 Gymnocladus dioicus Kentucky Coffeetree Dioecious flowers bloom in late spring. Female flowers are fragrant and interesting if not showy. Adaptable to a wide range of soils, best growth in deep, rich moist soil. Salt tolerant. Late to leaf out in spring. Nice vase shaped form. 60-75' x 40-50' OH native. Full sun. Zone 4 Hydrangea p. 'Fire and Ice' Fire and Ice Hardy Hydrangea Flower clusters open cream, mature to pink by mid-summer, and deepen to burgundy red in late summer to fall. The best deep burgundy paniculata on the market today! Average to moist soil. Full sun to part shade. Upright growth habit. 3-5' x 3-4' Zone 3 Key to Symbols: Full Sun Fall Color Part Shade Full Shade Deer and Rabbit Resistant Attracts Birds & Butterflies Native Species Medicinal Uses Fragrant Edible Scioto Gardens 740-363-8264 [email protected] Cut Flowers Page # 4 Trees and Shrubs Hydrangea quercifolia 'Pee Wee' 'Pee Wee' Dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea A dwarf selection with a low mounded habit. Abundant white flower heads in early to mid-summer. Excellent wine-red fall color. Great for smaller gardens. Best in rich, moist soil. Native southern US. Full sun to full shade. 4' x 4' Zone 5 Juglans cinerea Butternut Less commonly grown than Black Walnut becoming rare in natural habitats. Nuts are sweeter with a buttery taste. Average to moist soils. Good rain garden plant. Host to many Lepidoptera. OH native. Full sun. 40-60’ x 40-60’ Zone 3 Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snow Queen' Snow Queen Oakleaf Hydrangea Large 6-8" white panicles in mid summer held upright. Very floriferous. Flowers age to pink. Dark green foliage and burgundy fall color. Best in moist soil. Native to southern US. Full sun to full shade. 6' x 6' Zone 5 Juglans nigra Black Walnut Large native tree with nuts for wildlife and people. An attractive tree for parks and large spaces. Host for Hairstreaks butterfly larva. Best in moist, rich organic soils. Salt tolerant. OH native. Full sun. 75-100' x 75-100' Zone 4 Hypericum kalmianum 'Gemo' 'Gemo' St. John's-Wort Tightly branched shrub with willow-like leaves. Glows with rich yellow flowers in mid-late summer. Exfoliating bark for winter interest. Average to dry soil. Native to OH and Eastern US. Threatened species in OH. Full sun to part shade. 2-3' x 2-3' Zone 5 Juniperus virginiana 'Grey Owl' Grey Owl Dwarf Eastern Red Cedar A dwarf spreading form of our Eastern Red Cedar with soft silver gray foliage. Compact growth habit. Beneficial for wildlife. Does well in most soil types except wet. Evergreen. Salt tolerant. OH native cultivar. Best in full sun. 3' x 6' Zone 3 Ilex verticillata 'Jim Dandy' 'Jim Dandy' Winterberry Holly Compact, densely branched male form. Wet to average soils. Good rain garden plant. Salt tolerant. Male pollinator for several early to mid season blooming female varieties. Medicinal uses. 1 male for 5-6 females. Native to OH . Full sun to part shade. 4-6' x 4' Zone 4 Larix laricina American Larch, Tamarack A deciduous conifer with bright blue-green foliage and yellow fall color. Medium to fast growing when young. Does well in average to wet soils, acidic to neutral is best. not Not urban tolerant. Good for large rain gardens. Salt tolerant. Potentially threatened OH native. Full sun. 40-80' x 20-30' Zone 2 Ilex verticillata 'Red Sprite' 'Red Sprite' Winterberry Holly A compact, rounded plant with glossy foliage. Impressive numbers of large bright red berries in fall. Wet to average soils. Good rain garden plant. Salt tolerant. Use 'Jim Dandy' as pollinator. Medicinal uses. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 3-4' x 3-4' Zone 4 Lindera benzoin Spicebush A rounded shrub good for naturalizing & borders. Yellow flowers in early spring before the leaves. Host to spicebush swallowtail butterfly. Yellow foliage and showy red fruit (on female plants) provide fall color. Best in moist soil. Good rain garden plant. Medicinal uses. OH native. Part to full shade. 6-8' x 6-8' Zone 5 Ilex verticillata 'Southern Gentleman' Southern Gentleman' Winterberry Holly Upright rounded form. Wet to average soils. Good rain garden plant. Salt tolerant. Male pollinator for several late blooming female varieties. You can have 5-6 female plants for one male. Medicinal uses. Native to OH and Eastern US. Full sun to part shade. 6-8' x 6' Zone 4 Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip Poplar Large fast growing OH native. Yellow tulip-shaped flowers with an orange band at the base of the petals in May- June. Best in rich, organic, well drained soils. Long prized as a timber tree. Honey is an important product. Salt tolerant. Full sun to part shade. 60-90' x 30-50' Zone 4. Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red' Winter Red Winterberry Holly Abundant true red berries remain for much of the winter. Upright growth habit with glossy dark green leaves. Wet to average soils. Good for rain gardens. Salt tolerant. Use 'Southern Gentleman' as pollinator. Medicinal uses. OH Native. Full sun to part shade. 6-8' x 6-8' Zone 3 Metasequoia glyptostroboides Dawn Redwood A deciduous, coniferous fast growing tree with a conical shape. It is related to and closely resembles bald cypress. Bronze-red foliage in fall. Average to wet soils. Tolerates Deer, Clay Soil, Air Pollution. Full sun. 70-100' x 15-25' Zone 4 Itea v. 'Henry's Garnet' 'Henry's Garnet' Virginia Sweetspire Pure white, lightly fragrant flowers on 6" racemes in June. Brilliant reddishpurple fall color. Compact form is perfect for filling large banks, beds and borders. Great for average to wet sites. Good rain garden plant. Native to Eastern US. Full sun to full shade. 3-6' x 4-8' Zone 5 Myrica pensylvanica Bayberry (Morella pensylvanica) Excellent semi-evergreen shrub for massing or borders. Salt tolerant. Deep green lustrous aromatic foliage. Dioecious. Very adaptable to all but wet soils. Clump forming. Medicinal uses. Native to Eastern US. Endangered species in OH. Full sun to part shade. 9' x 9' Zone 3 Itea v. 'Merlot' 'Merlot' Virginia Sweetspire Pure white, lightly fragrant flower racemes in June. Purple-red fall color. Compact form is perfect for filling large banks, beds and borders. Great for average to wet sites. Good rain garden plant. Native to Eastern US. (May be same clone as 'Little Henry') Full sun to full shade. 3-4' x 3-4' Zone 5 Nyssa sylvatica Black Tupelo A fantastic native tree. Lustrous dark green foliage in summer. Fabulous fall colors of yellow, orange, red and purple. Conical form makes a nice specimen tree. Adaptable to range of soils. Salt tolerant. Best in pH 5.5 -6.5. Native to OH and Eastern half of US. 30' x 20' Zone 4 Key to Symbols: Full Sun Fall Color Part Shade Full Shade Deer and Rabbit Resistant Attracts Birds & Butterflies Native Species Medicinal Uses Fragrant Edible Scioto Gardens 740-363-8264 [email protected] Cut Flowers Page # 5 Trees and Shrubs Ostrya virginiana Hop Hornbeam Dark green leaves with fine textured horizontal to drooping branches. Slow growing (1-2'/year) with mildly exfoliating bark. Is an understory tree in upland woods. Average, well drained soil. Does well in suburban and urban conditions. Salt tolerant. OH native. Full sun to shade. 25-40' x 20-30' Zone 3b Quercus alba White Oak A substantial tree with a wide-spreading, rounded crown. Acorns are an important food source for wildlife. Grows on many soil types. Best in deep rich, well drained soils. Does well in suburban gardens with proper placement. Not urban tolerant. Salt tolerant. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 50-80' Zone 3 Paeonia suffruticosa 'Yachiyotsubaki' Tree Peony Yachiyotsubaki (Pink) Pink double flowers with yellow centers. Outstanding flowering shrub with 8"-10" blooms in May. Average, well drained soil. Light feeders. Too much fertilizer will inhibit blooms. China. Full sun to light shade. 3-4' x 3-4' Zone 4 Quercus bicolor Swamp White Oak Broad, open round topped crown. Found in low and swampy soils but is very drought tolerant. Best in acid soils. Oaks are host for many Lepidoptera. OH native. Full sun. 50-60' x 50-60' Zone 4 Physocarpus opulifolius 'Center Glow' 'Center Glow' Ninebark Leaves emerge red with a yellow base and age to burgundy. Light pink flower clusters in late spring. Best foliage color in full sun. Dry to moist soil. Salt tolerant. Good for rain gardens. Prune as needed immediately after bloom. Exfoliating bark for winter interest. OH Native. Full sun to part shade. 6-8' x 6-8' Zone 3 Quercus imbricaria Shingle Oak A medium sized oak with a conical growth habit. Dark lustrous green leaves. Fall color is yellow to reddish with tan leaves persisting through winter. Dry to moist soils. Oaks are host for many Lepidoptera. Tolerant of urban conditions. Can be pruned to form hedge or screen. OH native. 40-60' x 40-60' Full sun. Zone 4 Physocarpus opulifolius 'Lady in Red' Lady in Red' Ninebark An exciting new cultivar with chestnut red foliage. Light pink flower clusters in early summer are very showy and good for cut flowers. Compact branching with deeply cut foliage provides a fine texture. Adaptable to all but wet soils. Good plant for rain gardens. Salt tolerant. OH Native. Full sun. 3-5' x 3-5' Zone 3 Quercus lyrata Overcup Oak Oval to rounded form at maturity. Oaks are host for many Lepidoptera. Average to wet soils. Good for rain gardens. A bottomland species. Tolerates flooding. Southern US native. Full sun to light shade. 40-60' x 40-60' Zone 5 Platanus occidentalis Sycamore A very large US native tree of bottomlands and riverbanks. The exfoliating bark is shades of gray to almost white. Excellent winter interest. Large leaves provide good shade. Average to wet soils. Good tree for large rain gardens. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 100' x 100' Zone 4 Quercus macrocarpa Burr Oak Majestic US native with large bass fiddle shaped leaves. Large sweet acorns with distinctive fringe. Adaptable to most soils. Tolerant of suburban/urban conditions. Salt tolerant. Very important tree for wildlife. Oaks are host for many Lepidoptera. OH native Full sun to part shade. 100' x 100' Zone 4 Potentilla fruticosa 'Dakota Sunspot' 'Dakota Sunspot' Bush Cinquefoil Vivid deep golden yellow flowers from spring until frost. Interesting brown peeling bark in winter. A compact spreading growth habit. Average to moist soil with good drainage. Salt tolerant. Very hardy, tough, cultivar of OH native. Full sun to part shade. 2-3' x 3-4' Zone 2 Quercus muehlenbergii Chinkapin Oak A strong drought tolerant native with narrow shiny leaves. Important for wildlife. Sweet acorns. Usually wider than tall. Found on dry limestone outcrops and moist soils. It is rare over most of its range. Oaks are host for many Lepidoptera. OH native. 70' x 80' Full sun to part shade. Zone 4 Prunus serotina Wild Black Cherry Fragrant, pendulous clusters of white flowers in spring. Red cherries in summer matures to dark purple. Used to make jam and wine. Supports over 400 species of butterflies and moths. Adaptable to wide range of soils but best in moist, fertile soil. Medicinal uses. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 50-80' x 30-60' Zone 3 Quercus rubra Red Oak A fast growing oak with a rounded form. Adaptable to a variety of conditions except wet soil. Best in well drained conditions. Red fall color. Oaks are host for many Lepidoptera. OH native. Full sun. 60-75' x 60-75' Zone 4 Prunus virginiana Choke Cherry Fragrant white flowers in spring. Tart edible fruit best used in jams, pies, sauces. Dark purple/black berries are attractive to birds. Host plant for over 400 species of butterflies and moths. Average to dry soil. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 20-30' x 15-20' Zone 2 Quercus shumardii Shumard Oak Shiny dark green leaves with a shape similar to Quercus rubra. Red fall color. Excellent shade tree. Adapted to alkaline soils and drought tolerant. Will achieve greatest size on deep, moist well-drained soil. Urban tolerant. Oaks are host for many Lepidoptera. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 60' x 60' Zone 5 Ptelea trifoliata Hop Tree Little known native tree. Fragrant yellowish green flowers. Host for Giant Swallowtail butterflies. Seeds were once used as a substitute for hops. Found in moist woodlands as an understory plant. Handsome specimen tree. Medicinal uses. Sun to shade. OH native. 15-20' x 15-20' Zone 3 Rhus aromatica Fragrant Sumac Tough shrub spreads by root suckers. Trifoliate, medium green leaves turn orange and red in autumn. Average to dry. Good for hard-to-cover areas with poorer soils. Salt tolerant. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 2-6' x 6-10' Zone3 Key to Symbols: Full Sun Fall Color Part Shade Full Shade Deer and Rabbit Resistant Attracts Birds & Butterflies Native Species Medicinal Uses Fragrant Edible Scioto Gardens 740-363-8264 [email protected] Cut Flowers Page # 6 Trees and Shrubs Rhus aromatica 'Gro-low' Gro-low Sumac Dense, low-growing shrub spreads by root suckers. Trifoliate, medium green leaves turn orange and red in autumn. Dry to medium soils. Good for stabilizing embankments or as a ground cover. Good for hard-to-cover areas with poorer soils. Salt tolerant. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 1-2' x 6-8' Zone 3 Salix discolor Pussy Willow Known for the silvery-gray soft fuzzy catkins in spring. Often cut for flower arrangements. Average to wet soils. Good rain garden plant. Tolerates deer and Black Walnuts. Full sun to part shade. Host plant to many Lepidoptera.Salt tolerant. OH Native. 6-15' x 4-12' Zone 4 Rhus copallinum Winged Sumac Greenish-yellow flowers in mid to late-summer. Bright red clusters of fruit in fall on female plants. Foliage brilliant red fall color. Suckers to form colonies. Great for wildlife and butterflies. Average to dry soil. OH native. Full sun to part shade 7-15' x 10-20' Zone 4 Salix nigra Black Willow Catkins bloom in early spring, an important pollen source. Host plant to many Lepidoptera. Fast growing native tree providing fine textured shade. Moist to wet soils. Good for rain gardens. Salt tolerant. Medicinal uses. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 43-60' Zone 1 Rhus glabra Smooth Sumac Greenish-yellow flowers in early summer. Bright red clusters of fruit in fall. Foliage brilliant red fall color. Suckers to form colonies. Great for wildlife and butterflies. Average to dry soil. Salt tolerant. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 9-15’ x 9-15’ Zone 3 Sambucus canadensis Elderberry White flower cymes 6-10" wide in June-July. Purple black fruit is high in vitamin C. Good for wine, juice, pies and jellies. Will grow in most soils both acid and alkaline. Average to wet soil. Salt tolerant. OH native. Best in full sun.8-20' x 8-20' Zone 4 Rhus typhina Staghorn Sumac Large naturalizing shrub. Foliage is bright green in summer and stunning reds, yellows and orange in fall. Big clusters of fruit remain red all winter. Adaptable to a wide range of soils except wet. Salt tolerant. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 12-15' x 12-15' Zone 4 Sassafras albidum Sassafras Medium sized tree with bright green leaves in 3 shapes; 3 lobed, entire, and mitten shaped. Aromatic bright green to reddish stems. Yellow flowers in spring. Fall colors in shades of yellow, orange, purple and red. Best in acid soil. Will colonize without competition. OH Native. Full sun to part shade. 50' x 35' Zone 4 Rosa rugosa 'Dart's Dash' 'Dart's Dash' Rugosa Rose Large, fragrant, semi-double, reddish-pink flowers. Blooms repeatedly all summer. Abundant large, orange-red rosehips in the fall. The dark green foliage is disease resistant and turns bright orange in the fall. Salt tolerant. Medicinal uses. Full sun. 3.5 - 4' x 3.5 - 4' Zone 2 Spiraea tomentosa Steeplebush Pink to rose-purple flowers in steeple shaped terminal spikes in mid-late summer. Great for butterflies and rain gardens. Best in acidic, moist to wet soil. OH native. Full sun to light shade. 2-3' x 3-5' Zone 3 Rosa rugosa 'Snow Pavement' Snow Pavement' Rugosa Rose Fragrant, white semi-double flowers with yellow stamen in center. Flowers open blush pink and gradually turn white. Reblooms all summer. Large showy hips in fall. Attractive dark green foliage is disease resistant. Yellow fall color. Salt tolerant. Medicinal uses. Full sun. 2-3' x 2-3' Zone 4 Staphylea trifolia American Bladdernut Lovely white panicles of flowers in spring. Interesting seed pods can be used in flower arrangements. Understory, suckering shrub forms colonies. Typically found in bottomlands and along streams. Average to moist soils. Good for rain gardens. OH native. Partial to full shade. 10-15' x 10-20' Zone 3 Rosa virginiana Virginia Rose Fragrant single pink flowers grace this handsome native rose. Foliage is glossy dark green in summer, changing to shades of yellow to red in fall, with glistening red fruit. Suckers to form an effective barrier or low hedge; excellent in sandy soil. Average to moist soil. 4-6 x 6-8' Full sun. Zone 3. Syringa meyeri 'Palibin' Dwarf Korean Lilac Compact form with small dark green leaves. Strong bloomer with purple flower buds opening to light pink. Very fragrant. Average to dry soil. Asia. Full sun to part shade. 3-5' x 3-5' Zone 3 Rubus allegheniensis Allegheny Blackberry White flowers in spring followed by blackberries in summer. One of the most common native blackberries. Fruits on 2nd year wood. Great for a wide variety of wildlife and butterflies. Moist to dry soil. May colonize. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 3-6' x 3-6' Zone 4 Syringa x 'Laciniata' Cut-leaf Lilac Fragrant, pale lilac flower clusters in spring. Lacy, fine textured foliage is quite striking throughout the season. Highly mildew resistant. Low, dense, rounded growth habit. Suckers to form colonies with age. Average to dry soil. Full sun to part shade. 6-8' x 6-8' zone 4 Rubus odoratus Purple Flowering Raspberry A very ornamental raspberry with fragrant, 2" wide pink flowers for weeks in the summer. Red berries are edible but usually dry and crumbly. Great for wildlife. A suckering shrub with hairy stems but no thorns. Best to prune right after fruiting. Average to moist soil. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 3-6' x 6-12' Zone 3 Taxodium disticum Bald Cypress Beautiful deciduous conifer tree with straight strongly buttressed trunks. Usually found in swamps but grows well in average garden conditions (wet to dry). Forms cypress "knees" in wet conditions. Does not do well in high pH soils. Great for rain gardens. Salt tolerant. Eastern US native. 50-70' x 20-30' Zone 4 Key to Symbols: Full Sun Fall Color Part Shade Full Shade Deer and Rabbit Resistant Attracts Birds & Butterflies Native Species Medicinal Uses Fragrant Edible Scioto Gardens 740-363-8264 [email protected] Cut Flowers Page # 7 Trees and Shrubs Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata' Upright Irish Yew Very upright evergreen with dark green needles. Great for accents or hedges. Discovered in Ireland in 1780. Average to dry, well drained soil. Foliage, bark, and seeds are toxic to humans and livestock. 15-30' x 4-8' Full sun to part shade. Zone 6 (5) Viburnum acerifolium Mapleleaf Viburnum Showy white flower clusters in late spring. Bluish fruit in late summer. Colonizes. Great for naturalizing woodland areas. Excellent red-purple fall color. Average soil. Tolerates Black Walnut. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 3-6' x 2-4' Zone 3 Taxus x media 'Bean Pole' 'Bean Pole' Taxus Dense, columnar evergreen shrub. Great accent plant or for small spaces. 6-10' tall and 12-24" wide in ten years. Average to dry soil. Full sun to part shade. Zone 5 Viburnum dentatum 'Chicago Lustre' Chicago Lustre Arrowwood Viburnum White flower clusters in early summer. Dark blue fruit in fall for wildlife. Shiny dark green foliage. Upright, rounded habit. Adaptable to all but wet soils. Tolerates clay, salt and black walnuts. Good for rain gardens. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 10-12' x 8-10' Zone 3 Thuja occidentalis Eastern White Cedar Dense conical growth habit. Evergreen foliage. Red-brown bark will exfoliate on mature branches and trunks. Average to wet soil. Good for rain gardens. Tolerates clay, Black Walnuts and air pollution. Potentially threatened OH native. 2040' x10-15' Full sun to light shade. Zone 2 Viburnum prunifolium Blackhaw Viburnum White flower clusters in late spring. Dark green, clean foliage turning purplish to red in fall. Edible fruits are pinkish aging to nearly black. Very adaptable. Good for rain gardens. Medicinal uses. Native to OH and eastern US. Full sun to full shade. 12-15' x 8-12' Zone 3 Thuja occidentalis 'Degroot's Spire' Degroot's Spire Arborvitae Dark green, very upright ,evergreen. Great for screening. Average to wet soil. Good for rain gardens. Tolerates clay, Black Walnuts and air pollution. Cultivar of OH native. Full sun to part shade. 20-30’ x 4-6’(in 15-20 yrs) Zone 2 Viburnum trilobum 'Redwing' 'Redwing' Cranberrybush Viburnum Attractive red tinged new foliage. White flowers in late spring followed by persistent bright red fruit. Bright red to wine red fall color. Selected for its nice form and foliage color. Average to moist soil. Good for rain gardens. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 8-10' x 8-10' Zone 2 Thuja occidentalis 'Holmstrup' Holmstrup White Cedar Dense, conical shape with dark green foliage and good winter color, resistant to winter burn. Thrives in wide variety of soils. Best with consistent moisture. Good rain garden plant. Tolerates Black Walnuts, clay soils, urban pollution. Cultivar of OH native. Full sun to part shade. 10-15’ (5-8’ tall in 10 years) x 3-5’ Zone 3 Weigela subsessilis 'Canary' 'Canary' Weigela Pale yellow tubular flowers that don't fade. Blooms in late spring or early summer. Tough trouble free plant. Great for hummingbirds. Average to dry soil. Full sun to part shade. 3-5' x 3-5' Zone 4 Thuja occidentalis 'Little Gem' 'Little Gem' White Cedar A dense, broadly globe-shaped growth habit. It is very slow-growing dwarf. Dark green scale-like leaves in flat sprays may bronze in winter. Average to wet soil. Great for rain gardens. Tolerates Black Walnuts. Species is potentially threatened in OH. Full sun to part shade. 3' x 5' (in 10 years) Zone 3 Acanthus spinosus Bears Breeches Tall spikes of mauve flowers make a great summer show. Glossy dark green deeply divided foliage with spiny points. Not as prickly as it looks. Bold specimen plant for sun to partial shade. Needs good drainage. Will not bloom if planted too deep. Southern Europe. 3-4' Zone 5 Thuja occidentalis 'Sunkist' Sunkist Arborvitae Lemon yellow new growth in spring that deepens to orange yellow in winter. Evergreen. Average to wet soil. Good for rain gardens. Tolerates clay, Black Walnuts and air pollution. Species is potentially threatened in OH. Full sun to part shade. 6-10' x 5-8' Zone 2 Achillea millefolium Yarrow Creamy white flowers in summer to fall. Finely cut ferny foliage. Yarrows are easy to grow, tough plants. Drought tolerant when established. Adaptable to most soils except wet. High salt tolerance. Full sun. OH native. 2-3' Zone 3 Tilia americana Basswood Lovely shade tree for residential areas. Fragrant yellow flowers in June. Adaptable to most soils except wet. Flowers used to make tea. Syrup can be made from the sweet sap. Good for timber and honey production. Not tolerant of harsh urban conditions. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 80' x 40' Zone 2 Achillea millefolium 'Oertel's Rose' Oertel's Rose Yarrow Rosy pink flowers that are slow to fade in mid-summer. Finely cut ferny foliage. Yarrows are easy to grow, tough plants. Average to dry soils. Drought tolerant when established. High salt tolerance. Cultivar of an OH native. 12-14" Full sun to light shade. Zone 3 Tsuga canadensis Eastern Hemlock Graceful fine textured evergreen. Best in moist (not wet) soil. Protect from winter wind. Tolerates shearing well after planting. Look for un-sheared to lightly sheared hemlocks when buying. OH native. Part to full shade. 60' x 30' Zone 3b Achillea millefolium 'Red Beauty' 'Red Beauty' Yarrow Large crimson red flowers in summer to fall. Finely cut ferny foliage. Yarrows are easy to grow, tough plants. Drought tolerant when established. Adaptable to most soils except wet. Full sun. OH native. 18" Zone 3 Key to Symbols: Full Sun Fall Color Part Shade Full Shade Deer and Rabbit Resistant Perennials Attracts Birds & Butterflies Native Species Medicinal Uses Fragrant Edible Scioto Gardens 740-363-8264 [email protected] Cut Flowers Page # 8 Perennials Achillea 'Terra Cotta' Terra Cotta Yarrow Bright peach flowers that slowly turn to rich hues of earthy reds and oranges. An excellent cut flower! Finely cut ferny, silvery foliage. Yarrows are easy to grow, tough plants. Average to dry soils. Drought tolerant when established. High salt tolerance. Full sun to light shade 2' Zone 3 Aquilegia canadensis Wild Columbine Spring blooming native has red flowers with yellow centers. Deer and rabbits rarely eat columbine. Average to moist soil. Good rain garden plant. High salt tolerance. OH native. Partial to full shade. 1-3' Zone 3 Actaea pachypoda Dolls Eyes White flower spikes are held above the foliage in spring. White berries (the dolls eyes) follow. Nice bushy woodland plant with compound foliage resembling Astilbe. Medicinal uses. OH native. Partial to full shade. 3' Zone 3 Aquilegia canadensis 'Corbett' Gold Wild Columbine Abundant light yellow flowers for weeks in April-May. Naturally occurring variety found near Corbett, MD. Nice addition to the shade garden. Average to moist soil. Good for rain gardens. Not favored by deer or rabbits. Partial to full shade.12-18" Zone 3 Actaea racemosa (Cimifuga r.) Black Cohosh, Snakeroot Long white bottle brush plumes in mid to late summer. Flowers have light fragrance. Has attractive light green seed pods. Elegant, tall native for the woodland garden. Best in rich, moist soil. Medicinal uses. Best in partial shade. Foliage 3' with flowers 5-6' OH native. Zone 3 Aralia racemosa American Spikenard Stately white plumes of flowers in summer followed by black drupes which are eaten by wildlife. Compound leaves on soft-stemmed branches. Nice large spreading plant. Roots were used in 'root beer' and medicinally. OH woodland native. Good rain garden plant. Partial to full shade. 