vt landscape guidelines

CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER II NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDELINES

CHAPTER III ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES

CHAPTER IV ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS

CHAPTER V LANDSCAPE GUIDELINES

CHAPTER VI SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

CHAPTER VII APPENDIX

2 CHAPTER V : LANDSCAPE GUIDELINES

Ve n a n g o Tr a i l s D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S

LANDSCAPE OVERVIEW

These Landscape Guidelines illustrate options for both single unit lots and paired unit lots. The landscape at Venango Trails will both unify the architecture and help define the changing addresses throughout the neighborhood, as well as communicate the planting theme throughout the changing neighborhood adresses the signature plant lists. The signature plant palette are enhanced with year-round seasonal interest plants to maximize the beauty of the neightborhood. A general plant list is provided to clearly connect the various planting zones througout the development.

Detailed illustration of a front yard

Example of a paving elementExample of the Public and Semi-Private Space

Plant materials (starting from the left):

Illustration of the front yards of a paired unit Example of fencing material Typical Front Porch

LANDSCAPE GUIDELINES : CHAPTER V 3

D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S Ve n a n g o Tr a i l s

LOT Z O N E S

Semi-Private Space

Private Space

Service Space

No requirements

50% of Alley yards

planted in materials

other than lawn.

At least, 40% front

yard planted in materials

other than lawn.

At least, 25% of side yards

planted in materials other

than lawn.

Property Line

Diagram of a Paired Unit

Semi-Private Space

At least, 40% front

yard planted in materials

other than lawn.

At least, 25% of side yards

planted in materials other

than lawn.

Private SpaceNo requirements

Illlustrations on the divides single and paried units into three zones, which includes Public and Semi-Private, Private and Service Spaces. The Public Space is defined by the road to teh sidewalk including the street trees. Street Trees will be maintained by __________. Semi-Private Space is from the sidewalk to the front porch of the unit. It is required by the ____ that at least 40% if the front yard to be landscape materials other than lawn. The rich plant palette required for the Semi-Private Spaces establishes an pedestrian friendly edge while complimenting the architectural design and streetscape. Private Spaces is the area between the Semi-Private and Service Space starting at the back of the porch to the front of the alley yards. Include in the Private Space is the side yard. The side yard must be planted with a minimum of 25% landscape materials other than lawn. Side yards are transition spaces from the required planting palette of the Public and Semi-Private realm to the Private Space opened ot personal preference. Service Space contains _________. At least 50% of alley yards must be planted with landscape materials other than lawn. Alley trees will be maintained by _______. The diagrams to the left illustrates the horizontal layers but vertical layering. Vertical layering include Overhead, Eye-Level, and Ground-Level Tiers. Overhead layers like street trees not only provide shade but also their canopies create outdoor rooms and a sense of space. Eye-Level would the next layer that consist of shrubs, small ornamental trees, fences, and tall perennials. This layer accentuates the landscape with a patchwork of color, texture, and fragnance. The layer is Ground-Level which includes groundcovers, paving materials, and potted plants. These elements create the edge framework to porches, sidewalks, and property lines.



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P L A N T I N G O P T I O N SCORNER AND MID-BLOCK LOTS

Illustrative Single Unit Option

Patio

Pavers

Wrap Around Porch

Fence

Shaded Walkway

Concrete Drive

Covered Patio

Street Tree Brick Walk

Ornamental Tree

Pool

Shrub Border 24”

Alley Lined with Flowering treees

Groundcover

Lawn

Lawn

Storage with Fence Screening

Fence 72”



Ante teresenterum en terum abus se trum fata veret rest crium ocastra tus eto us.At re nemus, quius adet aperum mei publictodi-um imum idet ia L. O talaticas Ahacrud esterfin senihi, nere, nonvoli ciente tabus pro ma, crus, sen peri intiae tien veris vivit. Catu veri cemovis; halis omnon vitraesusa popopos bontrei con-sign onducte mussuliciost vivignors dum artus cononsu lviveridet, que perum Palares abissul essena, dees horum etis. Fitisquium fatuam que

P L A N T I N G O P T I O N SC O R N E R LOT S

Illustrative Paired Units

Flagstone Patio

Privacy Fence 72”

Wrap Around Porch Option

Street Tree

Hedge LinedBrick Walk

Lawn

Seating Wall

Privacy Evergreen Screening

Concrete Drive

Mailbox

Stairs

Pavers

ALLEY

Ornamental Shade Tree

Broadleaf Evergreen Shrubs



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P L A N T I N G O P T I O N SM I D - B LO C K LOT S

Illustrative Paired Units

Steps to Open Lawn

Lawn

Decorative Fence 36”

Stone Wall 36”

Perennial Bed

Perennial Bed

Street Tree

Groundcover

Deciduous Hedge 36”

Flowering Tree

Deciduous ShrubsEvergreen Shrubs

ALLEY



Ante teresenterum en terum abus se trum fata veret rest crium ocastra tus eto us.At re nemus, quius adet aperum mei publictodium imum idet ia L. O talaticas Ahacrud esterfin senihi, nere, nonvoli ciente tabus pro ma, crus, sen peri intiae tien veris vivit. Catu veri cemovis; halis om-non vitraesusa popopos bontrei consign onducte mussuliciost vivignors dum artus cononsu lviveridet, que perum Palares abissul essena, dees horum etis. Fitisquium fatuam que ad at vius mus rem tes cuppli

P L A N T I N G O P T I O N SS I D E A N D B AC K A L L E Y

ALL

EY

Illustrative Paired Unit Option

Two Tiered Deck

Cut Flower Garden

Lawn

Brick Walk

Fence 36” with Gate

LawnCovered Patio

Shrubs 36”

Alley Trees

Privacy Fence 60”

Street Trees



S I G N AT U R E P L A N TL I S T S OV E R V I E W

Each area of Venango Trails is defined by a zone of specific plantings that will define that part of the neighborhood with its own landscape identity.

The following lists will define the appropriate plantings for the adjacent zone plan.

A general plant list will follow the signature plant list. These plant types are the universal standards that are a contiguous theme throughout the Venango Trails Neighborhood.

O V E R V I E W P L A N



AREA 1 SIGNATURE PLANTSEARLY-MID SUMMER BLOOMING

Botanical Name Common Name Ht. x Sp. Min. Size Exposure Fragrant Bloom Season Native VinesLonicera x heckrottii Coral Honeysuckle 10-15’ x 10-15’ #3 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade Yes June/JulyPerennialsCalluna vulgaris ‘Red Wings’ Scotch Heather 9-24” x 12-24” #1 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade Summer-PinkRudbeckia fuldiga sullivantii ‘Goldsturm’ Black-eyed Susan 4’ #1 Cont. Sun July/Frost- GoldShrubsHibiscus syriacus ‘Minerva’ Rose of Sharon 8-9’ x 6-8’ #5 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade July/Frost- Lavender

AREA 1 SIGNATURE PLANTSLATE-SEASONAL INTEREST

Botanical Name Common Name Ht. x Sp. Min. Size Exposure Fragrant Bloom SeasonNative to Eastern North America

