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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly

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Aconitum

Aconitum spp.

Medium Water

Renowned for its striking, hood-shaped blue or purple flowers. A perfect addition to shaded or woodland gardens, offering height and vibrant color.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly Aromatic

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Actaea

Actaea spp.

Medium Water

Features bottlebrush-like flowers and deeply cut foliage. Thrives in woodland settings, providing dramatic height and texture.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly

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Ajuga

Ajuga spp.

Medium Water

A fast-growing ground cover known for its colorful foliage and spikes of blue flowers. Excellent for adding low-maintenance color and texture to shady areas.

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Pollinator-Friendly

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Alcea

Alcea rosea

Medium Water

Famous for its tall, stately stalks of large, colorful flowers. Ideal for adding vertical interest to gardens, a favorite of pollinators like butterflies.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly

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Alchemilla

Alchemilla mollis

Medium Water

Cherished for its scalloped leaves and chartreuse flowers. A versatile plant, perfect for borders and as a filler in mixed garden beds.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly Native

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Amsonia

Amsonia spp.

Medium Water

Boasts clusters of star-shaped blue flowers and attractive fall foliage. A great native perennial for adding long-lasting interest to the garden.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly

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Anemone

Anemone spp.

Medium Water

Known for its graceful, dancing blooms on slender stems. Brings a burst of late summer and fall color to the garden, attracting a variety of pollinators.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly Native

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Anemonella

Anemonella thalictroides

Medium Water

A charming, native woodland perennial with delicate, small flowers. Adds a touch of whimsy and subtle beauty to shaded garden areas.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly Aromatic

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Angelica

Angelica spp.

Medium Water

A striking plant with large, umbrella-like flower heads. A dramatic presence in the garden and a magnet for pollinators, especially butterflies and bees.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly Native

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Aquilegia

Aquilegia spp.

High Water

Features distinctive, bell-shaped flowers and is ideal for woodland and rock gardens. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies with its nectar-rich blooms.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly Native

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Aralia

Aralia spp.

Medium Water

Known for its large, compound leaves and tiny white or greenish flowers, adds a tropical look to the garden. A native plant excellent for adding architectural interest to shaded areas.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly Native

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Arctostaphylos

Arctostaphylos uva-ursi

Medium Water

A low-growing evergreen shrub with small, bell-shaped flowers and red berries. An excellent ground cover for dry, sandy soils that attracts various pollinators.

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