3-5' Zone 5 Agastache 'Blue Fortune' 'Blue Fortune' Anise Hyssop Fragrant anise scented foliage and medium blue flower spikes from July to September. Looks great continuously with no deadheading. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Tough plant that thrives in hot dry summers. Needs well-drained soil. Moderate salt tolerance. Full sun. 2-3' Zone 5 Arisaema dracontium Green Dragon An uncommon woodland native. Leaflets are arranged in a horseshoe shape. The narrow spathe is about 2-3" long with a 10-12" long string-like spadix that looks like a long tail. Emerges later than Jack-in-the-Pulpit. Rarely summer dormant. Bright red seed cluster in the fall. OH native. Shade. 18" Zone 4 Allium cernuum Nodding Onions This tough native onion has reflexed pink flowers in late spring that look like miniature fireworks! Lovely in the garden or naturalized in a meadow. Very drought tolerant once established. Host plant for Hairstreak butterfly. Medicinal uses. Native to OH. Full sun to part shade. 10-12" Zone 3 Arisaema triphyllum Jack-in-the-Pulpit This woodland native is a traditional harbinger of spring. Flower is a long, purple spathe surrounding a greenish-yellow spike. Dormant in summer. Bright red seed cluster in the fall. OH native. Partial to full shade. 2' Zone 4 Amsonia 'Blue Ice' 'Blue Ice' Blue Star A fabulous compact, long-blooming plant. Dark blue buds open to light blue flowers for 5 weeks or more of color in late spring. Dark green leaves form an attractive dense mound. Yellow fall color. Average to dry soil. Full sun to part shade. 12-15" Zone 5-9 Aruncus dioicus Goat's Beard Large, creamy white, feathery plumes in early summer. A great source of nectar for insects. Large, fine textured native is a good substitute for Astilbe. Best in moist site with morning sun and afternoon shade. Good selection for rain gardens. OH native. 4-6' Zone 5 Amsonia hubrichtii Thread-leaf Blue Star Upright bushy plant with fine foliage. Clusters of pale blue flowers in May-June. Excellent golden fall color. Plant in drifts for maximum 'wow' effect. Provides nice fine texture and movement with a breeze. Needs good drainage. Full sun to part shade. 3-4' Zone 5 Asarum canadensis Wild Ginger Heart shaped green leaves with hidden purplish-brown flowers in spring. Attractive shade garden ground cover. Slowly spreads by rhizomes and seed. Average to moist soil. Host plant for Pipevine Swallowtail. Medicinal uses. OH native 46" Partial to full shade. Zone 4 Anemone canadensis Meadow Anemone Robust competitive plant with bright white single flowers from mid-spring to early summer. Great for naturalizing areas. Average to wet soil. Tolerates clay soil. OH native. Full sun to partial shade. 12-18" Zone 4 Asclepias exaltata Poke Milkweed A tall milkweed tyically found at woodland edges. Pale pink - white flowers droop elegantly. Blooms in early summer. Average to dry soils. The most shade tolerant of the Oh milkweeds. Partial shade to full shade. 3-5' OH native. Zone 4 Anemonella thalictroides Rue Anemone Lovely white flowers in late spring. Long blooming. Attractive whorls of 3-lobed foliage. Average to dry soil. Best in rich, organic, well drained soil. May go summer dormant. OH native. Part shade to shade. 6-9" Zone 4 Asclepias incarnata Swamp Milkweed Narrow willow like leaves. Pink upturned flower clusters in mid-summer. Butterfly magnet! Host for Monarch Butterfly caterpillars. Nice orange fall color. Average to wet soil. Excellent rain garden plant. Salt tolerant. Medicinal uses. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 3-5' Zone 3 Key to Symbols: Full Sun Fall Color Part Shade Full Shade Deer and Rabbit Resistant Attracts Birds & Butterflies Native Species Medicinal Uses Fragrant Edible Scioto Gardens 740-363-8264 [email protected] Cut Flowers Page # 9 Perennials Asclepias sullivantii Sullivant's Milkweed Fragrant pink flower clusters in mid-summer. Very similar to Common Milkweed. Easily grown in average to wet soils. Good for rain gardens. Host plant for Monarch Butterflies and nectar source for many species. OH native. Full sun. 2-3’ Zone 3 Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome' 'Purple Dome' New England Aster A nice compact form loaded with dark purple flowers in late summer into fall. Great mixed with goldenrods. Cut back after flowering to prevent self seeding. Asters are hosts for many Lepidoptera. Average to moist soil. Good rain garden plant. Moderate salt tolerance. OH native. Full sun 18" Zone 3 Asclepias syriaca Common Milkweed Fragrant pinkish-purple flower clusters in early to mid-summer. Easily grown in average to dry soils. Spreads by rhizomes and seed. Host plant for Monarch Butterflies and nectar source for many species. OH native. Full sun. 3-4’ Zone 3 Aster novae-angliae 'Vibrant Dome' Vibrant Dome New England Aster A compact floriferous Aster covered with vibrant pink flowers in fall. Tight round growth habit makes it a good replacement for mums. Average to moist garden soil. Found by Bobbie Schwartz. Asters are great host plants for butterflies. Moderate salt tolerance. Ohio native. Full sun. Ht. 19" Zone 3 Asclepias tuberosa Butterfly Weed Bright orange flowers in June-July. Host for Monarch Butterfly caterpillars. Beautiful planted with Little Bluestem or other prairie plants. Thrives in dry poor soils. Must have good drainage. Moderate salt tolerance. Medicinal uses. OH native. 18-24" Full sun. Zone 3 Aster novi-belgii 'Raspberry Swirl' Dwarf New York Aster Compact, rounded form with bright raspberry-pink flowers in late summer -fall. Mildew resistant. Average to moist soils. Good for rain gardens. Great for late season pollinators.Moderate salt tolerance. NE US native. Full sun to light shade. 18-24" Zone 4 Asclepias verticillata Horsetail Milkweed Fragrant white flowers in mid-summer. Fine texture with needle like leaves which turn to yellow and orange in the fall. Slender, upright decorative seedpods. Host for Monarch Butterfly caterpillars. Toxic to livestock. Average to dry soil. OH native. Full sun to part shade 1-2' Zone 4 Aster obl. 'October Skies' 'October Skies' Aromatic Aster Shorter, bushier, bluer sister of 'Raydon's Favorite'. A strong growing low mound covered in blue flowers in mid fall. Foliage is aromatic when handled. Highly tolerant of drought and poor soils. Excellent ground cover. Moderate salt tolerance. Threatened species in OH. Full sun to part shade. 15-18" Zone 5 Aster cordifolius Blue Wood Aster Light blue flowers in early fall. A good naturalizer under trees, at the edge of woods or other average to dry soil areas. Asters are hosts for many Lepidoptera. Good for rain gardens. Moderate salt tolerance. OH native. 2-3' Zone 3 Aster oblongifolius 'Raydon's Favorite' 'Raydon's Favorite' Aromatic Aster Blue, fine textured single ray flowers in Sept & Oct. A great plant with aromatic foliage. Very long blooming. Found on calcareous hillsides and cliffs. Asters are great host plants for butterflies. Well drained soil. Moderate salt tolerance. Threatened species in OH. Full sun. 2-3' Zone 3 Aster ericoides 'Snow Flurry' 'Snow Flurry' Heath Aster A fabulous dense groundcover covered with white flowers with gold centers for weeks in the fall. Host for many Lepidoptera. A great compact form of a native aster. Average to dry soil. Salt tolerance. OH native. Full sun-part shade. 6-8" Zone 5 Aster umbellatus Flat-topped Aster Prolific white flowering aster in late summer. Blooms for up to 2 months. Host plant for Harris' Checkerspot butterfly. Average to wet soil. Great for rain gardens. Cut back in late spring to control height. Moderate salt tolerance. OH native. 3-5' Full sun to part shade. Zone 3 Aster laevis 'Blue Bird' 'Blue Bird' Smooth Aster Clusters of single bright blue flowers with golden yellow centers in fall. Strong stems in full sun with clean foliage. Asters are hosts for many Lepidoptera. Tolerant of wide variety of soils and moisture levels. Good choice for rain gardens. Moderate salt tolerance. OH native. 3-4'. Zone 4 Baptisia australis False Blue Indigo Beautiful native with blue flower spikes in May and June. Attractive seed pods. Native to open woods and river banks. Baptisias are larval host to several species of Lepidoptera. Great rain garden plant. Moderate salt tolerance. Medicinal uses. Endangered in OH. Full sun to part shade. 3-6' Zone 4 Aster lateriflorus Calico Aster Strong, well formed plant with deep plum-purple foliage. Pinch back in spring for shorter plants. White flowers with raspberry centers in Sept-Oct. Good fall pollen source. Average soils. Moderate salt tolerance. Full sun to light shade. Cultivar of an OH native. 2-3' Zone 5 Baptisia x 'Solar Flare Prairieblues' Solar Flare False Indigo Spikes of yellow flowers in early summer that age to dark orange. Flowers held well above the foliage. Decorative dark seed pods. Average to dry soil. Clay okay with good drainage. Baptisias are larval host to several species of Lepidoptera. Moderate salt tolerance. Full sun- part shade. 3-4' Zone 4 Aster lateriflorus 'Lady in Black' Lady in Black' Calico Aster Strong, well formed plant with bronze/green foliage. Pinch back in spring for shorter plants. White flowers in Sept-Oct. Good fall pollen source. Average to moist soils. Moderate salt tolerance. Full sun to light shade. OH native. 2-3' Zone 5 Baptisia x 'Lunar Eclipse' Luar Eclipse False Indigo Large flower spikes open a pale lemon then age to cream then to light violet and finally medium violet. Quite a show! Creates a unique bi and tri color effect. Average to dry soils. Moderate salt tolerance. 2-3' Full sun to part shade. Zone 4 Key to Symbols: Full Sun Fall Color Part Shade Full Shade Deer and Rabbit Resistant Attracts Birds & Butterflies Native Species Medicinal Uses Fragrant Edible Scioto Gardens 740-363-8264 [email protected] Cut Flowers Page # 10 Perennials Blephilia ciliata Ohio Horsemint Pale lavender flowers with purple spots in whorls, similar to Bee Balm flowers, in summer for many weeks. Great for many pollinators. Foliage has a minty fragrance. Average to dry soil. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 12-20" Zone 5 Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips' 'Hot Lips' Pink Turtlehead Rose pink turtle head shaped flowers in August and September top lustrous deep green foliage. Bronze green early in season and red stems for most of the season. Moist soil. Good rain garden plant. Full sun to part shade. US native 2-3' Zone 4 Boltonia asteroides Thousand-flowered Aster Explodes into bloom with white aster-type flowers in late summer-fall. Great plant for naturalizing areas. Excellent for birds and butterflies. Can be pinched back in spring to keep it shorter. Dry to wet soils. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 3-4' Zone 4 Collinsonia canadensis Stoneroot, Citronella, Richweed Spikes of yellow flowers that smell like citronella appear above the foliage in late summer. Attractive but not showy. Typically found in moist woods. Medicinal uses. OH native. Partial shade. 2-3' Zone 4 Cacalia atriplicfolia Pale Indian Plantain Clusters of creamy white flowers in mid-summer. Dramatic, tall prairie plant. Strong, upright stems with attractive foliage. Average to dry soil. Can be aggressive so maybe not suitable for small gardens. Full sun to light shade. 5-8' Zone 4 Coreopsis lanceolata Lanceleaf Coreopsis Bright yellow 2" flowers in summer. Deadheading improves flowering time considerably. Long lived native. Great for birds and butterflies. Average to dry soil. Moderate salt tolerance. Graceful 1-2' plants. OH native. Full sun. Zone 5 Callirhoe involucrata Wine Cups Outstanding low growing Central US native with deeply dissected dark green foliage. Bright magenta single flowers from July to September. A great groundcover and for draping over stone walls. Medicinal uses. Needs full sun and good drainage. 6-8" Zone 4 Coreopsis tripteris Tall Coreopsis Tall, strong stems with whorled leaves create a bamboo effect. A plethora of 2" yellow flowers in July-September. Excellent for birds and butterflies. Average to dry soil. Moderate salt tolerance. OH native. Full sun. 6-8' Zone 5 Calopogon tuberosus Grass Pink, Bog Orchid Bright pink flowers in late spring. Butterfly-shaped orchids are about 2" wide on tall thin stems. Buds start opening from the bottom of the spike that can reach 12 -16" tall. Must be kept moist until finished blooming. Good planted with pitcher plants. Threatened species in Ohio. Full sun. Zone 5/6 Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb' 'Zagreb' Threadleaf Coreopsis Clear yellow flowers on compact plants in summer. Late to emerge in spring. Brighter color and more reliable than 'Moonbeam. Found in dry woods and clearings. Needs good drainage. An Eastern US native. Full sun to part shade. 15" Zone 4 Caltha palustris Marsh Marigold Numerous 1" bright yellow flowers in spring. Attractive waxy round foliage. Found in wet meadows and along streams. Will seed in and form nice clumps. We find it tolerant of drier conditions than expected. Salt tolerant. