It’s hard to deny that the Midwest hosts the lion’s share of tall and dramaticnative perennials, but we in the Northeast also have some statuesque species that will make arresting additions to your garden. In addition to using them for their ornamental appeal, growing these regionally native plants can help to ameliorate habitat loss and provide food for local wildlife. The following three perennials also happen to have similar growing conditions and can be grown together in the same design.
Name:Thalictrum pubescens
Zones: 3–8
Size: 3 to 8 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide
Conditions: Average to moist soil; full sun to full shade
Native range: Eastern North America
Tall meadow rue is a whiplash plant. When you drive past it in full bloom, you are likely to whip your head around and say, “What is that tall, graceful creature?” Not only does tall meadow rue stand out with its dainty, bluish foliage and wispy, white, fringy flowers, but it blooms in midsummer. That time tends to be a lull for native flowers. This rue performs well in partial shade but looks its best in full sun and moist soil in cooler climates. It may require some staking, or plant it with a supporting cast of shorter plants such as cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis, Zones 2–8), bee balm (Monarda spp. and cvs., Zones 4–9), or great blue lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica, Zones 4–8), which generally bloom at the same time. Tall meadow rue is also a great addition to a butterfly garden and a food source for a variety of caterpillars.
Name:Lilium superbum
Zones: 5–8
Size: 4 to 9 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide
Conditions: Average to moist soil; full sun to partial shade
Native range: Eastern North America
With a botanical epithet like “superbum,” it’s got to be
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With garden openings over for 2024, my ramblings around the garden involve a combination of “this is gorgeous!”, “aren’t we fortunate?”, “thank goodness that’s over” and “how can I improve this?”. Already thoughts have turned to potential ‘tweaks’, nothing major, and ways to improve things I don’t feel have really worked – perhaps I will write a post on them in due course…
Want to grow perennials that have a long blooming period in your garden? Long-lasting perennials add color, height, and texture to the landscape. And equally important, many perennials provide important food sources for beneficial insects and pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, and birds. Perennials can take some time to get established in the garden and the first year, they're typically focused on growing roots. They grow faster in the second and third year and you can enjoy them each year.
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