Tree

Crataegus phaenopyrumWashington Hawthorn 30’ 6-8’ B&B Sun Yes Yes

HoneysuckleIris Phlox



AREA 1 SIGNATURE PLANTSSPRING BLOOMING

Botanical Name Common Name Ht. x Sp. Min. Size Exposure Fragrant Bloom Season Native Spring BulbsNacissus ‘February Gold’ Yellow Daffodils 10-14” x 2-4” Bulb Sun Yes Spring- YellowMuscari armeniacum ‘Cantab’ Cantab Muscari 4-8” Bulb Sun Yes Spring- BluePerennialsPhlox subulata ‘Emerald Pink’ Emerald Pink Moss Phlox 6” #1 Cont. Sun April/May-Soft PinkIris siberica ‘White Swirl’ White Swirl Siberian Iris 40” Bulb Sun/Partial Shade Spring/SummerShrubsChaenomeles speciosa ‘Toyo-Nishiki’ Flowering Quince 3-5’ x 3-5’ Sun/Partial Sun Yes Spring- PinkSmall TreesChionanthus virginicus Fringe Tree 15-25’ x 6-10’ Sun/Shade Yes Spring- WhiteCrataegus phaenopyrum Washington Hawthorn 30’ 6-8’ B&B Sun Yes YesStreet TreesLiriodendron tulipifera Tulip-tree 90’ x 35-50’ 2- 2 1/2” caliper Sun Yes

MuscariYellow Daffodils Heather




Botanical Name Common Name Ht. x Sp. Min. Size Exposure Fragrant Bloom Season Native Spring BulbsAllium afl atunense Flowering Onion 30” Sun Summer- PurplePerennialsIris siberica Blue Siberian Iris 18”-4’ Sun/Partial Shade Summer

Geranium sanguineum Cranesbill 10” #1 Cont. SunJune/Sept.- Red-purple

Ground CoverConvallaria majalis Lily-of-the-valley 6” #1 Cont. Partial/Full Shade May-WhiteShrubsViburnum x burkwoodii Burkwood Viburnum 8x5’ 24-30” B&B Sun/Partial Shade Yes April-WhiteSmall TreesPrunus x ‘Okame’ Okame Cherry 20-25’ x 20’ 1 3/4” - 2” caliper Sun/Partial Shade Spring & Winter- PinkFothergilla major Fothergilla 6-10’ x 6-10’ Sun/Partial Shade Yes Spring- WhiteCotinus coggygria ‘Red Purple’ Royal Purple Smoke Tree 12-15’ #3 Cont., 18-21” Sun June/Sept.- PurpleStreet TreesAcer rubrum ‘October Glory’ October Glory Red Maple 45’ 2- 2 1/2” caliper Sun Yes

Lily-of-the-valley Coreopsis Blazing Star




Botanical Name Common Name Ht. x Sp. Min. Size Exposure Fragrant Bloom Season Native VinesRosa ‘New Dawn’ New Dawn Rose 8-12’ #3 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade Yes Summer- PinkPerennials

Coreopsis grandifl ora ‘Sunray’ Sunray Tickseed 12” #1 Cont. SunJuly/Sept.-Double Gold

Liatris spicata ‘Kobold’ Blazing Star 18” #1 Cont. SunJuly/August- Bright Purple

ShrubsSpirea japonica x bumalda ‘Anthony Waterer’ Anthony Waterer Spirea 3’ x 4-5’ #3 Cont., 15-18” Sun March-MayItea virginica ‘Sprich’ Little Henry Virginia Sweetspire 4x6’ #3 Cont., 21-24” Sun/Shade Yes Summer-White YesItea virginica ‘Henry’s Garnet’ Henry’s Garnet Virginia Sweetspire 6x9’ #3 Cont., 21-24” Sun/Shade Yes Summer-White YesSmall TreesPrunus x ‘Okame’ Okame Cherry 20-25’ x 20’ 1 3/4” - 2” caliper Sun/Partial Shade Spring & Winter- PinkFothergilla major Fothergilla 6-10’ x 6-10’ Sun/Partial Shade Yes Spring- WhiteCotinus coggygria ‘Red Purple’ Royal Purple Smoke Tree 12-15’ #3 Cont., 18-21” Sun June/Sept.- Purple

Maple Iris Rose



Allium Geranium Sweetspire


Botanical Name Common Name Ht. x Sp. Min. Size Exposure Fragrant Bloom Season NativeTreeNyssa sylvatica Black Gum 60’ 2- 2 1/2” caliper Sun/Partial Shade Yes




Botanical Name Common Name Ht. x Sp. Min. Size Exposure Fragrant Bloom Season NativeSpring BulbsHyacinth orientalis White Hyacinths 10-12” x 3-5” Bulb Sun/Partial Sun Yes Spring- WhitePerennialsPaeonia lactifolia Peony 24-36” x 24-36” #1 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade Yes Spring & Summer ShrubsViburnum x ‘Mohawk’ Mohawk Viburnum 7x7’ 24-30” B&B Sun/Partial Shade Yes May-WhiteCaryopteris x clandonensis Blue-Mist Spirea 2x3’ #2 Cont, 12-15” SunSmall TreesAmelanchier canadensis Shadblow Serviceberry 10-25’ x 15-25’ Sun/Partial Shade Spring-White YesStreet TreesAcer rubrum ‘October Glory’ October Glory Red Maple 45’ 2- 2 1/2” caliper Sun Yes

Blue-Mist Spirea Peony Viburnum




Botanical Name Common Name Ht. x Sp. Min. Size Exposure Fragrant Bloom Season Native VinesActinidia kolomicta ‘Arctic Beauty’ Arctic Beauty Kiwi Variable #3 Cont. SunPerennialsHemerocallis ‘Happy Returns’ Daylily 24” #1 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade May/Frost- Yellow Hyssop offi cinalis Hyssop 24” x 3’ #1 Cont. Sun Yes Summer- BlueShrubsCaryopteris x clandonensis Blue-Mist Spirea 2x3’ #2 Cont, 12-15” Sun

SUMMER-LATE SUMMER BLOOMING

Botanical Name Common Name Ht. x Sp. Min. Size Exposure Fragrant Bloom Season Native ShrubsCaryopteris x clandonensis Blue-Mist Spirea 2x3’ #2 Cont, 12-15” Sun

Kiwi Vine Aster Daylily




Botanical Name Common Name Ht. x Sp. Min. Size Exposure Fragrant Bloom Season Native PerennialsAsters novae-angliae ‘Purple Dome’ Purple Dome Aster 18” #1 Cont. Sun Aug/Oct- PurpleShrubsViburnum x ‘Mohawk’ Mohawk Viburnum 7x7’ 24-30” B&B Sun/Partial Shade Yes May-WhiteTreeAmelanchier canadensis Shadblow Serviceberry 10-25’ x 15-25’ Sun/Partial Shade Spring-White Yes

White Hyacinths Serviceberry Hyssop




Botanical Name Common Name Ht. x Sp. Min. Size Exposure Fragrant Bloom Season Native Spring BulbsHyacinth orientalis ‘Pink Pearl’ Pink Hyacinths 8-12” Bulb Sun YesIris germanica ‘Mary Frances’ Bearded Iris 2-4’ x 12-18” Bulb Sun Spring- LavenderPerennialsIberis sempervirons Candytuft 8-10” #2 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade Yes Sept.- WhiteNepeta x faassenii ‘Dropmore’ Dropmore Catmint 12-15” #2 Cont. Sun Yes Spring- PurpleGround CoverVinca minor Common Periwinkle 6-12” 2” Cell Sun/Shade Yes Spring- BlueShrubsViburnum carlesii Koreanspice Viburnum 6x6’ 18-24” B&B Sun/Partial Shade Yes April/May-WhiteSmall TreesCornus kousa Kousa Dogwood 35-40’ 5-6’ B&B Sun/Partial Shade SpringHamamelis virginiana Common Witchhazel 15-20’ x 8-12’ 2- 2 1/2” caliper Sun/Shade Late Fall- Yellow YesStreet TreesFraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Marshall Seedless’ Marshall Seedlesss Green Ash 55’ x 40’ 2- 2 1/2” caliper Sun Yes