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 1-2' Zone 5 Crocosmia 'Lucifer' 'Lucifer' Crocosmia Abundant eye-catching, brilliantly red, tubular flowers appear in midsummer atop bold, slightly arching, sparsely branched 3-foot-tall stems. Mid-green leaves are pleated and swordlike. Harvest for cut flowers when 50% of buds are open. Great for hummingbirds! Average to dry soil. Full sun. 3' Zone 5/6 Campanula rotundifolia Harebell A little native that overwinters as a small rosette of round leaves. It sends up narrow leaves and wiry flower stems in spring. The upright flower buds become pendulous blue, bell-shaped flowers. Blooms from summer to fall. Dry to moist soil. Threatened species in OH. Sun to light shade. 8-12" Zone 3 Delphinium exaltatum Blue Delphinium, Larkspur Spikes of blue spurred flowers top 3-6' stems from July to September. Perfect for woodland edges. Best in average to rich soils but tolerates drought once established. Eastern US native. Potentially threatened species in OH. Partial shade. 3-6' Zone 5 Caulophyllum thalictroides Blue Cohosh A woodland native well known for it's medicinal value. Foliage has a blue sheen, especially in the spring. Insignificant yellowish green flowers in spring are followed by pairs of beautiful metallic blue fruits in late summer. Best in rich, moist soil. OH native. Shade 12-18" Zone 3 Delphinium tricorne Dwarf Larkspur Lovely blue flower spikes in spring. Typically found in moist, wooded slopes or thickets. Good choice for a damp spot that needs a splash of color. It takes a few years for the roots to spread and look full. Moist to wet soil. OH Native. 814" Sun to light shade. Zone 4 Chelone glabra Turtlehead White turtlehead (big snapdragon) shaped flowers in August and September. Great back of the border plant and a hummingbird favorite. Host for Baltimore butterfly. Moist to average location. Good selection for rain gardens. Medicinal uses. OH native Full sun to part shade. 2-4' Zone 5 Dicentra cucullaria Dutchman's Breeches Creamy white flowers above finely dissected blue-green foliage in early spring. Morning sun will result in more flowers. Best in rich, moist soil. Blooms a week earlier than Squirrel Corn. Goes summer dormant. OH native. 4-6" Partial to full shade. Zone 3 Key to Symbols: Full Sun Fall Color Part Shade Full Shade Deer and Rabbit Resistant Attracts Birds & Butterflies Native Species Medicinal Uses Fragrant Edible Scioto Gardens 740-363-8264 [email protected] Cut Flowers Page # 11 Perennials Dicentra spectabilis Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart Arching stems of large, pink hearts in spring. May rebloom if deadheaded. The foliage is often dormant in hot summers. Average to moist soil. Good rain garden plant. Japan. Partial to full shade. 2' Zone 4 Eupatorium hyssopifolium Hyssop Leaved Thoroughwort Attractive white flat topped flower clusters in late summer. Great for butterflies and other pollinators. Fine foliage provides nice texture. Average to dry soil. Drought tolerant. Medicinal uses. Endangered species in OH. Full sun to part shade. 3-4' Zone 4 Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba' White Bleeding Heart Arching stems of large, white heart shaped flowers in spring. May rebloom if deadheaded. Often dormant in hot summers. Average to moist soil. Good rain garden plant. Partial to full shade. 2' Zone 4 Eupatorium perfoliatum Boneset Rounded heads of white flowers late-summer into early fall. Blooms for weeks! Attracts Butterflies. Average to wet soil. Great for rain gardens. Spreads freely when well sited. Moderate salt tolerance. Medicinal uses. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 4' Zone 4 Echinacea p 'Rubinstern' 'Ruby Star' Purple Coneflower Huge, fragrant, deep purple-pink, flat-topped flowers. Fast growing, strong stemmed, robust plant. An improved 'Magnus' from Jelitto. Good cut flowers. Average soil. Good rain garden plant. Medicinal uses. OH native. Full sun. 2-3' Zone 4 Eupatorium maculatum 'Gateway' 'Gateway' Joe Pye Weed Large bright pink flower clusters in mid-late summer. Deep wine-red stems. Plants form large dramatic clumps. Butterflies love them! Average to moist soil. Great for rain gardens. Medicinal uses. OH native cultivar. Full sun to part shade. 5-6' Zone 4 Echinacea purpurea Purple Coneflower An excellent native flower common in the prairies. Typically dark rose petals and orange centers, occasionally white. Blooms for weeks in mid-summer. Grows in moist to dry soils. Good rain garden plant. Great for butterflies and birds. Medicinal uses. OH native. 2-3' Full sun to part shade. Zone 3 Eupatorium 'Phantom' Phantom Joe Pye Weed Large rosy purple flower clusters from late summer into fall. Seed heads may persist into winter. Nice dwarf form of Joe Pye Weed. Average to wet soil. Tolerates clay soil. Rarely bothered by deer. Full sun to part shade. 2-4' Zone 4 Epimedium 'Amber Queen' 'Amber Queen' Fariy Wings, Barrenwort Large yellow flowers turn orange as they mature. Flowers are held well above the foliage. New leaves are bronze marked then age to green. Great clump forming perennial for under trees where other plants fail to perform. Average to dry soil. Part to full shade. 14" Zone 4 Eupatorium purpureum Sweet Joe Pye Weed Large purple flower clusters in mid-late summer. Plants form large dramatic clumps. Butterflies love them! Crushed foliage has a vanilla fragrance. Average to moist soil. Great for rain gardens. Medicinal uses. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 4-6' Zone 3 Eryngium yuccifolium Rattlesnake Master Yucca-like foliage with unique spiky white flowers in mid-summer. An excellent specimen plant or in groups of three. Does best in medium to dry soils. Medicinal uses. Potentially threatened species in OH. Full sun. 3-4' Zone 5 Filipendula rubra Queen of the Prairie Spectacular bright pink plumes in early summer make this a showstopper! Best in rich, moist soil does well in good garden soil. Tolerates wet soil. Good rain garden plant. Medicinal uses. Full sun OH native. 4-5' Zone 4 Erythronium americanum Yellow Trout Lily One of the first flowers in spring. Bright yellows flowers appear soon after the mottled leaves emerge. Found in moist woodlands. It goes dormant after flowering. Medicinal uses. OH native. Part shade. 4-6" Zone 4 Fragaria vesca Woodland Strawberry White flowers all summer. (Considered everbearing) Small edible strawberry fruit. Spreads by runners to form a nice ground cover. Moist, rich well drained soil. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 4-8" Zone 5 Eupatorium altissimum Tall Boneset White flower clusters in late summer into fall. Great pollen source for butterflies. Good for naturalized areas. Average to dry soil. Rarely eaten by deer. Full sun to part shade. 2-6' Zone 4 Fragaria virginiana Thick-leaved Wild Strawberry White flowers in spring followed by sweet red strawberries. Great for wildlife, butterflies, and people. Cool season plant, goes dormant after fruiting. Average to moist soil. Medicial uses. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 6" Zone 3 Eupatorium coelestinum Hardy Ageratum, Mist Flower Flat topped clusters of lavender to light blue flowers in summer. Spreads readily by rhizomes and seed making it a good choice for meadows and large naturalized areas. Average to moist soil. Good rain garden plant. OH native. Full sun to light shade. 2-3' Zone 4 Gentiana andrewsii Bottle Gentian Striking dark blue flowers, which remain closed, have the appearance of buds. One of the last flowers to bloom in fall. Best in moist, rich soil. Tolerates full sun with consistent moisture and average to moist soil in the shade. OH native. 1218" Zone 3 Key to Symbols: Full Sun Fall Color Part Shade Full Shade Deer and Rabbit Resistant Attracts Birds & Butterflies Native Species Medicinal Uses Fragrant Edible Scioto Gardens 740-363-8264 [email protected] Cut Flowers Page # 12 Perennials Gentiana 'True Blue' True Blue Gentian Large, 2-inch, bright blue flowers are present mid-summer into early autumn. Semi-glossy, medium-green foliage is arranged oppositely along sturdy, wellbranched stems. Average to moist soil. Full sun to part shade. 15-20" Zone 3 Goodyera pubescens Rattlesnake Plantain Lovely tiny native woodland orchid with subtle charms. Silvery veined evergreen basal foliage hugs the ground. Interesting spikes of small white flowers in late summer. Rich moist woodland soil. OH native. Shade. Foliage 1" with 12" flower stalks. Zone 4 Geranium maculatum Wild Cransbill Our native woodland geranium has lavender flowers in mid-spring to early summer. It grows well in just about any soil. Good rain garden plant. Medicinal uses. OH native. Shade. 12-18" Zone 4 Helenium autumnale 'Siesta' Helen's Flower Siesta Deep bluish-red ray petals surround a maroon and yellow cone to create a lovely two-toned effect. 18"-30" If you cut them back in June, they will remain between 18-20" every year. Average to moist, well drained soil. Full sun. Zone 3. Geranium maculatum 'Espresso' 'Espresso' Cranesbill A bold new look for our native cranesbill selected in the woods of PA. Pale lavender flowers over very attractive maroon foliage. A great groundcover or shade garden feature plant. Medicinal uses. Afternoon shade or light dappled shade. 8" Zone 4 Helenium flexuosum Purple-headed Helen's Flower Bright yellow reflexed petals form a "skirt" under round brown cones from mid to late summer. Compact bushy plants are tolerant of a wide variety of conditions. OH native. Full sun. 18-24" Zone 4 Geranium x 'Azure Rush' Azure Rush Hardy Geranium 2 1/2" light blue flowers all summer and into fall. A sport of Geranium Rozanne with a more compact habit and lighter flower color. Forms a nice tight clump. Average soil. Full sun to part shade. 15-18" x 2' Zone 5 Helianthus mollis Downy Sunflower Beautiful 3" yellow flowers in late summer above downy gray-green foliage. A goldfinch favorite. Provide good air circulation to reduce powdery mildew. Average, well drained soil. Full sun Threatened species in OH. 4' Zone 4 Geranium x 'Dilys' 'Dily's' Hardy Geranium Dark pink flowers from early summer to frost on finely cut foliage. A strong carefree grower. Good groundcover and for cascading over rock walls. Wine red foliage in fall. Average to dry soil. Full sun to part shade. 10-12" Zone 5 Helianthus tuberosus Jerusalem Artichokes Bright yellow flowers in summer with a chocolate scent. Grown for their edible tubers which can be eaten raw or cooked. Very sweet raw. At harvest the starch in the tubers is inulin which is good for diabetics. Harvest in fall or as needed. Average to moist soil. Spreads aggressively. OH native. Full sun. 4-6' Zone 3 Geranium sanguineum 'Max Frei' Max Frei Hardy Geranium Attractive, finely divided leaves produce deep magenta pink, cup shaped flowers in early summer, then sporadically throughout the season. Compact. Average to moist soil. Useful as a very low growing groundcover in sun or part shade. 1015" Zone 5 Heliopsis helianthoides False Sunflower Deep yellow 2" wide flowers for weeks in mid-summer. A self sewing butterfly magnet. Birds eat the seeds in fall/winter. Thrives in poor dry soil. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 3-4' Zone 4 Geranium x 'Rozanne' 'Rozanne' Hardy Geranium Stunning large purple-blue flowers all summer and into fall. Dark green foliage marbled with chartreuse. Forms beautiful large clumps. Perennial Plant Association 2008 Perennial Plant of the Year. Average soil. Full sun to part shade. 2' x 2 ½' Zone 5 Heliopsis h. 'Summer Nights' 'Summer Nights' False Sunflower A stunning selection of a native sunflower. Mahogany centers in deep yellow flowers for weeks in mid-summer. Red tinged foliage and dark red stems. Thrives in poor dry soil. Seed propagated strain of OH native. Full sun to part shade. 3-4' Zone 4 Geum triflorum Prairie Smoke Nodding pink flowers in spring followed by feathery pink seed heads that dance in the breeze. Average to poor dry soils. Spreading rootstocks form a groundcover. Medicinal uses. US native. Full sun to afternoon shade. 12-15" Zone 3 Helleborus x 'Brandywine' 'Brandywine' Lenten Rose Flowers a beautiful mix of dark reds, spotted pinks, picotees and apricots, along with doubles and anemones in early spring. Deer resistant. Well drained soil. Perennial Plant Asscoication 2005 Perennial Plant of the Year. Partial to full shade. 12-18" Zone 4 Gillenia trifoliata Bowmans Root (Porteranthus trifoliatus) Bright white flowers with red petioles and mahogany stems. Compact, interesting form. Average to moist soil. Medicinal uses. Threatened species in OH. Full sun to part shade. 2-3' Zone 4 Hepatica acutiloba Sharp-lobed Liverleaf Great native plant for moist, shady areas. Often found over limestone. Flowers vary from white to light blue and occasionally pink. Flowering occurs in very early spring and may last 2-3 weeks. Leaves have 3 sharp pointed lobes. OH native. 