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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly Aromatic

Dry Sun

Perovskia

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Low Water

Admired for aromatic foliage, long blooming period, and wispy lavender-blue flowers. Produces upright woody stems bearing small tubular flowers in dense whorls. Excellent for dry, hot conditions.

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Pollinator-Friendly Native

Moist Sun Partial Shade

Persicaria

Persicaria spp.

High Water

Known for its long-blooming spikes of flowers. A robust perennial great for adding color and texture to borders, attracting various pollinators.

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Pollinator-Friendly Aromatic Native

Dry Sun

Phlox

Phlox spp.

Low Water

Typically have clusters of small five-petaled flowers forming dense rounded or elongated inflorescences in white, pink, lavender, purple, and red. Phlox species vary in height and foliage color.

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Pollinator-Friendly Native

Moist Sun Partial Shade

Physostegia

Physostegia virginiana

High Water

Known for its spikes of tubular flowers. Great for borders and meadows, attracting bees and butterflies.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly

Partial Shade

Platycodon

Platycodon grandiflorus

Medium Water

Named for its unique, balloon-like buds that open into star-shaped flowers. A charming choice for borders and rock gardens, attracting pollinators with its vibrant blooms.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly Native

Moist Sun Partial Shade

Polemonium

Polemonium spp.

High Water

Has clusters of bell-shaped flowers and ladder-like leaves. Great for woodland gardens, attracting bees and butterflies.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly Native

Deep Shade Partial Shade

Polygonatum

Polygonatum spp.

Medium Water

Distinguished by its graceful, arching stems and hanging, bell-shaped flowers. Adds elegance to shade gardens and naturalized woodland areas.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly Native

Dry Sun

Potentilla

Potentilla spp.

Low Water

Typically have compound leaves with several small leaflets and produce five-petaled saucer-shaped flowers in yellow, white, pink, orange, or red. Flowers are often borne in clusters.

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Pollinator-Friendly

Moist Sun

Primula bulleesiana

Primula bulleesiana

High Water

A hybrid primrose offering tall spikes of multicolored flowers. A charming addition to damp, shaded areas, attracting pollinators.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly

Deep Shade Partial Shade

Pulmonaria

Pulmonaria spp.

Medium Water

Features spotted leaves and clusters of pink, blue, or purple flowers. Ideal for shady gardens, it offers early spring blooms and attractive foliage.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly

Moist Sun Partial Shade

Pulsatilla

Pulsatilla spp.

High Water

Known for its bell-shaped flowers and feathery seed heads. Stunning in rock gardens, attracting pollinators.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly Aromatic

Moist Sun Partial Shade

Pycnanthemum

Pycnanthemum spp.

High Water

Known for its aromatic foliage and clusters of white flowers, attracting a variety of pollinators.

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