Plants

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Shrub

Paeonia × suffruticosa 'Hana-kisoi' [sold as Floral Rivalry™]

[Floral Rivalry Tree Peony]

The Tree Peony is a long-lived, very showy, deciduous shrub that produces numerous large, beautiful flowers beginning in mid to late spring. 'Hanna-kisoi', frequently sold under the name Floral Rivalry, has large, pink, semi-double blossoms. These plants do best in a deep, fertile, and well-drained soil, with some protection from strong winds. In colder climates, some winter protection is beneficial to prevent desiccation. The only pruning necessary is to remove dead wood and suckers in…

Shrub

Paeonia × suffruticosa 'Jitsu-getsu-nishiki'

[Jitsu-getsu-nishiki Tree Peony]

The Tree Peony is a long-lived, very showy, deciduous shrub that produces numerous large, beautiful flowers beginning in mid to late spring. 'Jitsuge Tsu-nishiki' has large, intensely pink, double blossoms. These plants do best in a deep, fertile, and well-drained soil, with some protection from strong winds. In colder climates, some winter protection is beneficial to prevent desiccation. The only pruning necessary is to remove dead wood and suckers in early spring, or a light…

Shrub

Paeonia × suffruticosa 'Joseph Rock'

[Joseph Rock Tree Peony]

The Tree Peony is a long-lived, very showy, deciduous shrub that produces numerous large, beautiful flowers beginning in mid to late spring. 'Joseph Rock' has large, semi-double blossoms with white petals that each have a dark purple flare at the base. These plants do best in a deep, fertile, and well-drained soil, with some protection from strong winds. In colder climates, some winter protection is beneficial to prevent desiccation. The only pruning necessary is to…

Shrub

Paeonia × suffruticosa 'Renkaku'

[Renkaku Tree Peony]

The Tree Peony is a long-lived, very showy, deciduous shrub that produces numerous large, beautiful flowers beginning in mid to late spring. 'Renkaku' has large, white, semi-double blossoms. These plants do best in a deep, fertile, and well-drained soil, with some protection from strong winds. In colder climates, some winter protection is beneficial to prevent desiccation. The only pruning necessary is to remove dead wood and suckers in early spring, or a light pruning in…

Herbaceous

Panicum virgatum 'Cloud Nine'

[Cloud Nine Switchgrass]

Switch Grass is native to Missouri prairies. Has a vertical shape and remains stiff throughout the growing season. Will tolerate occasional flooding. It is rhizomatous. 'Cloud Nine' is recorded as the tallest cultivar.

Herbaceous

Panicum virgatum 'Northwind'

[Northwind Switchgrass]

Switch Grass is native to Missouri prairies. 'Northwind' is more compact han the straight species and more vertical in comparison.

Herbaceous

Panicum virgatum 'Rotstrahlbusch'

[Rotstrahlbusch Switchgrass]

'Rotstrahlbusch' is used for the burgundy-red color it has in the fall. Similar vertical clump to 'Northwind'.

Tree

Parrotia persica

[Persian Parrotia]

One of the best trees for foliage and bark effect. Very adaptable, tolerating drought, various soils, heat, cold, etc. Prefers full sun but tolerates light shade. Sites with strong winter winds will surely cause tip dieback in Northern Indiana.

Tree

Parrotia persica 'Vanessa'

[Vanessa Persian Parrotia]

Vanessa is a cultivar that has a distinctly upright or columnar habit. One of the best trees for foliage and bark effect. Very adaptable, tolerating drought, various soils, heat, cold, etc. Prefers full sun but tolerates light shade. Sites with strong winter winds will surely cause tip dieback in Northern Indiana.

Liana (Climbing Vine)

Indiana Native

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

[Virginia Creeper]

One of the strongest-climbing vines, given solid support for attachment of the adhesive discs on tendrils (not root). Not a vine for trellises or fences. Tolerates any soil, and sun or shade. Limited value as groundcover.