8" Zone 3 Key to Symbols: Full Sun Fall Color Part Shade Full Shade Deer and Rabbit Resistant Attracts Birds & Butterflies Native Species Medicinal Uses Fragrant Edible Scioto Gardens 740-363-8264 [email protected] Cut Flowers Page # 13 Perennials Heuchera longiflora Long-flowered Alum-root Beautiful dark green foliage mottled with silver highlights. Pale yellow flowers sway above the foliage in late spring. Fruits ripen in late summer. Grows in rich, shaded woods over limestone substrates and outcroppings. Threatened species in Ohio. Partial shade. 8-14" Zone 4 Iris brevacaulis Leafy Blue Flag, Zigzag Iris Deep blue flowers with yellow and white crests. Narrow arching leaves. The flowers are produced on zigzag stems amongst the leaves. Moist to wet soil. They are the last of the water irises to bloom. Spreads by creeping rhizomes. Threatened species in OH. Full sun to part shade. 2' Zone 4 Heuchera v. 'Autumn Bride' Autumn Bride Alumroot Large creamy white flower panicles rise to 30" in late summer-fall. Long bloom time. Medium green foliage on clump forming plant. Typically found in rich moist woodlands with good drainage. Moderate salt tolerance. Endangered species in OH. Full sun to part shade. Foliage 18" Zone 3 Iris cristata Dwarf Crested Iris Beautiful blue flowers with yellow crests in late spring. Good ground cover for naturalizing in the shade. Spreads by rhizomes. Average to moist soils. OH native. Partial shade. 6-8" Zone 5 Hibiscus moscheutos Common Rose Mallow Rose-pink to white 3-4" cone-shaped flowers with a dark burgundy eye in late summer. This is the most common rose mallow, found over most of the eastern half of the US. Very late to emerge in spring. Average to wet soils. Great for rain gardens. Medicinal uses. OH native. 3-7' Zone 5 Iris versicolor Blue Flag Iris Loads of blue-violet flowers in May-June. Attractive sword-like foliage all summer. Hummingbirds love it! Average to wet soils. Excellent for rain gardens. Cut back in fall. Moderate salt tolerance. Medicinal uses. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 2-3' Zone 2 Hibiscus x 'Kopper King' 'Kopper King' Hardy Hibiscus Large creamy white flowers with bright red eyes. Copper-red leaves. Foliage color and flower count best in full sun with consistent moisture. Late to emerge in spring. Average to wet soils. Good rain garden plant. Full sun. 3-4' Zone 4 Iris x 'Anne Chowning' 'Anne Chowning' Louisiana Iris Deep velvety red flowers in mid-summer. The Louisiana Irises are made up of a group of 5 southern US species. These have been hybridized extensively. Native to marshes in the south but hardy in the north. Cut back in fall. Average to wet soil. Good rain garden plant. Full sun to part shade. 2-3' Zone 4 Hibiscus x 'Lord Baltimore' 'Lord Baltimore' Hardy Hibiscus Enormous crimson red flowers in mid to late summer. Deeply cut foliage. Late to emerge in spring. Average to moist or poorly drained soils. Good selection for rain gardens. Full sun to part shade. 4-6' Zone 4 Iris x 'Arcadian Mist' 'Arcadian Mist' Louisiana Iris Pure white flowers in mid-summer. The Louisiana Irises are made up of a group of 5 southern US species. These have been hybridized extensively. Native to marshes in the south but hardy in the north. Cut back in fall. Average to wet soil. Good for rain gardens. Full sun to part shade. 2-3' Zone 4 Hibiscus x 'Plum Crazy' 'Plum Crazy' Hardy Hibiscus Large plum pink flowers with a dark eye over deeply dissected purplish leaves. Long bloom time in mid to late summer. Compact rounded growth habit. Late to emerge in spring. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Average to wet soil. Best in full sun. Ht. 3-4' Zone 4 Iris x 'Black Gamecock' 'Black Gamecock' Louisiana Iris Velvety dark purple flowers in mid-summer. The Louisiana Irises are made up of a group of 5 southern US species. These have been hybridized extensively. Native to marshes in the south but hardy in the north. Average to wet soil. Great in rain gardens. Full sun to part shade. 2-3' Zone 4 Hibiscus x 'Robert Fleming' 'Robert Fleming' Hardy Hibiscus Dark purple buds open into large deep velvety red flowers on dense compact plants. Blooms mid to late summer. Late to emerge in spring. Does well in containers. Average to wet soils. Excellent rain garden plant. Full sun to part shade. Deer resistant. Attracts hummingbirds. 36" Zone 5 Isotoma fluviatilis Blue Star Creeper Light blue star-shaped flowers for most of the summer. An easy to grow groundcover that forms dense mats of foliage. Tolerates foot traffic. Great for creeping between stepping stones. Average to dry soil. Slow to leaf out in spring. Sun to part shade. 1-3" Zone 5 Hibiscus x 'Royal Gems' 'Royal Gems' Hardy Hibiscus Large brilliant pink flowers in mid to late summer. Compact plant with deep purple leaves in the sun. Only 3' tall with good branching. Late to emerge in spring. Average to wet soil. Great for rain gardens. Deer resistant. Attracts hummingbirds. Full sun. 36" Zone 5 Jeffersonia diphylla Twinleaf White flowers in very early spring. Small identical twin leaves slowly enlarge after blooming to 5" across. Interesting seed capsules. A great woodland groundcover for the alkaline soils of Central OH. Average to moist soils. Medicinal uses. OH native. 12" Partial shade. Zone 4 Hydrastis canadensis Golden Seal An increasingly rare woodland wildflower. The yellow rhizomes are coveted for medicinal uses. Attractive foliage, ephemeral flowers, and bright red seeds. Best in rich moist soil. From cultivated stock plants. OH native. Shade. 10-15" Zone 4 Lavendula 'Phenomenal' Lavender Phenomenal Dark purple, fragrant flowers in early summer. Tight mounding habit with silvery foliage. Most cold hardy and disease resistant Lavender. Evergreen. Average well drained soil.Both ornamental and edible. 2-3' Full sun. Zone 5 Key to Symbols: Full Sun Fall Color Part Shade Full Shade Deer and Rabbit Resistant Attracts Birds & Butterflies Native Species Medicinal Uses Fragrant Edible Scioto Gardens 740-363-8264 [email protected] Cut Flowers Page # 14 Perennials Liatris spicata Blazing Star Upright purple flower spikes in mid-summer. Excellent cut flower. Average to poor, dry soils. Cut back after blooming. Good for rain gardens. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 3-5' Zone 3 Monarda 'Raspberry Wine' 'Raspberry Wine' Bee Balm Raspberry-like buds open to clear wine-red flowers in midsummer. Dark green, highly mildew resistant foliage. Great for hummingbirds. Average to moist soil. Good rain garden plant. Full sun to part shade. 3-4' Zone 3 Liatris squarrosa Colic Root Bright purple, large button flowers in mid-late summer on deep green, shiny, leathery foliage. Mature plants typically have upright, robust, multi-branched form. Needs good drainage. Use in rain gardens on drier edges. Potentially threatened species in OH. Full sun to part shade. 24-30" Zone 5 Monarda 'Petite Delight' Petite Delight' Bee Balm Rose-pink flowers in mid summer. Attracts hummingbirds, sphinx moths and butterflies. Aromatic, medium green, mildew resistant foliage. Average to moist soil. Good rain garden plant. Full sun to part shade. 12-18" Zone 4 Lobelia cardinalis Cardinal Flower Bright red flower spikes in late summer. Average to moist soils in bright to deep shade. Hummingbirds love it! Great for shady rain gardens. Full sun okay if kept moist. Medicinal uses. OH native. Partial to full shade. 3-4' Zone 4 Monarda 'Petite Wonder' Petite Wonder' Bee Balm Light pink flowers in mid to late summer. Great plant for many pollinators. Shiny dark green, fragrant foliage. Bee balm was once used to relieve bee stings. Average to wet soil. 9-12" Full sun to part shade. Zone 4 Lobelia siphilitica Great Blue Lobelia Blue spikes (occasionally white) in late summer. More sun and drought tolerant than L. cardinalis. Best in moist to average conditions. Good for rain gardens. Nice cut flower. Medicinal uses. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 2-3' Zone 4 Nepeta 'Junior Walker' Junior Walker Catmint Sterile, dwarf, clump forming catmint. Fragrqnt, lavender blue flowers bloom all summer. Great for pollinators. Blue green foliage. Average to dry soils. Needs good drainage. Deer and rabbit resistant. 15" Full sun Zone 5 Mertensia virginica Virginia Bluebells Pink buds open to sky-blue bells in early spring. Best in moist, organic, woodland soils. Can be used in rain gardens but need to mix with other plants because it is dormant in summer. OH native. Shade. 24" Zone 4 Pachysandra procumbens Allegheny Spurge Underused native woodland species of pachysandra. Large dark green lightly mottled foliage creates an excellent ground cover for shade. White bottle brush flowers in spring before the leaves emerge. Slower growing than the common Asian species. Average to moist soil. Partial to full shade. 6-8" Zone 5 Monarda bradburiana Eastern Bee Balm White to purple flowers with purple markings and fragrant minty foliage. The nectar attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Species is resistant to powdery mildew. Average to dry soil. Mid-western US native. 12-24" Full sun to part shade. Zone 5 Paeonia x 'Bartzella' 'Bartzella' Itoh Peony A vigorous plant with abundant semi-double to double lemon yellow blooms and small red flares that glow in the afternoon sun. The large, well-formed blossoms carried high above the lush green foliage also make good cut flowers. Lemony fragrance. Herbaceous and Tree Peony cross. Full Sun. 36" x 40" Zone 3 Monarda didyma Oswego Tea, Bee Balm Gorgeous scarlet flowers in summer which attract hummingbirds, sphinx moths and butterflies. Fragrant green foliage. Will spread if well sited. Average to moist soil. Great for rain gardens. Good air circulation reduces powdery mildew. OH native. 2-3' Full sun to light shade. Zone 3 Paeonia x 'Callies Memory' Callies Memory' Itoh Peony Showy peach colored buds opening to yellow-cream large, semi-double flowers, edged in a deeper russet, with maroon flares with petals crimped in picotee edge. Blooms mid-season. Lush dark green leaves. Average to dry soil. Full sun. 2-3’ x 3’ Zone 3 Monarda fistulosa Wild Bergamot Lavender flowers in midsummer. Great for butterflies and hummingbirds. Fragrant green foliage. Clump forming. Average to moist soil. Good rain garden plant. Somewhat mildew resistant. Moderate salt tolerance. OH native. Full sun to light shade. 2-3' Zone 3 Paeonia x 'Cora Louise' 'Cora Louise' Itoh Peony Large, white semi-double blooms with deep lavender to purple flares are reminiscent of Paeonia rockii. Strong stems hold the bloom above the dark green foliage. Along with a pleasant fragrance, this is an appealing flower for the garden or the vase. Full sun. 30" x 42" Zone 3 Monarda 'Gardenview Scarlet' 'Gardenview Scarlet' Bee Balm Vibrant red flowers in mid-summer. Attracts hummingbirds, sphinx moths and butterflies. Aromatic, medium green, highly mildew resistant foliage. Average to moist soil. Good for rain gardens. Full sun to part shade. 2-3' Zone 3 Paeonia x 'Julia Rose' 'Julia Rose' Itoh Peony Single to semi-double blooms which open cherry red on to orange and later yellow as the flowers mature. The result is an attractive mix of variously colored blooms on one plant. Very vigorous and floriferous. Average to dry soil. Full Sun. 30" x 36" Zone 3 Key to Symbols: Full Sun Fall Color Part Shade Full Shade Deer and Rabbit Resistant Attracts Birds & Butterflies Native Species Medicinal Uses Fragrant Edible Scioto Gardens 740-363-8264 [email protected] Cut Flowers Page # 15 Perennials Parthenium integrifolium Wild Quinine A fabulous native for the garden! Pure white, flat-topped flowers in early to midsummer. Very long bloom time plus lush, dark green attractive foliage. Best in rich, well drained soil. Medicinal uses. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 2-4' Zone 4 Phlox paniculata 'Red Riding Hood' 'Red Riding Hood' Garden Phlox A compact Phlox with dark green foliage adorned with bright shiny red flowers. Blooms for 6+ weeks. Best in moist to average soil. Found in fertile bottom lands and meadows. Good rain garden plant. Moderate salt tolerance. OH native cultivar. Sun to part shade. Attracts butterflies. Good cut flower. 18" Zone 3 Penstemon calycosus Long Sepaled Beardtongue Lovely inflorescences of lavender flowers with white throats in early summer for 3-4 weeks. Nectar source for long-tongued bees, hummingbirds and sphinx moths. Top dies back after flowering. Basal foliage persists year round. Average to moist soil. 1-3' Full sun. Zone 5 Phlox stolonifera 'Sherwood Purple' 'Sherwood Purple' Creeping Phlox Clear purple flowers in spring. Creeping habit will form a nice dense groundcover in the shade garden. Perennial Plant Association 1990 Perennial Plant of the Year. Average to moist soil. Moderate salt tolerance. OH native. Partial to full shade. 6-10" Zone 2 Penstemon digitalis Foxglove Beardtongue Tubular white flowers on 2-3' stems over attractive dark green foliage in early summer. Nectar source for long-tongued bees, hummingbirds and sphinx moths. Native to moist prairie habitats. Good for rain gardens. Moderate salt tolerance. Full sun. OH native. 2-3' Zone 4 Physostegia v. 