Candytuft Iris Foxglove



AREA 4 SIGNATURE PLANTSEARLY-MID SUMMER BLOOMINGBotanical Name Common Name Ht. x Sp. Min. Size Exposure Fragrant Bloom Season Native VinesEuonymus kiautschovicus ‘Manhattan’ Manhattan Euonymus 6’ x 10’ #3 Cont., 15-18” Sun/ShadePerennialsLavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote’ Hidcote Lavender 12” #1 Cont. Sun June/Sept.- PurpleDigitalis grandifl ora Large Yellow Foxglove 24-30” x 12-24” #2 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade Summer- YellowShrubsRosa ‘Kent’ Kent Shrub Rose 3’ x 4’ #3 Cont. Sun Yes Summer- WhiteSmall TreesPrunus x ‘Okame’ Okame Cherry 20-25’ x 20’ 1 3/4” - 2” caliper Sun/Partial Shade Spring & Winter- Pink

AREA 4 SIGNATURE PLANTSSUMMER-LATE SUMMER BLOOMINGBotanical Name Common Name Ht. x Sp. Min. Size Exposure Fragrant Bloom Season NativeTreeCornus kousa Kousa Dogwood 35-40’ 5-6’ B&B Sun/Partial Shade SpringHamamelis virginiana Common Witchhazel 15-20’ x 8-12’ 2- 2 1/2” caliper Sun/Shade Late Fall- Yellow Yes

Lavender Roses Witchhazel




Botanical Name Common Name Ht. x Sp. Min. Size Exposure Fragrant Bloom Season Native Spring BulbsThalia Narcissus White Daffodils 16” Bulb Partial Shade Yes Spring- WhitePerennialsBaptista australis Blue False Indigo 48-60” #2 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade June- Blue YesGround CoverPolygonatum falcatum Solomon’s-Seal 2’ #1 Cont. Partial Shade/Shade May/June- WhiteShrubsViburnum juddii Judd Viburnum 7’ x 7’ 18-24” B&B Sun/Partial Shade May-WhiteSmall TreesMagnolia virginiana Sweetbay Magnolia 20x15’ 4-5’ B&B Sun/Shade Yes Late Spring-White YesStreet TreesPlatanus x acerifolia ‘Bloodgood’ Bloodgood London Planetree 50’ x 40’ 2- 2 1/2” caliper Sun/Partial Shade

Daffodils Solomon’s-Seal Magnolia



AREA 5 SIGNATURE PLANTSEARLY-MID SUMMER BLOOMINGBotanical Name Common Name Ht. x Sp. Min. Size Exposure Fragrant Bloom Season Native VinesJasminium nudifl orum Winter Jasmine 3x12’ #3 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade Yes Late winter-yellow YesPerennialsHeptacodium miconioides Seven Son Flower 15-20’ x 10’ #3 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade Yes Sept.- White

Monarda x ‘Petite Delight’ Petite Delight Monarda 2 1/2’ #1 Cont. SunJuly/August- Clear Pink

ShrubsClethra alnifolia ‘Hummingbird’ Hummingbird Clethra 5’ #3 Cont, 18-24” Sun/Partial Shade Yes

AREA 5 SIGNATURE PLANTSLATE-SEASONAL INTERESTBotanical Name Common Name Ht. x Sp. Min. Size Exposure Fragrant Bloom Season Native TreeMagnolia virginiana Sweetbay Magnolia 20x15’ 4-5’ B&B Sun/Shade Yes Late Spring-White Yes

Clethra London Planetree bark London Planetree




Botanical Name Common Name Ht. x Sp. Min. Size Exposure Fragrant Bloom Season Native Spring BulbsNarcissus ‘Jetfi re’ Jetfi re Yellow Daffodils 6-10” Bulb Sun Spring- YellowPerennialsIris siberica ‘Butter ‘n Sugar’ Siberian Iris 28” Bulb Sun/Partial Shade Spring- YellowGround CoverPachysandra terminalis Pachysandra 6” 100 RC per fl at Partial Shade/ShadeShrubsDaphne x burkwoodii ‘Carol Mackie’ Carol Mackie Burkwood Daphne3x4’ 18-24” B&B Partial Shade Yes late spring-pinkSmall Trees

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandifl ora’ Pee Gee Hydrangea 20x15’ #5 Cont., 18-24” Sun/Partial Shade Mid-Summer-White to Pink

Street TreesBetula nigra ‘Heritage’ Heritage River Birch 40-50’ x 30-35’ 8-10’ B&B Sun/Partial Shade Yes

Pachysandra Daffodils Hydrangea



AREA 6 SIGNATURE PLANTSEARLY-MID SUMMER BLOOMINGBotanical Name Common Name Ht. x Sp. Min. Size Exposure Fragrant Bloom Season Native Vines

Hydrangea petiolaris Climbing Hydrangea 10-80’ x 12-30’ #2 Cont., 15-18” Partial Shade/ShadeLate Spring- White

Perennials

Perovskia atriplicifolia Russian Sage 3’ #1 Cont. SunJuly/September- Blue

Echinacea purpurea ‘White Swan’ White Swan Conefl ower 3’ #1 Cont. Sun July/Sept.- WhiteSmall Trees

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Grandifl ora’ Pee Gee Hydrangea 20x15’ #5 Cont., 18-24” Sun/Partial Shade Mid-Summer-White to Pink

AREA 6 SIGNATURE PLANTSLATE-SEASONAL INTERESTBotanical Name Common Name Ht. x Sp. Min. Size Exposure Yes Bloom Season Native ShrubsHydrangea paniculata ‘Grandifl ora’ Pee Gee Hydrangea 20x15’ #5 Cont., 18-24” Sun/Partial Shade Mid-Summer

Iris Russian Sage White Coneflower




Botanical Name Common Name Ht. x Sp. Min. Size Exposure Fragrant Bloom Season Native Street TreesTilia cordata ‘Greenspire’ Greenspire Linden 40’ x 35’ 2- 2 1/2” caliper Sun Yes

Greenspire Linden Leaf Greenspire Linden Flower Greenspire Linden Bark




Botanical Name Common Name Ht. x Sp. Min. Size Exposure Fragrant Bloom Season Native Spring BulbsHyacinth orientalis ‘Atlantic’ Purple Hyacinths 6-10” x 3-5” Bulb Sun Yes Spring- PurplePerennialsNepeta x faassenii ‘Dropmore’ Dropmore Catmint 12-15” #2 Cont. Sun Yes Spring- PurpleShrubs

Weigela fl orida Weigela8x10’ Std; 3-4’ x 5-6’ Compact #2 Cont., 12-15” Sun/Partial Shade April/May - Varies

Small TreesSyringa reticulata Tree Lilac 20x20’ 2- 2 1/2” caliper Sun Yes May- WhiteStreet TreesZelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’ Green Vase Zelkova 60-70’ x 40-50’ 2- 2 1/2” caliper Sun

