pinewood perennial gardens

Compact, evergreen plant with white, fragrant flowers from late spring into summer. Pink tinged leaves emerge turning to glossy dark-green in summer and purple-green in winter. Drought tolerant once established. Sun to part shade. 2-3' ht'. Z 6-9.

Fern-like foliage with 4-5" diameter, gold flowers on sturdy 36" stems from early to midsummer. The best Achillea to use for drying. Z 3-9.

Long blooming Achillea with large, slightly mounded heads of rose-pink blooms maturing to soft creamy-pink during summer. Cut back to rebloom. 24" ht. Z 4-8.

Large corymbs of tiny, velvety-red florets with bright gold centers above deep-green foliage.. Blooms mature from red through pink to yellow for a dramatic display. Cut back to rebloom. 18-20" ht. Z 4-8.

Flowers are produced all summer on a more compact habit. Blossoms begin with intense lemon yellow maturing to pastel yellow. Provide a sunny spot with low to average moisture. 18-24" h x 28-32" w. Z 3-8.

One of the most popular Achillea with bright-yellow flowers on 18-24" stems during early to midsummer. Cut back to rebloom. Z 3-9.

Pronounced silvery foliage. Sturdy 24" stems support a bright-peach flower that slowly turns to a rich terracotta during early to midsummer. Z 3-9.

A dwarf acorus with bright-yellow leaves and tufted growth habit. Spreads slowly by rhizomes and grows well in moist areas but not in standing water. Afternoon shade preferred. 3-4" ht. Z 5-8.

Evergreen grass-like plant forming a tufted mound of golden leaves with green stripes perfect for brightening up shady areas or filling in around ponds. Tolerates moist sites. Will burn if soil is too dry. Spreads slowly from rhizomes. 6-14" ht. Z 5-10.

Bronze-purple foliage emerges in the spring developing a plant up to 24" high. During late summer into fall, bottlebrush spikes on 4' tall stems open as rich mauve-pink colored flowers brightening to white as they age. Good plant for part-shade to shade areas with average to consistent moisture. 4-5' h x 30" w. Z 4-8.