'Miss Manners' Obedient Plant Deep green, glossy foliage and pure white snapdragon-like flowers all summer. A nice clumping form with excellent secondary branching and good re-bloom. Selected for its "well behaved" non-spreading habit. Average soils. Moderate salt tolerance. Full sun to light shade. OH native. 18-24" Zone 3 Penstemon hirsutus Hairy Beard-tongue Covered in lavender, tubular flowers in early summer. Blooms for several weeks. Deadhead after flowering. Great for hummingbirds. Easy to grow in average to dry soils. Found in upland woods and dry meadows. OH native. 2-3' Full sun to part shade. Zone 3 Podophyllum peltatum May Apple One large lobed leaf hides creamy nodding flowers. Yellow fruit. Average to moist soil. Goes dormant early. Local genome. Medicinal uses. OH native. This native thrives in partial to heavy shade. 18" Zone 4 Phlox glaberrima 'Morris Berd' 'Morris Berd' Smooth Phlox Pink flowers with a white center in spring. Cut back after flowering for rebloom. A great native Phlox for average to moist soils. Excellent choice for rain gardens. Good disease resistance. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 1' Zone 4 Polemonium reptans Jacob's Ladder An easy to grow woodland native with attractive foliage all season. Lovely blue flowers in the spring. Attractive white fruit in the fall. Slow spreading. Best in rich moist soil. Good for rain gardens. 8-18" OH native. Partial to full shade. Zone 2 Phlox glaberrina 'Triple Play' 'Triple Play' Smooth Phlox A stunning variegated form with creamy white edges with hints of pink in the spring and fall. Pink flowers in late spring to early summer. Average to moist soil. Good for rain gardens. Cultivar of OH native. Full sun to part shade. 12" Zone 5 Polygonatum biflorum Solomon's Seal Lovely arching stems with pendulous white flowers in spring. Native to moist, organic woodland soil. Good for rain gardens. Will form colonies if well sited. OH native. Partial to full shade. 18" Zone 3 Phlox paniculata 'Blue Paradise' 'Blue Paradise' Tall Garden Phlox Beautiful violet blue flowers with a magenta center. Often appear blue in the morning and dark pink in the afternoon. Blooms for weeks. Best in full sun with good air circulation. Mildew resistant. Moderate salt tolerance. Average soil. OH native. Full sun. 2-3' Zone 4. Polygonatum commutatum Great Solomon's Seal The largest native Solomon's Seal with pendulous white flowers in early summer. Best in an organic, moist, woodland soil. Good rain garden plant. OH native. Shade. 48" Zone 3 Phlox paniculata 'David' 'David' Tall Garden Phlox Bright white fragrant flowers in mid-summer. Blooms for weeks. Highly mildew resistant. Average to rich soils. Moderate salt tolerance. Best in full sun with good air circulation. Perennial Plant Association 2002 Perennial Plant of the Year. Cultivar of an OH native. 3-4' Zone 4 Polygonatum multiflorum 'Variegatum' Variegated Solomon's Seal Lovely arching foliage with narrow white margins brightens up a shady area. White pendulous flowers in early summer. Average to moist soil. Shade. 2' Zone 3 Phlox paniculata 'Nicky' Tall Garden Phlox Nicky Fragrant magenta flowers from July to September. Darkest color of the Tall Phlox. Some what mildew resistant. Best in rich moist well drained soil. Tolerates Black Walnuts. Moderate salt tolerance. OH Native. Full sun to light shade. 2-4' Zone 5. Pycnanthemum muticum Short-toothed Mountain Mint Very showy, velvety, silvery bracts. Flowers are pinkish. Attracts an amazing number of pollinators. Fragrant foliage. Compact habit. Meadows and moist woods. Good for rain gardens. Native to wood's edge. Medicinal uses. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 2-3' Zone 4 Key to Symbols: Full Sun Fall Color Part Shade Full Shade Deer and Rabbit Resistant Attracts Birds & Butterflies Native Species Medicinal Uses Fragrant Edible Scioto Gardens 740-363-8264 [email protected] Cut Flowers Page # 16 Perennials Ratibida pinnata Prairie Coneflower Reflexed yellow petals surround brown cones in mid-summer. Easy to grow in most situations and is great for birds and butterflies. Combines well with meadow grasses and flowers. Good choice for rain gardens. OH native. 3-5' Zone 3 Sanguinaria canadensis Bloodroot Beautiful white flowers with yellow centers in early spring. Flowers remain closed on cloudy days. Attractive lobed foliage persists until mid to late summer. Average to moist soil. OH woodland native. 6-8" Partial shade. Zone 3 Rhexia virginica Virginia Meadow Beauty Bright clusters of rose pink flowers with yellow stamens for most of the summer. Scarlet foliage in fall. Plants form potato-like tubers and move around a bit from year to year. Moist to wet soil. Good for rain gardens. Potentially threatened OH native. 8-16" Full sun to part shade. Zone 3 Sarracenia sp. Pitcher Plants A number of species and hybrids of pitcher plants are available. Plants grow in bogs. All have a new flush of leaves in late spring and late summer. Flowers in late spring. Soil is 50/50 mix of sand and peat. Must be kept wet. 6-24" US native. Full Sun. Zone 5/6 Rudbeckia fulgida var. fulgida Brown Eyed Susan Abundant yellow flowers from mid-summer to late fall, much longer flowering than R. 'Goldsturm.' Deep green foliage. Average to dry soil. Well drained soil in winter a must. Full sun to part shade. OH native. 24-30" Zone 5 Scutellaria incana Hyssop Scullcap Purple flowers above bushy green plants provide weeks of color in mid-summer. Found at woods edge and in sunny meadows. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 3-4' Zone 4 Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Little Goldstar' Little Goldstar Brown Eyed Susan Abundant yellow flowers from mid-summer to late fall, with more flowers than R. 'Goldsturm.' Deep green foliage. Average to dry, well-drained soil. Drought tolerant. Full sun to part shade. OH native. 12-16" Zone 4 Sedum ternatum Wild Stonecrop A shade tolerant native sedum found in woods, mossy rocks and ledges. Evergreen whorled foliage with star shaped white flowers in late spring. Great for rock gardens, containers and green roofs with some shade. Average to moist soil. OH native. Part sun to shade. 6" Zone 3 Rudbeckia laciniata Green-headed Coneflower A dramatic, tall native with showy yellow flowers in mid to late summer. Attractive deeply cut foliage. Average to moist soils. Great for rain gardens. Full sun to part shade. OH native. 5-8' Zone 5 Senecio aureus (Packera aurea) Heart-leaved Groundsel Golden daisy-like flowers above deep shiny green basal foliage in May. A strong ground cover for moist woodland areas, nearly evergreen. Will spread readily when well sited. A good plant for rain gardens. Completely under used. OH native. Sun to shade. 12" Zone 4 Rudbeckia maxima Dumbo's Ears Incredible wildflower! Tall branching stems loaded with yellow coneflowers in summer. Huge, powder blue basal foliage looks great from spring-fall. Great specimen plant. Will thrive in average to dry garden conditions. Goldfinch magnet! Southern US native. Full sun. 6-7' Zone 5 Senna hebecarpa (Cassia hebecarpa) Wild Senna Showy yellow flower clusters in mid-summer above lush compound foliage. Legume with interesting seed pods. A robust native for full sun and medium to moist soil. Medicinal uses. Full sun. OH native. 4-6' Zone 4 Rudbeckia subtomentosa Sweet Coneflower A taller Black Eyed Susan with abundant yellow flowers that last for weeks in mid-late summer. Pinch in late spring for shorter plants. Average to wet soil. Good choice for rain gardens. Midwest native. 3-6' Full sun. Zone 3 Silene caroliniana Wild Pink Covered with rose-pink flowers in mid to late spring. Low mounding plant with dark, semi-evergreen leaves. Grows in average to dry soil. Native to limestone areas but does well in acidic soil as well. Must have good drainage. OH native. 8 -12" Full sun to part shade. Zone 5 Rudbeckia subtomentosa 'Henry Eilers' 'Henry Eilers' Sweet Coneflower Flowers with finely quilled yellow petals with brown cones blanket these strong upright plants in late summer. Good cut flower with fragrant foliage. Pinch back for shorter plants. Average to wet soil. Excellent rain garden plant. Midwest native. Full sun to part shade. 3-5' Zone 5 Silene regia Royal Catchfly Bright red flowers for many weeks in mid to late summer. Rare and spectacular. Attracts hummingbirds. Foliage not it's best feature. Mix with other plants so you can enjoy the flowers. Average to dry well-drained soils. Threatened species in OH. Full sun. 2-3' Zone 4 Ruellia humilis Wild Petunia Lavender petunia-like flowers all summer long. Great for rock gardens and border edges. A drought tolerant native of the Eastern US. Spreads nicely by seed. Dry to average soil. Full sun and partial shade. OH native. 1-2' Zone 4 Silene stellata Starry Campion White flowers with 5 fringed petals in early summer. Clump forming plant. Average to dry, well drained soil. Typically found in dry open woodlands or edges. Full sun to part shade. 2-3' Zone 5 Key to Symbols: Full Sun Fall Color Part Shade Full Shade Deer and Rabbit Resistant Attracts Birds & Butterflies Native Species Medicinal Uses Fragrant Edible Scioto Gardens 740-363-8264 [email protected] Cut Flowers Page # 17 Perennials Silene virginica Fire Pink Bright red flowers above dark green foliage. Short-lived but seeds freely. Easier to grow than Royal Catchfly. Great for hummingbirds and butterflies. Welldrained soils. Full sun to part shade. OH native. 12-18" Zone 4 Solidago x 'Little Lemon' 'Little Lemon' Dwarf Goldenrod Stunning compact little plant with great branching smothered in flowers in late summer and fall. The lemon yellow flowers combine well with fall asters. Average to dry soil. 12-15" Full sun. Zone 4 Silphium laciniatum Compass Plant Deeply dissected leaves tend to orient themselves in a north-south direction. At maturity may have up to 100 large yellow flowers on an 8' stalk. Does well in poor soils and clay. Very deep rooted. Great for rain gardens. Medicinal uses. Full sun. Endangered species in OH. 6-8' Zone 4 Spigelia marilandica Indian Pink Fabulous yellow star burst flowers with deep red throats in May and June. Medium green leaves on a bushy compact plant. Initially slow growing but worth the wait! Average to moist soil. Typically found at woodland edges. Medicinal uses. Eastern US native. Full sun to part shade. 18" Zone 5 Silphium perfoliatum Cup Plant Large prairie native attracting birds and butterflies. Huge leaves form a "cup" around the square stem. Dozens of large bright yellow flowers in late summer. Seeds in readily. Moist to average soils. Good rain garden plant. Medicinal uses. Full sun OH native. 8-10' Zone 4 Spiranthes cernua var.odorata Fragrant Lady's Tresses A native orchid with shiny green ground hugging rosettes. Fragrant white flower spikes spiral upward in early fall. Easy to grow, spreads to form small colonies. Average to moist soil in the shade. Use in bog gardens in full sun. Medicinal uses. OH native. Zone 4 Silphium terebinthinaceum Prairie Dock Large yellow sunflower-like flowers (to 3" wide) in loose clusters on smooth, almost leafless stems branching at the top in mid to late summer. Huge dark green leaves form a basal clump beneath the flowers. Good for rain gardens. Moist to dry, poor soils. OH native. Full sun. 6-10' x 3' Zone 4 Stylophorum diphyllum Wood Poppy Showy 2" yellow flowers above glossy lobed foliage. Great native for moist shaded sites. Spreads readily when well sited. Excellent for rain gardens. Blooms in late spring. Used as a dye plant by Native Americans. Medicinal uses. Partial to full shade. OH native. 18" Zone 5 Sisyrinchium a. 'Lucerne' 'Lucerne' Blue Eyed Grass Grass-like foliage with bright blue ¾" star shaped flowers with gold centers bloom for 6-8 weeks. Flowers open late morning and close up at night. Great for edging. Average to moist soil. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 8-10" Zone 5 Tephrosia virginiana Goat's Rue Pale yellow flowers with lavender wings in early summer. Compound foliage adds interesting texture to the garden. A legume, it fixes nitrogen in the soil. Best in acidic, dry, well drained soil. Deep rooted. OH native. 8-20" Full sun to light shade. Zone 4 Smilacina racemosa (Maianthemum racemosum) False Solomon Seal A graceful native for moist woods. Fragrant creamy white flower clusters at the tips of the foliage in spring. Bright red berries in fall. Plants spread by rhizomes but not aggressively. Best in moist soil and partial shade. 1-3' OH native. Zone 3 Teucrium canadense American Germander Purplish-pink flower spikes all summer long. Excellent plant for Hummingbirds and long tongued insects. Woody based, clump forming perennial. Spreads by rhizomes. Average to moist soil. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 1.5-3' Zone 4. Solidago caesia Bluestem Goldenrod Clusters of bright yellow flowers along the stems in fall. Great for butterflies and bees. Arching greenish purple stems. Average to dry soils. Good plant for rain gardens. Sun to light shade. OH native. 18-36" Zone 4 Teucrium chamaedrys Germander Evergreen dwarf mound form with dense, glossy, small, toothed dark green leaves. Can be sheared into low hedges. Lavender flowers on 5" racemes in summer. Hummingbirds love it. Cut back in March. Well drained soil. Drought tolerant. Medicinal uses. Full sun to partial shade. 