Wild Blue Phlox (Phlox divaricata). Hardy, spring-flowering perennial Description: Bears open clusters of lavender blue to pale violet and white flowers, semi-evergreen foliage Habit: Spreading, low-growing to 14-inches high and 20-inches wide Culture: Prefers partia... - Wild Blue Phlox (Phlox divaricata).
Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum). Herbaceous, eastern North American perennial Description: Lavender-pink, five-petaled flowers in spring; foliage turns burgundy in fall Habit: Forms a spreading groundcover in the garden to 18 inches high and wide Culture: Grow in humu... - Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum).
Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense). Early spring-flowering, North American perennialDescription: Unusual, burgundy-brown, jug-like flowers appear at soil level, where they are pollinated by ants Habit: Succulent foliage on 6 to 12 inch, mat-forming plant... - Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense).
Wild Petunia (Ruellia humilis). Herbaceous, North American perennial Description: Showy lavender to bluish, petunia-like flowers all summer and into fall Habit: Grows to 2 feet high and wide; spreading habit Culture: Prefers full sun to light shade and well-drained g... - Wild Petunia (Ruellia humilis).
Winter Savory (Satureja montana). Evergreen; shrubby herb Description: Small, lavender pink to purple flowers produced abundantly in dense, upright spikes throughout summer; lance-shaped, leathery, dark grayish-green leaves Habit: Grows to 16 inches high and... - Winter Savory (Satureja montana).
Winterberry Holly (female) (Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red'). Deciduous North American shrub Description: Bright red fruits persist through the winter; dark green foliage turns yellow in autumn Habit: Grows 6 to 10 feet tall and wide, suckering Culture: Prefers moist, acidic soils high in organic... - Winterberry Holly (female) (Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red').
Winterberry Holly (Ilex verticillata unsexed). Plant type: Deciduous North American shrubDescription: Bright red fruits persist through the winter on female plants; male plants flower but do not bear fruit; dark green foliage turns yellow in fallHabit: Grows 6 to 10 feet tall and wide, suck... - Winterberry Holly (Ilex verticillata unsexed).
Winterberry Holly (Male) (Ilex verticillata 'Jim Dandy'). Deciduous North American shrub Description: Produces male flowers in late spring for pollinating female, berry producing plants; dark green foliage turns yellow in autumn Habit: Grows 3'-6'?' tall and 4'-8'?' wide; suckering Culture: Prefers... - Winterberry Holly (Male) (Ilex verticillata 'Jim Dandy').
Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana). Description: Hardy, deciduous, Eastern North American shrub - Small, fragrant, yellow flowers appear after the leaves have dropped in late autumn; flowers are composed of four strap-shaped petals; foliage turns yellow in fall ... - Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana).
Woodland or Florentine Tulip (Tulipa sylvestris). Mid-spring-flowering bulb Description: Fragrant, clear yellow blossoms with pointed petals and a charming nodding habit Habit: Single flowers on 8 to 12-inch stems Culture: Plant bulbs 3 to 4 inches deep and 2 to 3 inches apart in well-drain... - Woodland or Florentine Tulip (Tulipa sylvestris).
Yellow Coneflower (Echinacea paradoxa). Hardy, summer-flowering, North American perennial Description: Striking yellow, reflexed ray florets (petals) and a conical, chocolate-brown disk Habit: Single flowers rise on slender, 2-4' tall stems; basal leaves form ... - Yellow Coneflower (Echinacea paradoxa).