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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly Native

Moist Sun

Diervilla

Diervilla spp.

High Water

A hardy, low-maintenance shrub with tubular flowers. Great for naturalistic plantings and attracts pollinators.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly

Dry Sun

Digitalis

Digitalis spp.

Low Water

Produces tall flower spikes that can reach several feet in height. Tubular flowers arranged in a column come in white, pink, purple, and sometimes yellow. Leaves are generally large, lance-shaped, and arranged in a basal…

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly Native

Partial Shade

Dodecatheon

Dodecatheon spp.

Medium Water

Admired for its distinctive, downward-facing flowers. A charming addition to woodland gardens, thriving in moist, shaded environments.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly Native

Dry Sun

Echinacea

Echinacea spp.

Low Water

Well-regarded for attractive flowers and potential health benefits. Large, showy flowers with prominent raised centers (cones) and drooping petals in purple, pink, white, and orange. Leaves are often lance-shaped, coarse, and hairy.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly

Dry Sun

Echinops

Echinops spp.

Low Water

Prized for their unique spiky flower heads, often used in flower arrangements or dried flower displays. Distinctive appearance makes them a standout addition to garden landscapes and floral arrangements.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly

Deep Shade Moist Sun Partial Shade

Epimedium

Epimedium spp.

High Water

Valued for its delicate flowers and attractive, heart-shaped foliage. A resilient ground cover for dry, shaded areas.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly Native

Moist Sun

Eupatorium

Eupatorium spp.

High Water

Features tall, fluffy flower heads. A native perennial that attracts butterflies and adds height to the garden.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly

Partial Shade

Euphorbia

Euphorbia spp.

Medium Water

With its diverse forms and striking foliage, adds architectural interest to the garden. Known for its milky sap and unique flower bracts.

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Deer-Resistant Native

Deep Shade Partial Shade

Ferns

Various genera

Medium Water

A diverse group with feathery fronds that bring a natural, woodland feel to gardens. Excel in creating texture and greenery in shaded areas.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly Aromatic

Moist Sun Partial Shade

Filipendula

Filipendula spp.

High Water

Offers tall, fluffy blooms above fern-like foliage. Perfect for adding height and a wildflower look to moist, sunny, or partially shaded areas.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly Aromatic

Deep Shade Partial Shade

Galium

Galium odoratum

Medium Water

Features whorls of bright green leaves and tiny white flowers. An excellent choice for shady spots, providing ground cover and a sweet fragrance.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly Aromatic

Partial Shade

Gaultheria

Gaultheria procumbens

Medium Water

A low-growing evergreen shrub with glossy leaves and red berries. A great ground cover for shady areas, offering year-round interest with its fragrant leaves.

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