Purple Hyacinth Dianthus Iris



AREA 7 SIGNATURE PLANTSEARLY-MID SUMMER BLOOMINGBotanical Name Common Name Ht. x Sp. Min. Size Exposure Fragrant Bloom Season Native Vines

Akebia quinata Fiveleaf Akebia Variable #3 Cont. Sun/ShadeSpring- Brownish-Purple

PerennialsIris xiphium Dutch Iris 18-24” Bulb Sun Summer- YellowDianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Mountain Mist’ Mountain Mist Pink 6” #1 Cont. Sun May/June- PinkSmall TreesSyringa reticulata Tree Lilac 20x20’ 2- 2 1/2” caliper Sun Yes May- Cream/White

Fiveleaf Akebia Lilac Zelkova



AREA 9&9A SIGNATURE PLANTSSPRING BLOOMING

Botanical Name Common Name Ht. x Sp. Min. Size Exposure Fragrant Bloom Season NativeSpring BulbsCrocus x hybridus Crocus 4-6” x 4-6” Sun/Partial Shade Spring & Summer Helianthus annus Sunfl owers 10’ x 18” Sun Summer- YellowPerennialsSalvia x superba Blue Salvia 18-24” x 12-18” #1 Cont. Sun Spring & Summer- BlueShrubsHydrangea quercifolia Oakleaf Hydrangea 8x8’ 18-24” B&B Sun/Partial Shade June/July- White to Pink YesSmall TreesStyrax japonicus Japanese Snowbell 25x25’ 5-6’ B&B Sun/Partial Shade Yes Summer-whiteStreet TreesZelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’ Green Vase Zelkova 60-70’ x 40-50’ 2- 2 1/2” caliper Sun

Crocus Sunflowers Purple Loosestrife



AREA 9&9A SIGNATURE PLANTSEARLY-MID SUMMER BLOOMINGBotanical Name Common Name Ht. x Sp. Min. Size Exposure Fragrant Bloom Season NativeVinesClematis ‘Snow Queen’ Snow Queen Clematis 6-10’ #2 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade May/Aug.- WhitePerennialsMonarda x ‘Petite Delight’ Petite Delight Monarda 2 1/2’ #1 Cont. Sun July/August- PinkAchillea millefolium ‘Terra Cotta’ Terra Cotta Yarrow 30” #1 Cont. Sun June/August- PinkLythrum virgatum Purple Loosestrife 24-36” x 12-18” #1 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade Summer- PurpleEupatorium purpureum ‘Gateway’ Joe Pye Weed 5-6’ x 36”-4’ #1 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade Summer- PurpleVernonia noveboracensis Iron Weed 4-6’ x 18-24” #1 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade Summer- VariesShrubsBuddleia davidii ‘Royal Red’ Royal Red Butterfl y Bush 8’ #3 Cont, 18-24” Sun/Partial Shade Yes July/Sept- PurpleSmall TreesStyrax japonicus Japanese Snowbell 25x25’ 5-6’ B&B Sun/Partial Shade Yes Summer-white

AREA 9&9A SIGNATURE PLANTSLATE-SEASONAL INTERESTBotanical Name Common Name Ht. x Sp. Min. Size Exposure Yes Bloom Season NativeShrubsHydrangea quercifolia Oakleaf Hydrangea 8x8’ 18-24” B&B Sun/Partial Shade June/July- White Yes

Clematis Iron Weed Joe Pye Weed



RECOMMENDED DECIDUOUS TREES - GENERAL PLANT LIST

Botanical Name Common Name Ht. x Sp. Min. Size Exposure Fragrant Bloom Season Native

Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigiata’ Columnar European Hornbeam 35’ x 25’ 2- 2 1/2” caliper Sun/Partial Shade Cercidiphyllum japonicum Katsura Tree 40-60’ x 30’ 2- 2 1/2” caliper SunFraxinus americana ‘Autumn Purple’ Autumn Purple White Ash 40-60’ x 40-50’ 2- 2 1/2” caliper Sun/Partial ShadeGinkgo biloba ‘Princeton Sentry’ Princeton Sentry Ginkgo 70’ x 20’ 2- 2 1/2” caliper SunOxydendrum arboreum Sourwood 40’-50’ 1 1/2-1 3/4’ B&B Sun/Partial Shade Yes Summer-White YesPyrus calleryana ‘Chanticleer’ Chanticleer Pear 20-30’ x 15-20’ 2- 2 1/2” caliper Sun AprilQuercus rubra Northern Red Oak 40-60’ x 40-60’ 2- 2 1/2” caliper Sun YesQuercus phellos Willow Oak 40-60’ x 30-40’ 2- 2 1/2” caliper SunTilia cordata ‘Greenspire’ Greenspire Littleleaf Linden 30-40’ x 25-35’ 2- 2 1/2” caliper Sun/ShadeUlmus parvifolia Lacebark Elm 50x40’ 2- 2 1/2” caliper Sun


D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S Ve n a n g o Tr a i l s RECOMMENDED EVERGREEN TREES - GENERAL PLANT LISTBotanical Name Common Name Ht. x Sp. Min. Size Exposure Fragrant Native

Abies concolor White Fir 30’-50’ SunAbies fraseri Fraser Fir 30’-50’ SunCedrus atlantica ‘Glauca’ Blue Atlas Cedar 70’-90’ 5-6’ B&B Sun/Partial ShadeCedrus atlantica ‘Glauca Pendula’ Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar 40’-50’ 5-6’ B&B Sun/Partial ShadeChamaecyparis obtusa ‘Aurea’ Golden Hinoki Falsecypress 25’x15’ 3-4’ B&B Sun/Partial ShadeChamaecyparis obtusa ‘Gracilis Compacta’ Compact Hinoki Falsecypress 6-8’x4-6’ 24”-30” B&B Sun/Partial ShadeChamaecyparis pisifera ‘Filifera Aurea’ Goldthread Falsecypress 15’x15’ #3 Cont, 15-18” Sun/Partial ShadeJuniperus scopulorum ‘Denserecta’ Spartan Juniper 20’x6’ 4-5’ B&B SunPicea abies Norway Spruce 80’ 5-6’ B&B Sun/Partial ShadePicea abies ‘Pendula’ Weeping Norway Spruce 20’-40’ 4-5’ B&B Sun/Partial ShadePices abies ‘Pumila’ Pumila Norway Spruce 4’x7’ #3 Cont., 15-18”Sun/Partial ShadePicea glauca White Spruce 35’-50’ x 15’-20’ 6-7’ B&B Sun/Partial ShadePicea omorika Serbian Spruce 50’x20’ 5-6’ B&B Sun/Partial ShadePicea pungens Green Colorado Spruce 35’-60’ x 15’-25’ 6-7’ B&B Sun/Partial ShadePicea pungens var. Glauca Colorado Blue Spruce 35’-60’ x 15’-25’ 6-7’ B&B Sun/Partial ShadePinus mugo v. mugo Mugo Pine 3’x12’ #2 Cont., 12-15”Sun/Partial ShadePinus nigra Austrian Pine 50’ 5-6’ B&B SunPinus strobus Eastern White Pine 100’+ 5-6’ B&B Sun/Partial Shade YesPinus strobus ‘Nana’ Dwarf White Pine 6’x6’ 24-30” B&B Sun/Partial Shade YesPseudotsuga menziesii Douglas Fir 40’-80’ x 25’-30’ 6-7’ B&B SunThuja occidentalis ‘Emerald’ Eemerald Arborvitae 12’-20’ x 3’-6’ 6-7’ B&B Sun/Partial Shade YesThuja occidentalis ‘Fastigiata’ (‘Pyramidalis’) Pyramidal Arborvitae 30’x8’ 6-7’ B&B Sun/Partial Shade YesThuja occidentalis ‘Nigra’ Dark American Arborvitae 25’-40’ x 8’-12’ 6-7’ B&B Sun/Partial Shade YesThuja occidentalis ‘Rheingold’ Dwarf Golden Arborvitae 4’x3’ #2 Cont., 12-15”Sun/Partial Shade YesThuja occidentalis ‘Woodwardii’ Globe Arborvitae 6’x12’ 18-24” B&B Sun/Partial Shade YesTsuga canadensis Canadian Hemlock 60’x30’ 4-5’ B&B Sun/Shade Yes