12-15" Zone 4 Solidago ohioensis Ohio Goldenrod Bright yellow flower clusters in late summer into fall. Largest flowers of the goldenrods. Excellent late season pollen source. Very showy and good performer. Average to wet soil. Tolerates clay. OH Native. Full sun to part shade. 2-3' Zone 3 Thermopsis villosa Carolina Lupine, Aaron's Rod Yellow flower spikes in early summer resemble Baptisia and Lupines. Compound foliage is attractive throughout the season. Tough and long lived once established. Legume. Good for dry sites. US native. Full sun. 3-4' Zone 5 Solidago rugosa 'Fireworks' 'Fireworks' Rough-stemmed Goldenrod Golden yellow radiating flowers explode like fireworks of color for fall. A compact clump forming plant. Average to moist soil. Good for rain gardens. Medicinal uses. Full sun to part shade. OH native. 3-4' Zone 4 Thalictrum dasycarpum Meadow Rue Purplish-white flowers in early summer. Compound foliage provides fine texture. Average to moist soils. Full sun to part shade. 3-5' Zone 4 Key to Symbols: Full Sun Fall Color Part Shade Full Shade Deer and Rabbit Resistant Attracts Birds & Butterflies Native Species Medicinal Uses Fragrant Edible Scioto Gardens 740-363-8264 [email protected] Cut Flowers Page # 18 Perennials Tiarella cordifolia Foam Flower A woodland native with white starry flowers in early spring. Green heuchera-like leaves tinged with burgundy form a nice groundcover. Leaf shape and colors are quite variable. Best in moist, organic soils. Medicinal uses. Shade. 6-12" Zone 3 Veronicastrum virginicum Culvers Root Dramatic white flower spikes in late summer. Very tough and long lasting when established. Average to moist soil. Good rain garden plant. Medicinal uses. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 4-5' Zone 5 Tradescantia ohiensis Ohio Spiderwort Flowers in pink, blue or purple all summer. Flowers close in late afternoon then open in morning. Grass-like blue-gray foliage. A great plant for dry sunny locations. Use in rain gardens with good drainage. Full sun to part shade. OH native. 2-3' Zone 5 Viola pubescens v. pubescens Downy Yellow Violet Yellow flowers in spring above heart shaded leaves. Flowers are edible. Violets are host to many butterflies and moths. Average to moist soil. Forms nices clumps. Easy to grow OH native. 6-12" Part shade. Zone 3 Trillium erectum Purple Trillium Showy burgundy-to-red-bracts with cream stamens above whorls of dogwoodlike, deep-veined, oval leaves. Rich moist soil. Usually summer dormant. Trilliums are slow to establish. Medicinal uses. OH native. Shade. 12-18" Zone 3 Viola walteri 'Silver Gem' Silver Gem Walter's Violet Violet-blue flowers appear in spring and continue to fall. Forms a dense, tidy mat of attractive heart shaped leaves with silver streaks. Violets are host to many butterflies and moths. Moist to dry soil. Tough, easy to grow native. Species is threatened in OH. Partial to full shade. 3-5” x 10-15” Zone 5 Trillium grandiflorum Great White Trillium Waxy, white bracts look like white dogwood in early spring. Flowers age to pink. Whorls of dogwood-like, oval leaves. Rich moist soil. Slow to establish. Usually summer dormant. State wildflower of OH. Shade. 12-18" Zone 3 Waldsteinia fragariodies Barren Strawberry Yellow flowers on glossy strawberry-like leaves in spring. A lovely, tough, evergreen groundcover for shade. Spreads without being aggressive. Average soil. OH native. Partial shade. 8" Zone 5 Trillium luteum Yellow Trillium Lemon scented, waxy yellow bracts over mottled foliage. Blooms in early spring. Rich moist soil. Usually summer dormant. Trilliums are slow to establish. Southeastern US Native. Partial to full shade. 12-18" Zone 3 Zizia aurea Golden Alexanders Deep green, nicely divided basal foliage. Bright yellow clusters of 3-4" umbels in May-June. May rebloom if deadheaded. Average to moist soils. Good rain gar- Grasses Trillium recurvatum Prairie Wake-robin, Bloody Butcher One of the smallest sessile Trilliums with narrow maroon petals in early spring. Thin mottled leaves. It spreads rapidly by rhizomes forming loose colonies. Found in floodplains and rich, moist woods. Usually summer dormant. Potentially threatened species in OH. Part sun, light shade. 4-12" Zone 4 Acorus americanus Sweet Flag Fragrant Iris-like foliage with small inconspicuous flowers. A tough, adaptable plant for water's edge and moist locations. Spreads by rhizomes. Good for rain gardens. Moderate salt tolerance. Potentially threatened OH native. Full sun to partial shade. 2-3' Zone 3 Trillium sessile Wake-robin, Toad-shade Reddish green to maroon flowers in early spring. Wonderfully mottled leaves in whorls of 3. It is a reliable and easy plant of the Midwest. Found in rich, moist woods. Trilliums are slow to mature and spread. Usually summer dormant. OH native. Part sun to light shade. 6-12" Zone 4 Andropogon gerardii Big Blue Stem Superb native grass. Basal foliage 2-3'. Flowering height 4-8' with distinctive 3 fingered seed heads in August. Red stems in fall. Very tolerant of diverse conditions. Good rain garden plant. Moderate salt tolerance. Medicinal uses. OH native. Full sun to part shade. Zone 4 Uvularia grandiflora Grand Merry Bells A graceful woodland flower native to the eastern US. Lovely, nodding, slightly twisted pale yellow flowers in spring. They spread by rhizomes and do well under deciduous trees. Rarely summer dormant. OH native. Partial to full shade. 1 -2' Zone 4 Bouteloua curtipendula Side Oats Gramma Beautiful, underused native grass with delicate pendant seed heads. Excellent for planting with butterfly weed and other low wildflowers. Average to dry soil. Drought tolerant. OH native. Full sun. 3-4' Zone 4 Vernonia noveboracensis New York Ironweed Beautiful deep purple flowers clusters in late summer. A lovely adaptable native. Attracts butterflies and other pollinators. Average to moist soil. Good for rain gardens. Believed to be extirpated from its natural sites in OH. Full sun. 4-7' Zone 5 Carex appalachica Appalachian Sedge Very narrow, medium green leaves that grow 12-24" in length that are arranged in low clumps 4-8" in diameter. Beautiful eastern US native provides a fine texture. Average to poor soils. Threatened species in OH. Shade. Zone 5 Key to Symbols: Full Sun Fall Color Part Shade Full Shade Deer and Rabbit Resistant Attracts Birds & Butterflies Native Species Medicinal Uses Fragrant Edible Scioto Gardens 740-363-8264 [email protected] Cut Flowers Page # 19 Grasses Carex grayi Burr Sedge Interesting seed heads that resemble a mace make this a great addition to the perennial border. Medium green foliage spreads by seed and rhizomes. Native to floodplain woods. Great for rain gardens. OH native. Partial to full shade. 2' Zone 4 Chasmanthium latifolium Northern Sea Oats Attractive oat-like seed heads in late summer through winter. Deep gold fall color. Good naturalizer. Very adaptable to sun or shade, wet or dry. Great for rain gardens. OH native. 2-3' Zone 5 Carex morowii 'Ice Dance' Ice Dance Sedge Shiny, strong, variegated foliage. Semi-evergreen. Cut back in spring. Average to moist soil. Drought tolerant when established. Excellent, tough, clump forming groundcover. Partial to full shade. 12" x 12" Zone 5 Deschampsia flexuosa Crinkled Hairgrass Beautiful tidy clumps of fine-textured blades. In late May, inflorescence shoot up and arch gracefully with their fountaining flowers. Cool season grass. Average to dry soil. Potentially threatened species in OH. Partial to full shade. 8" (18-24" in flower) Zone 4 Carex morowii 'Silver Scepter' Silver Scepter Sedge A beautiful selection with white margins on very narrow leaves provides a fine texture. Bright silvery clumps for the shade garden or in containers. Tolerant of dry to moist woodland settings. Semi-evergreen. 12" Partial to full shade. Zone 5 Equisetum hyemale Horsetail An ancient, primitive species with rough, hollow stems and a bamboo-like appearance. Use in moist to wet soils. Spreads aggressively. Easy to grow in containers to control spreading. Medicinal uses. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 3 -4' Zone 2 Carex muskingumensis Muskingum Sedge, Palm Sedge A dense, clump-forming sedge grown for its foliage effect. Light green leaves radiating from the stem tops look a bit like palm fronds. Spreads by rhizomes and self-seeding. Moist to wet soil. Foliage yellow after frost. Species is named for the Muskingum River in Ohio. OH native. Sun to part shade. 2-3' Zone 4 Hierochloe odorata Sweetgrass Native grass used by many Native Americans in ceremonies, as perfume, or burned as incense. Sweet fragrance develops when dried. Lovely pendulous seedheads in spring. Fast spreading rhizomes. Average soil. OH native. Full sun. 15" x 36" Zone 4 Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' Evergold Sedge Bright yellow variegation on slender blades. Clump forming with a lovely weeping habit. Average to dry soil. Semi-evergreen. Full sun to partial shade. 12" Zone 5/6 Juncus effusis Soft Rush Deep green, round stems. Clump forming semi-evergreen native plant for average to wet soils. Excellent plant for rain gardens. Tolerates summer drought when established. Attractive seed heads. Full sun to part shade. OH native. 2-3' Zone 2 Carex pensylvanica Oak Sedge A low mounding sedge with narrow foliage creates a fine texture. Typically forms loose colonies, spreading by rhyzomes and seed. Average to dry soils. Great for dry shade. Often found under Oaks. Partial to full shade. OH native. 612" tall & wide. Zone 3 Juncus tenuis Path Rush A great groundcover that forms dense clumps of bright green tubular blades. It spreads slowly by rhizomes and easily by seed. A wonderfully adaptable rush that thrives in wet or dry conditions, disturbed or compacted soil, and sun or partial shade. OH native. 8-10" Zone 2 Carex plantaginea Seersucker Sedge Shiny deep green leaves are unusually broad, to 1 1/8" and puckered like Christmas ribbon. An excellent, mostly evergreen (the basal foliage overwinters) groundcover. Provides unique texture. Average to moist soil. OH native. Partial to full shade. 8-10 “ Zone 4 Panicum virgatum Switchgrass An ornamental native grass with airy seed heads in late summer and fall. Dense clump forming grass with thick fibrous roots. A warm season grass that begins growing after the soil warms up. Very adaptable. Grows in dry to moist soils. Great for rain gardens. Moderate salt tolerance. OH native. 4-6' Full sun. Zone 4 Carex radiata Eastern Star Sedge Star-like flower clusters in late spring. Evergreen foliage can be cut back in spring. Best in moist to wet soils. Plants will naturalize by self seeding. OH Native. 2-2 1/2' Part Shade to full shade. Zone 4 Panicum virgatum 'Cloud Nine' 'Cloud Nine' Switch Grass Clouds of airy flower clusters in August-November. Very strong stems with a "V" shadped growth habit. Great substitute for Miscanthus. Average to moist soil. Good plant for rain gardens. Moderate salt tolerance. OH native cultivar. Full sun to part shade. 7' Zone 2 Carex stricta Tussock Sedge A beautiful Carex with bright green narrow blades. Over time it will form a hummock accentuating it's clumped shape. Spreads by rhizomes. Great for rain gardens. Moist to wet soils. Salt tolerant. OH native. 3' Full sun to part shade. Zone 4 Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal' 'Heavy Metal' Switch Grass Very upright metallic blue foliage. Blooms and set seeds in late summer into fall. Attractive form and color. A nice medium height switch grass. Average to moist soil. Good plant for rain gardens. Moderate salt tolerance. Cultivar of OH native. Full sun. 3-4' Zone 2 Key to Symbols: Full Sun Fall Color Part Shade Full Shade Deer and Rabbit Resistant Attracts Birds & Butterflies Native Species Medicinal Uses Fragrant Edible Scioto Gardens 740-363-8264 [email protected] Cut Flowers Page # 20 Grasses Panicum virgatum 'North Wind' 'North Wind' Switch Grass Fabulous upright steel blue panicum. Super strong stems and wide, thick blades. Stands up to everything from hurricanes to drought! Average to moist soil. Good plant for rain gardens. Moderate salt tolerance. Full sun to part shade. OH native cultivar. 6' Zone 2 Asplenium trichomanes Maidenhair Spleenwort A lovely small fern which forms an attractive rosette. Evergreen. Short creeping rhizomes. Great for rock gardens or container plantings. Slugs ignore it. Found on all continents except Antarctica. Benefits from a coarsely mixed soil. Partial shade, avoid mid-day sun. 4-8" Zone 2 Panicum virgatum 'Shenandoah' 'Shenandoah' Switch Grass Red tinted foliage becomes bright red in fall. Flowers are also red. Slower growing than other Panicums. Average to moist soil. Good plant for rain gardens. Moderate salt tolerance. Cultivar of OH native. Full sun for best color. 3' Zone 2 Athyrium filix-femina Lady Fern This beauty is tough and easy to grow, great for perennial borders and woodlands. Tolerates sun if kept moist and flourishes in bright shade and moist, rich soils. Clump forming. Good plant for rain gardens. Medicinal uses. OH native. 