Tsuga canadensis f. pendulaWeeping Canadian or Sargent Hemlock 20’x40’ 4-5’ B&B Sun/Partial Shade Yes



RECOMMENDED ORNAMENTAL TREES - GENERAL PLANT LIST Botanical Name Common Name Ht. x Sp. Min. Size Exposure Fragrant Bloom Season Native

Acer griseum Paperbark Maple 25x30’ 1 1/2” - 1 3/4” caliper SunAcer palmatum atropurpueum ‘Bloodgood’ Bloodgood Japanese Maple 15x20’ 4-5’ B&B Sun/Partial ShadeAcer palmatum atropurpueum ‘Moonfi re’ Moonfi re Japanese Maple 10x15’ 4-5’ B&B Sun/Partial ShadeAcer palmatum dissectum ‘Crimson Queen’ Crimson Queen Cutleaf Japanese Maple 12’ height 24-30” B&B Sun/Partial ShadeAmelanchier canadensis Shadblow Serviceberry 20’ 4-5’ B&B Sun/Partial Shade YesCercis canadensis Redbud 20’ x 20’ 7-8’ B&B Sun/Partial Shade Spring- Pinkish-Purple YesCercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’ Forest Pansy Eastern Redbud 15x15’ 1 1/2” - 1 3/4” caliper Sun/Partial Shade YesCornus fl orida Eastern Flowering Dogwood 30-35’ 4-5’ B&B Sun/Partial Shade Spring YesCornus mas Cornelian-Cherry Dogwood 20x15’ 5-6’ B&B Sun/Partial Shade SpringCotinus coggygria ‘Royal Purple’ Royal Purple Smokebush 12-15’ 4-5’ B&B Sun June-Sept.Halesia tetraptera Carolina Silverbell 30x25’ 5-6’ B&B Sun/Partial Shade April-May-White YesHibiscus syriacus Rose-of-Sharon 15x10’ #5 Cont., 3-4’ Sun/Partial Shade SummerLarix decidua ‘Pendula’ Weeping European Larch 10-20’ #10 Cont. SunMagnolia x ‘Ann’ Ann Magnolia 10x8’ 4-5’ B&B Sun/Partial Shade Yes Spring-whiteMagnolia x ‘Jane’ Jane Magnolia 8-12’ 4-5’ B&B Sun/Partial Shade Yes Spring-purple/pink/whiteMagnolia kobus stellata ‘Royal Star’ Royal Star Magnolia 15x15’ 3-4’ B&B Sun/Partial Shade Yes Spring-double whiteMalus x ‘Branzam’ Brandywine Crabapple 25’ 1 1/2” - 1 3/4” caliper Sun Yes Spring-Double PinkMalus x ‘Indian Summer’ Indian Summer Crabapple 18’ 1 1/2” - 1 3/4” caliper Sun Yes Spring-Rose-RedMalus x ‘Mary Potter’ Mary Potter Crabapple 15’ 1 1/2” - 1 3/4” caliper Sun Yes Spring-Pink/WhiteMalus x ‘Prairifi re’ Prairifi re Crabapple 20’ 1 1/2” - 1 3/4” caliper Sun Yes Spring-Purple/RedMalus x ‘Sutyzam’ Sugar Tyme Crabapple 20’ 1 1/2” - 1 3/4” caliper Sun Yes Spring-Pink/WhitePrunus cerasifera ‘Thundercloud’ Thundercloud Plum 20x20’ 1 1/2” - 1 3/4” caliper Sun Yes Spring-Light PinkStewartia pseudocamellia Japanese Stewartia 30x20’ 7-8’ B&B Sun Yes June/July-WhiteSyringa vulgaris Common Lilac 15x8’ 30-36” B&B Sun/Shade Yes May- Varies



RECOMMENDED DECIDUOUS SHRUBS - GENERAL PLANT LIST Botanical Name Common Name Ht. x Sp. Min. Size Exposure Fragrant Bloom Season Native

Berberis thunbergii atropurpurea ‘Crimson Pygmy’ Crimson Pygmy Japanese Barberry 3’ #2 Cont, 12-15” Sun/Partial ShadeBerberis thunbergii atropurpurea ‘Rose Glow’ Rose Glow Japanese Barberry 5’ #2 Cont, 12-15” Sun/Partial ShadeBerberis thunbergii ‘Aurea Nana’ Dwarf Golden Japanese Barberry 4’ #2 Cont, 12-15” Sun/Partial ShadeBuxus semperivirens ‘Vardar Valley’ Vardar Valley Boxwood 3x5’ #2 Cont, 12-15” Sun/Partial ShadeCalycanthus fl oridus Carolina Allspice 8x10’ #3 Cont Sun/ShadeCornus sericea ‘Elegantissima’ Variegated Redtwig Dogwood 8’ #3 Cont, 15-18” Sun/Partial Shade winter interestCorylus avellana ‘Contorta’ Harry Lauder’s Walkingstick 8x12’ 30-36” Sun/Partial Shade winter interestCotoneaster adpressus praecox Creeping Cotoneaster 2 1/2x6’ #2 Cont., 12-15” Sun/Partial Shade Cytisus Broom 3-5’ #2 Cont., 12-15” Sun/Partial Shade Deutzia gracilis Slender Deutzia 7’ #3 Cont., 15-18” Sun/Partial Shade mid-spring-whiteDeutzia gracilis ‘Nikko’ Nikko Dwarf Deutzia 2x5’ #2 Cont., 12-15” Sun/Partial Shade mid-spring-whiteErica x darleyensis ‘Mediterranean Pink’ Mediterranean Pink Heath 2x4’ #1 Cont., 8-10” Sun/Partial Shade winter/spring-pinkErica x darleyensis ‘Mediterranean White’ Mediterranean White Heath 2x4’ #1 Cont., 8-10” Sun/Partial Shade winter/spring-whiteForsythia x intermedia ‘Lynwood’ Lynwood Gold Border Forsythia 9x12’ #5 Cont., 2-3’ Sun/Partial Shade early spring-yellowForsytia suspensa sieboldii Weeping Forsythia 7x7’ #2 Cont., 15-18” Sun/Partial Shade early spring-yellowFothergilla gardenii Dwarf Fothergilla 4x4’ #2 Cont., 12-15” Sun/Partial Shade Yes spring YesFothergilla major ‘Mt Airy’ Mt Airy Fothergilla 7x4’ #3 Cont., 15-18” Sun/Partial Shade Yes spring YesHydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’ Annabelle Hydrangea 5x6’ #3 Cont., 15-18” Sun/Partial Shade June-Sept.-WhiteHydrangea macrophylla Bigleaf Hydrangea 5x5’ #5 Cont., 18-24” Sun/Partial Shade June-Sept.Hydrangea paniculata ‘Tardiva’ Tardiva Panicled Hydrangea 20x15’ #3 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade September - White YesHydrangea quercifolia ‘Snow Queen’ Snow Queen Oakleaf Hydrangea 6x6’ 18-24” B&B Sun/Partial Shade Summer-White Yes



RECOMMENDED DECIDUOUS SHRUBS - GENERAL PLANT LIST Botanical Name Common Name Ht. x Sp. Min. Size Exposure Fragrant Bloom Season Native

Hypericum kouytchense ‘Sungold’ Sungold St John’s Wort 4x4’ #3 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade Summer-Yellow YesHypericum x ‘Hidcote’ Hidcote St John’s Wort 3x3’ #3 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade Summer-YellowLigustrum ovalifolium California Privet 15’ 30-36” B&B Sun/Partial Shade Yes SummerLigustrum x vicaryi Golden Vicary Privet 10-12’ #3 Cont., 15-18” Sun/Partial Shade Yes SummerMyrica pensylvanica Northern Bayberry 8x8’ #3 Cont., 18-24” Sun/Partial Shade Yes YesPhiladelphus x ‘Natchez’ Natchez Mockorange 10’ #3 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade Yes May-White YesPhiladelphus x virginalis ‘Minnesota Snowfl ake’ Minnesota Snowfl ake Mockorange 8’ #3 Cont., 18-24” Sun/Partial Shade Yes May-Double White YesAronia arbutifolia ‘Brilliantissima’ Brilliant Red Chokeberry 8x4’ #3 Cont. Sun/Shade May-White YesPotentilla Bush Cinquefoil 3x3’ #2 Cont., 12-15” Sun/Shade All SummerPrunus x cistena Purpleleaf Sand Cherry 8x6’ #5 Cont., 24-30” Sun Spring-Pink Prunus glandulosa Dwarf Flowering Almond 4x4’ #3 Cont., 18-24” Sun April/May-WhiteRhamnus frangula ‘Asplenifolia’ Fernleaf Buckthorn 10x8’ #3 Cont., 30-36” Sun/Partial ShadeRosa rugosa Salt Spray Rose 6x6’ #2 Cont., 12-15” Sun Yes SummerStephanandra incisa Cutleaf Stephanandra 5x8’ #2 Cont., 15-18” Sun/Partial ShadeSyringa meyeri ‘Palibin’ Dwarf Korean Lilac 5x7’ #5 Cont., 18-24” Sun/Shade Yes May-PurpleSyringa pubescens patula ‘Miss Kim’ Miss Kim Manchurian Lilac 6x6’ #3 Cont., 15-18” Sun/Shade Yes May/June- BlueSyringa x prestoniae Preston Lilac 8x6’ #3 Cont., 18-21” Sun/Shade Yes May/June- VariesViburnum lantana ‘Mohican’ Mohican Wayfaringtree Viburnum 9x9’ 24-30” B&B Sun/Partial Shade May-White

Viburnum opulus ‘Nanum’Dwarf European Cranberrybush Viburnum 2x3’ 12-15” B&B Sun/Partial Shade

Viburnum plicatum ‘Shasta’ Shasta Doublefi le Viburnum 6x12’ #3 Cont., 18-24” Sun/Shade April/May-WhiteViburnum x rhytidophylloides ‘Allegheny’ Allegheny Lantanaphyllum Viburnum 12x12’ #5 Cont., 18-24” Sun/Shade May-Yellow/White


D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S Ve n a n g o Tr a i l s RECOMMENDED EVERGREEN SHRUBS - GENERAL PLANT LISTBotanical Name Common Name Ht. x Sp. Min. Size Exposure Fragrant Bloom Season Native

Buxus x ‘Green Velvet’ Green Velvet Boxwood 4’ #2 Cont, 12-15” Sun/Partial ShadeBuxus microphylla koreana ‘Winter Gem’ Winter Gem Korean Boxwood 3-4’ #2 Cont. Sun/Partial ShadeBuxus semperivirens ‘Vardar Valley’ Vardar Valley Boxwood 3x5’ #2 Cont, 12-15” Sun/Partial ShadeEuonymus fortunei ‘Emerald Gaiety’ Emerald Gaiety Euonymus 3x6’ #2 Cont., 12-15” Sun/ShadeEuonymus fortunei ‘Emerald ‘n Gold’ Emerald ‘n Gold Euonymus 2x6’ #2 Cont., 12-15” Sun/ShadeEuonymus kiautschovicus ‘Manhattan’ Manhattan Euonymus 6x10’ #3 Cont., 15-18” Sun/ShadeIlex crenata Japanese Holly #3 Cont., 18-21” Sun/ShadeIlex glabra ‘Compacta’ Compact Inkberry to 5’ #5 Cont., 18-24” Sun/ShadeIlex x ‘Mesdob’ China Boy Holly 8x6’ #5 Cont., 21-24” Sun/ShadeIlex x ‘Mesog’ China Girl Holly 4x4’ #5 Cont., 21-24” Sun/Partial Shade Ilex verticillata Winterberry 10x10’ 30-36” B&B Sun/Partial Shade Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Star’ Blue Star Juniper 3x3’ #3 Cont., 12-15” SunJuniperus chinensis ‘Sea Green’ 6x8’ SunJuniperus horizontalis ‘Prince of Wales’ 2-3’x6-8’ SunJuniperus x pfi tzeriana ‘Nick’s Compact’ 6x8’ SunJuniperus x pfi tzeriana ‘Old Gold’ 6x8’ SunKalmia latifolia Mountain Laurel 10’ 24-30” B&B Sun/Shade Spring-Deep Pink YesKalmia latifolia ‘Olympic Fire’ Olympic Fire Mountain Laurel 5-7’ #5 Cont., 18-21” Sun/Shade Late Spring-Pink YesKalmia latifolia ‘Sarah’ Sarah Mountain Laurel 5-7’ #5 Cont., 18-21” Sun/Shade Spring-Pink-Red Yes

Leucothoe axillaris Coast Leucothoe 4x6’ #3 Cont., 15-18”Partial Shade/Shade Yes April/May- White Yes

Leucothoe fontanesiana ‘Girard’s Rainbow’ Rainbow Leucothoe 4x6’ #2 Cont., 12-15”Partial Shade/Shade Yes April/May- White Yes

Mahonia aquifolium Oregon Grapeholly 6’ #3 Cont., 15-18”Partial Shade/Shade April-Yellow

Picea abies ‘Little Gem’ Little Gem Spruce 3’ #1 Cont, 9-12” Sun/Partial ShadePieris x ‘Brouwers Beauty’ Brouwers Beauty Pieris 4x4’ #3 Cont., 15-18” Sun/Partial Shade Spring-Purple/RedPieris japonica Japanese Pieris 10x6’ #3 Cont., 18-21” Sun/Shade Spring-WhitePieris japonica ‘Mountain Fire’ Mountain Fire Pieris 6x6’ #3 Cont., 18-21” Sun/Shade Spring-WhiteRhododendron Rhododendron Varies to 6’ #2 Cont., 15-18” Sun/Partial Shade May-Varies