23' Shade Zone 4 Panicum virgatum 'Thundercloud' Thundercloud Switchgrass Dramatic tall grass with airy seedheads in August-November. Very strong stems with an upright "V" shadped growth habit. Blue-green foliage. Great substitute for Miscanthus. Average to moist soil. Good plant for rain gardens. Moderate salt tolerance. OH native cultivar. Full sun to part shade. 8' Zone 2 Athyrium n.'Pictum Regal Red' 'Regal Red' Japanese Painted Fern A very colorful fern with dark green and burgundy in the frond center with bright silver edges. The color is more intense with some direct sunlight, preferably morning. Too much sun washes out the color. Spreading rhizomes. Best in rich, moist soil. PPA 2004 Perennial Plant of the Year. Part shade. 12-18" Zone 3 Schizachyrium s. 'Prairie Blues' 'Prairie Blues' Little Bluestem A seed selection of Little Bluestem with a consistent blue-gray color. Beautiful reddish-orange fall color. Fluffy silvery seeds in late summer. Attracts birds and is a larval host for several species of butterflies. Great for poor, dry soils. Must have good drainage. Salt tolerant. OH native. Full sun. 3' Zone 3 Athyrium x 'Ghost' 'Ghost' Fern Silver-white upright fronds provide shade garden drama. Especially effective in large mass plantings with adjacent dark foliage. Best in rich, moist soil. Less drought tolerant than other Athyriums. Clump forming. 18-24" Partial shade. Zone 4 Schizachyrium scoparium Little Bluestem Native warm season grass. Green foliage forms narrow upright clumps with orange-red colors in the fall. Soft, silvery seed heads. Attracts birds and is a larval host for several species of butterflies. Thrives in poor, dry soil. Salt tolerant. OH native. Full sun. 3' Zone 3 Dryopteris carthusiana Spinulose Wood Fern Finely divided fronds with erect-arching habit. Easy to grow in rich, acidic woodland soil. Does well in wet soils and along streams. Good rain garden plant. Ascending to erect rhizomes. Deciduous. Nice butter-yellow fall color. 1-3' Partial to full shade. OH native. Zone 2 Sorghastrum nutans Indian Grass One of the most beautiful species of the tall grass prairies. Green foliage grows to 2' in an arching shape and the 6' feathery plumes emerge in August. Good native substitute for Miscanthus. Dry to moist soil. Good for rain gardens. Moderate salt tolerance. OH native. Full sun to part shade. Zone 4 Dryopteris clintoniana Clinton's Wood Fern A robust dark green fern with narrow leathery fronds. Short creeping rhizomes. Found in swamps and wet woods in northeastern US. Easy to grow in moist, acidic soil. Good for rain gardens. Deciduous. Partial shade. Endangered in OH. 2-4' Zone 3 Sporobolus heterolepis Prairie Dropseed Handsome grass with arching fine foliage and attractive seeds. Creates a distinctive border when planted 18-24" apart. Great native substitute for fountain grass. Well drained soils. Threatened species in OH. Full sun. 2-3' Zone 3 Dryopteris cristata Crested Wood Fern A distinct fern but not crested. The fertile fronds are stiffly erect with the pinnae turned at right angles like open venetian blinds. The sterile fronds are shorter, more arching and evergreen. Grows in wet places in the wild but just fine in moist, rich soil. Short-creeping rhizomes. Partial shade. OH native. 1-3' Zone 3 Ferns Adiantum pedatum Maidenhair Fern Bright green fronds on shiny black stems. Shallow rhizomes spread to form a dense ground cover in bright shade. Light, airy texture in woodland garden. Moist, well drained soil. Good for rain gardens. Medicinal uses. OH native. Partial to full shade. 12-18" Zone 3 Dryopteris erythrosora 'Brilliance' 'Brilliance' Autumn Fern A more colorful form of Autumn Fern. Pink fiddleheads and coppery new growth appear all season. Fronds mature to deep glossy green. Evergreen. Best in moist, well-drained soil. Slow-spreading. 24" Partial to full shade. Zone 5 Asplenium platyneuron Ebony Spleenwort A delicate evergreen native fern typically found growing on rock ledges. Short creeping rhizomes. Rare in cultivation. Tolerates dry spells when established. Must have good drainage. OH native. Partial shade. 6-12" Zone 5 Dryopteris filix-mas Male Fern A beautiful large native fern to use as a specimen or allow to form colonies. Best in moist woodland settings. Can be fairly sun tolerant. Medicinal uses. Endangered species in OH. 2-4' Part to full shade. Zone 4 Key to Symbols: Full Sun Fall Color Part Shade Full Shade Deer and Rabbit Resistant Attracts Birds & Butterflies Native Species Medicinal Uses Fragrant Edible Scioto Gardens 740-363-8264 [email protected] Cut Flowers Page # 21 Ferns Dryopteris goldiana Goldie's Fern One of the largest native Wood Ferns. Short creeping rhizomes lead to stands of broad arching fronds. Moist to wet, humus-rich soils. Good for rain gardens. OH native. Partial to full shade. 3-4' Zone 3 Phyllitis scolopendrium Hart's Tongue Fern An unusual and beautiful fern. Fronds are strap shaped and grow out from a rosette center. Thrives in well drained, alkaline soils. Evergreen. Medicinal uses. Partial to full shade. 18" Zone 5 Dryopteris intermedia Fancy Fern Lovely finely dissected fronds create a lacy texture. Common in moist, shaded woods and on rocky slopes in the eastern US on acidic to neutral soils. Easy to grow. Once used as cut foliage by florists. Evergreen. OH native. Partial to full shade. 18-36" Zone 3 Polypodium virginianum Rock Polypody, Wall Fern Small evergreen fern typically found on rock ledges and hillsides. Needs good drainage yet moist soil. Drought tolerant once established. Spreads with creeping rhizomes. Rarely bothered by deer or rabbits. Partial to full shade. 6-12" Zone 3 Dryopteris marginalis Eastern Wood Fern Dark blue-green leathery fronds form a large single crowned specimen. Slow to branch. Evergreen. Tough, easy to grow fern. Is fine in dry shade. OH native. Partial to full shade. 12-18" Zone 3 Polystichum acrostichoides Christmas Fern Lustrous dark green fronds are nearly evergreen. Often used in floral arrangements. Nice accent for spring bulbs. Spreading. Dry to moist soils. Good for rain gardens. Medicinal uses. Easy to grow OH native. Partial to full shade. 12-18" Zone 4 Gymnocarpium dryopteris 'Plumosum' Oak Fern Beautiful medium green leafy fern. Long-creeping rhizomes. Best in rich, organic, acidic, moist to wet soils. Circumpolar species. In ancient times it was believed to protect from bad "spells" and to protect from lightning if planted on roofs. Deciduous. Endangered OH native. Partial to full shade. 9-12" Zone 2 Woodsia obtusa Blunt-lobed Woodsia A small upright native fern found on shaded acidic or calcareous cliffs and rock ledges in eastern US. Easy to grow in basic or neutral, moist, well drained soil. Great for shady rock gardens. Erect fronds and short-creeping or ascending rhizomes. Deciduous. Partial shade. OH native. 5-16" Zone 3 Matteuccia struthiopteris Ostrich Fern Large, arching deep green fronds. Great for moist woods and wet areas. Tolerates sun with adequate moisture. Tough and easy to grow. Great for rain gardens. Wide spreading. Fiddleheads are edible. OH native. 3-4' Zone 3 Edibles Black Raspberries, Jewel Jewel Black Raspberry An early bearing variety, with good quality large firm berries. Vigorous erect canes. For best success, support plants with stake or trellis. Consistently productive. Resistant to disease. Full sun. Zones 5-8 Onoclea sensibilis Sensitive Fern A tough native fern for moist to wet sites. Spreads readily to form a colony. Fine in sun with enough moisture. Fertile fronds are woody, beaded stems that can be used in cut arrangements. Late to emerge in spring. Sensitive to frost. Good plant for shady rain gardens. OH native. 1-3' Sun to part shade. Zone 2 Blackberry, Navaho (thornless) Navaho Blackberry (thornless) A thornless, erect growing blackberry with huge glossy, sweet berries. Average soils. Full sun to part shade. Zone 5 Osmunda cinnamomea Cinnamon Fern Coppery fertile frond spikes resembling cinnamon sticks appear in early summer. Easy to grow native. Forms multiple crowns with arching green leaves. Average to wet soils. Good rain garden plant. Larger in acidic soils. Tolerates neutral to slightly alkaline soils. OH native. Light to full shade. 3-5' Zone 3 Blackberry, Thornless Arapaho Arapaho Blackberry (thornless) A thornless, erect growing blackberry with huge glossy, sweet berries. Earliest to ripen. Bares fruit on 2 yr old stems. Very disease resistant. Average soils. Full sun to part shade. Zone 5 Osmunda claytoniana Interrupted Fern A majestic, erect fern that resembles Cinnamon fern. The fertile pinnae "interrupt" the vegetative pinnae in the middle of the frond. Easy to grow in moist, acidic soil. Erect rhizomes form occasional offshoots. Deciduous. OH native. Partial to full shade. 2-4' Zone 2 Blackberry Triple Crown (thornless) Triple Crown Blackberry (thornless) Clusters of white rose-like flowers in spring produce firm, glossy blackberries of excellent eating quality that mature in mid-summer. Average to moist soil. Provide some protection to insure a crop every year. Use a trellis for maximum yields. 3-5' x 3-5' Full sun. Zone 5 Osmunda regalis var. spectabilis Royal Fern Regal native with broad, bright green leaves. Thrives in moist, rich, acidic soil. Short spreading rhizomes. Full sun okay if wet. Good fern for shady rain gardens. OH native. Sun to partial shade. 4-6' Zone 4 Bosenberry Thornless Bosenberry (thornless) Large maroon berries resembling raspberries with the flavor of wild blackberries. Delicious eaten raw or cooked. Trailing growth habit. Can trellis if desired. Average soil. 2-3' Full sun. Zone 4 Key to Symbols: Full Sun Fall Color Part Shade Full Shade Deer and Rabbit Resistant Attracts Birds & Butterflies Native Species Medicinal Uses Fragrant Edible Scioto Gardens 740-363-8264 [email protected] Cut Flowers Page # 22 Edibles Raspberry, Fallgold (yellow) Fallgold Raspberry Large, sweet, golden berries. Everbearing - it produces two crops on each biennial cane (unless pruned otherwise): a fall crop on the top 1/3 of the canes and a second crop the following early summer on the bottom 2/3 of the canes. Average soil. May need staking. 3-4' Full sun. Zone 4 Passiflora incarnata Passion Vine, Maypop Exotic, complex purple flowers followed by yellow fleshy fruits. A vigorous native vine will form colonies. Very late to emerge in spring. Average soil. Threatened species in OH. Full sun to part shade. 8-12' Zone 5 Red Raspberries, Heritage Heritage Red Raspberry Medium sized fruits with good color and flavor, firmness, and freezing quality. High yielding. Can produce a crop in the spring and a second in the fall depending on pruning strategy. Best in rich, moist soil. Upright growth doesn't need staking. 4-5' x 2' Full sun to part shade. Zone 4 Strawberries Albion Albion Strawberry Ever-bearing strawberries produce smaller amounts consistently throughout the production season. Has resistance to Verticillium wilt and Phytophthora crown rot. The fruit has outstanding flavor and attractive internal and external fruit color. Full sun. 1' x 2-3' Zone 4 Vines Campsis radicans Trumpet Vine Orange trumpet shaped flowers all summer. Hummingbirds love it! Interesting seedpods. A native vine that thrives almost anywhere. Salt tolerant. Medicinal uses. OH native. Full sun to part shade. 20'+ Zone 4 Celastrus scandens Bittersweet Easy to grow vine with red-orange berries in fall valued for decorating and loved by birds. Average soils. Dioecious - male and female plants. Most plants being sold are invasive Asian species. Medicinal uses. OH native. Best fruiting in full sun. 15-20’ Zone 3 Clematis virginiana Virgin's Bower An attractive native vine with bright green foliage. Produces white fluffy flowers in late summer. Attractive seed heads last into winter. Average to moist soil. Good rain garden plant. Native to Eastern half of US including OH. Full sun to part shade. 8-12' Zone 4 Decumaria b. 'Barbara Ann' Wood Vamp Sweetly fragrant, creamy white blooms and lustrous dark green foliage make this vine a standout. Great as a groundcover too. Average to moist soil. Found in floodplains making it a good choice for rain gardens. Native to Southeast US. Partial shade. 20' Zone 5 Hydrangea petiolaris Climbing Hydrangea Clusters of white fragrant lacecap flowers in late spring. Dark, shiny green leaves persist late in the fall. This vine climbs very easily. Needs a strong support structure if grown vertically. Exfoliating red bark for winter interest. Best in rich, moist, well-drained soil. Part to full shade. 30-50' x 5-6' Zone 4 Parthenocissus quinquefolia Virginia Creeper A great tough native vine. Deep green in summer with excellent red fall color. Vigorous grower, 6-10' per year. Low maintenance cover for walls or trellises. Needs no support as it cements itself to surfaces. Salt tolerant. Grows in most soils. OH native. Full sun to heavy shade. 30-50' Zone 4 Key to Symbols: Full Sun Fall Color Part Shade Full Shade Deer and Rabbit Resistant Attracts Birds & Butterflies Native Species Medicinal Uses Fragrant Edible Scioto Gardens 740-363-8264 [email protected] Cut Flowers Page # 23