RECOMMENDED GROUNDCOVERS - GENERAL PLANT LIST Botanical Name Common Name Ht. x Sp. Min. Size Exposure Fragrant Bloom Season Native

Andromeda polifolia Bog-Rosemary 18” #1 Cont., 9-12” Sun/Partial Shade Late Spring - pink YesCotoneaster dammeri ‘Coral Beauty’ Coral Beauty Cotoneaster 1x6’ #2 Cont,, 12-15” SunJuniperus conferta ‘Blue Pacifi c’ 1x8’ SunJuniperus horizontalis ‘Bar Harbor’ 1x8’ SunJuniperus horizontalis ‘Wiltonii’ 1x8’ SunLiriope exilifl ora ‘Silvery Sunproof’ Silvery Sunproof Lilyturf 12” #1 Cont., 9-12” Partial Sun/Shade Summer-lavenderLiriope muscari ‘Big Blue’ Big Blue Lilyturf 12” #1 Cont., 9-12” Partial Sun/Shade Summer-lavenderLiriope muscari ‘Variegata’ Variegated Lilyturf 12” #1 Cont., 9-12” Partial Sun/Shade Summer-lavenderMicrobiota decussata Siberian Carpet Cypress 1x15’ #2 Cont,, 12-15” Sun/Partial Shade Ajuga sp. Carpet Bugle 4-6” x 12-24” 2 1/4”pp; 50/fl at Sun/ShadeEuonymus fortunei ‘Coloratus’ Wintercreeper 12-24” 100rc/fl at Sun/ShadeGalium odoratum Sweet Woodruff 6-8” #1 Cont. Partial Sun/Shade May-WhiteHedera helix English Ivy 6-12” 100rc/fl at Sun/Shade Vinca minor Periwinkle 6-12” 2 1/4”pp; 50/fl at Sun/Shade


D E S I G N G U I D E L I N E S Ve n a n g o Tr a i l s RECOMMENDED PERENNIALS - GENERAL PLANT LIST Botanical Name Common Name Ht. x Sp. Min. Size Exposure FragrantBloom Season

Adiantum pedatum Maidenhair Fern 12-18” #1 Cont. Moist ShadeAthyrium felix-femina Lady Fern 18-24” #1 Cont. Moist ShadeAthyrium niponicum ‘Pictum Japanese Painted Fern 12-18” #1 Cont. Partial Shade/ShadeDennstaedtia punctiloba Hayscented Fern 2-3’ #1 Cont. Sun/ShadeDryopteris erythrosora Autumn Fern 18-24” #1 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade EvergreenDryopteris marginalis Shield Fern 12-24” #1 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade EvergreenDryopteris villarii Limestone Woodfern 10-15” #1 Cont. Sun/Partial ShadeMatteuccia struthiopteris Ostrich Fern 3-5’ #1 Cont. Acidic Moist Sun/Partial ShadeOsmunda cinnamomea Cinnamon Fern 3-5’ #1 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade Prefers Wet AreasPolystichum acrostichoides Christmas Fern 24-30” #1 Cont. Partial Shade/Shade EvergreenPolystichum polyblepharum Tassel Fern 18-24” #1 Cont. Partial Shade/Shade EvergreenPolystichum setiferum Alaskan Fern 2’ #1 Cont. Deep Shade EvergreenAgastache barberi ‘Apricot Sunrise’ Apricot Sunrise Hyssop 18” #1 Cont. Sun July/Aug.-Apricot-OrangeAlchemilla mollis Lady’s Mantle 30” #1 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade June/July-YellowAquilegia Columbine 12” #1 Cont. Partial Shade May/June-VariesArtmesia schmidtiana ‘Powis Castle’ Powis Castle Mugwort 18” #1 Cont. SunArtmesia schmidtiana ‘Silver Mound’ Silver Mound Mugwort 24” #1 Cont. SunAster x novae-angliae ‘Purple Dome’ Purple Dome Aster 18” #1 Cont. Sun Aug./Oct.-Deep PurpleAster x novi-belgii ‘Mixed Hybrids’ Mixed Hybrids Asters 2’ #1 Cont. Sun Aug./Oct.-VariesAster x novi-belgii ‘Winston Churchill’ Winston Churchill Aster 3’ #1 Cont. Sun Aug./Oct.-Dark RedAstilbe x arendsii ‘Fanal’ Fanal Plume Flower 18” #1 Cont. Partial Shade June/July-RedAstilbe x chinensis ‘Pumila’ Pumila Plume Flower 15” #1 Cont. Partial Shade June/July-PinkAstilbe x chinensis ‘Visions’ Visions Plume Flower 15” #1 Cont. Partial Shade June/July-Raspberry RedAstilbe x hybrida ‘Snowdrift’ Snowdrift Plume Flower 2’ #1 Cont. Partial Shade June/July-WhiteAstilbe japonica ‘Deutschland’ Deutschland Plume Flower 18” #1 Cont. Partial Shade June/July-WhiteAstilbe japonica ‘Red Sentinal’ Red Sentinal Plume Flower 2’ #1 Cont. Partial Shade June/July-RedAstilbe japonica ‘Rhineland’ Rhineland Plume Flower 18” #1 Cont. Partial Shade June/July-RoseAstilbe x rosea ‘Peach Blossom’ Peach Blossom Plume Flower 2’ #1 Cont. Partial Shade June/July-Light PinkAstilbe simplicifoila ‘Sprite’ Sprite Plume Flower 15” #1 Cont. Partial Shade June/July-Shell-Pink



RECOMMENDED PERENNIALS - GENERAL PLANT LIST Botanical Name Common Name Ht. x Sp. Min. Size Exposure FragrantBloom Season

Bergenia cordifolia Saxifrage 1’ #1 Cont. Partial Shade April-PinkCampanula carpatica ‘Blue Clips’ Blue Clips Bellfl ower 8” #1 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade June-BlueCampanula carpatica ‘White Clips’ White Clips Bellfl ower 8” #1 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade June-WhiteDelosperma cooperi ‘Starburst’ Starburst Iceplant 4” #1 Cont. Sun June/Frost-Rose-PurpleDicentra formosa ‘Luxuriant’ Fern Leaf Bleedingheart 15” #1 Cont. Partial Shade/Shade May/June-Deep PinkDicentra spectabilis Old-Fashioned Bleedingheart 3’ #1 Cont. Partial Shade/Shade June/July-PinkDicentra ‘Alba’ Old-Fashioned Bleedingheart 2’ #1 Cont. Partial Shade/Shade June/July-WhiteEchinacea purpurea ‘Kim’s Knee High’ Kim’s Knee High Conefl ower 18” #1 Cont. Sun June/August-Pink w/ Red ConesEchinacea purpurea ‘Magnus’ Magnus Conefl ower 4’ #1 Cont. Sun July/Sept.- PurpleGaillardia x grandifl ora ‘Baby Cole’ Baby Cole Blanket Flower 8” #1 Cont. Sun June/Frost- Red w/Gold MarginsGaillardia x grandifl ora ‘Kobold’ Kobold or Goblin Blanket Flower 10” #1 Cont. Sun June/Frost- Maroon w/ YellowGypsophila paniculata ‘Bristol Fairy’ Baby’s Breath 2’ #1 Cont. Sun June/August- WhiteHeuchera micrantha ‘Palace Purple’ Alumroot 15” #1 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade July/August-White w/Purple LeavesHeuchera x brizoides ‘Pewter Veil’ Alumroot 15” #1 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade June/July-White w/Metallic-purple leavesHosta Plantain Lily Varies #1 Cont. Partial Shade/Shade Summer-Varies From June to SeptemberSedum x ‘Autumn Joy’ Autumn Joy Sedum 2’ #1 Cont. Sun Sept./Nov.- SalmonSedum spectabile ‘Brilliant’ Sedum 2’ #1 Cont. Sun Sept./Nov.- PinkSedum x ‘Vera Jameson’ Sedum 2’ #1 Cont. Sun Sept./Nov.-Pale PinkIberis sempervirens Candytuft 10” #1 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade May/June-WhiteLamium maculatum ‘Beacon Silver’ Deadnettle 20” #1 Cont. Partial Shade/Shade May/June- PinkLamium maculatum ‘Pink Pewter’ Deadnettle 20” #1 Cont. Partial Shade/Shade April/July- PinkLamium maculatum ‘White Nancy’ Deadnettle 20” #1 Cont. Partial Shade/Shade May/June- WhiteLeucanthemum x superbum Shasta Daisy 18” #1 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade July/Sept.- WhiteLeucanthemum x superbum ‘Alaska’ Shasta Daisy 2’ #1 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade July/Sept.- WhiteLeucanthemum x superbum ‘Becky’ Shasta Daisy 2’ #1 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade June/July- WhiteLeucanthemum x superbum ‘Snow Lady’ Shasta Daisy 2’ #1 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade June/July- WhiteLigularia dentata ‘Desdemona’ Goldenray 4’ #1 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade Aug./Sept.- OrangeLigularia stenocephala ‘The Rocket’ Senecio 5’ #1 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade June/July- Yellow Lobelia x speciosa ‘Queen Victoria’ Cardinal Flower 2’ #1 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade June/July- RedNipponanthemum nipponicum Autumn-Flowering Shasta Daisy 2” #1 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade October- YellowPenstemon digitalis ‘Husker Red’ Husker red Beardstongue 3’ #1 Cont. Sun May/July- WhitePhlox paniculata ‘Bright Eyes’ Bright Eyes Garden Phlox 3’ #1 Cont. Sun July/August-White w/Pink Eyes



RECOMMENDED PERENNIALS - GENERAL PLANT LISTBotanical Name Common Name Ht. x Sp. Min. Size Exposure Bloom Season

Phlox paniculata ‘Eva Cullum’ Eva Cullum Garden Phlox 3’ #1 Cont. Sun July/August-Pink w/Magenta EyesPhlox paniculata ‘Fujiyama’ Fujiyama Garden Phlox 3’ #1 Cont. Sun July/August- WhitePhlox paniculata ‘Little Boy’ Little Boy Garden Phlox 3’ #1 Cont. Sun July/August- Purple w/white eyesPhlox paniculata ‘Mrs. Pepper’ Mrs. Pepper Garden Phlox 3’ #1 Cont. Sun July/August- Pink w/dark pink eyesPhlox paniculata ‘Tenor’ Tenor Garden Phlox 3’ #1 Cont. Sun July/August- RedPolemonium reptans Jacob’s Ladder 10” #1 Cont. Partial Shade May/June- BluePulmonaria saccharata Lungwort 10” #1 Cont. Partial Shade/Shade April/MayStachys byzantina ‘Big Ears’ Lamb’s Ear 10” #1 Cont. Sun/ShadeVeronica austriaca teucrium ‘Crater Lake Blue’ Crater Lake Blue Speedwell 10” #1 Cont. Sun/Light Shade June/August- Sky BlueVeronica austriaca teucrium ‘Sunny Border Blue’Sunny Border Blue Speedwell 12” #1 Cont. Sun/Light Shade June/August- Deep BlueVeronica spicata ‘Red Fox’ Red Fox Speedwell 15” #1 Cont. Sun/Light Shade June/August- Rose-Red



RECOMMENDED GRASSES - GENERAL PLANT LISTBotanical Name Common Name Ht. x Sp. Min. Size Exposure Bloom Season

Calamagrostis x acutifl ora ‘Karl Foerster’ Karl Foerster’s Reed Grass 4-5’ #1 Cont. Plumes June-Sept.Calamagrostis x acutifl ora ‘Stricta’ Stricta Feather Reed Grass 5-6’ #1 Cont. Early JuneCarex morrowii ‘Aureo Variegata’ Gold Variegated Japanese Sedge 1’ #1 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade EvergreenCarex morrowii ‘Old Gold’ Old Gold Japanese Sedge 2’ #1 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade EvergreenFestuca cinerea ‘Elijah Blue’ Elijah Blue Fescue 6-10” #1 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade Early SummerHakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ Japanese Forest Grass 12” #1 Cont. Partial ShadeHelictotrichon sempervirens Blue Oat Grass 18-24” #1 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade Plumes-SummerImperata cylindrica ‘Red Baron’ Red Baron Japanese Bloodgrass 12-18” #1 Cont. Sun/Partial ShadeLeymus arenarius (Elymus arenarius) Blue Lyme Grass 24-30” #1 Cont. SunMiscanthus sinensis ‘Autumn Light’ Autumn Light Silver Grass 5-6’ #1 Cont. Sun Plumes-Sept./Oct.Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gracillimus’ Maiden Grass 5-6’ #1 Cont. Sun Plumes-Sept. Miscanthus sinensis ‘Morning Light’ Morning Light Silver Grass 4-5’ #1 Cont. Sun Plumes-Oct.Miscanthus sinensis ‘Purpurascens’ Red Leaved Silver Grass 3-4’ #1 Cont. Sun Plumes-Sept.Miscanthus sinensis ‘Silberfeder’ Silver Feather Grass 6-8’ #1 Cont. Sun Plumes-Aug./Sept.Miscanthus sinensis ‘Strictus’ Porcupine Grass 6-8’ #1 Cont. Sun Plumes-Aug./Sept.Miscanthus sinensis ‘Yaku Jima’ Yaku Jima Silver Grass 4-5’ #1 Cont. Sun Early BloomerPanicum virgatum ‘Heavy Metal’ Heavy Metal Switch Grass 5-6’ #1 Cont. Sun FallPennisetum alopecuroides Fountain Grass 3-4’ #1 Cont. Sun White Plumes-Sept.Pennisetum alopecuroides ‘Hameln’ Hameln Dwarf Fountain Grass 2-3’ #1 Cont. SunPennisetum orientale Oriental Fountain Grass 15-18” #1 Cont. Sun Pink Plumes-May to FrostSaccarum ravennae (Erianthus ravennae) Plume Grass 9-12” #1 Cont. Sun



RECOMMENDED VINES - GENERAL PLANT LISTBotanical Name Common Name Ht. x Sp. Min. Size Exposure Fragrant Bloom Season Native

Wisteria fl oribunda Japanese Wisteria 15-60’ x 40-50’ #2 Cont., Trellis Sun/Partial Shade Yes Mid-Spring- Purple

Campsis radicans Trumpet Creeper 25-50’ #3 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade Spring & Summer YesParthenocissus quinquefolia Virginia Creeper 30-50’ #3 Cont. Sun/ShadeParthenocissus tricuspidata Boston Ivy 40-60’ x 40-60’ #3 Cont. Sun/ShadeWisteria sinensis Wisteria 20-30’ #3 Cont. Sun/Partial Shade Yes Spring

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