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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly Native

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Heuchera

Heuchera spp.

High Water

Celebrated for its vibrant foliage and delicate flowers. A fantastic choice for adding color to the shade garden.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly

Partial Shade

Heucherella

Heucherella spp.

Medium Water

A hybrid between Heuchera and Tiarella, offering beautiful foliage and delicate flowers. An excellent ground cover for shady areas combining the best traits of both parents.

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Pollinator-Friendly

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Hosta

Hosta spp.

High Water

Valued for its lush foliage in various shapes and colors, complemented by tall flower spikes. A shade garden staple offering many varieties.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly

Dry Sun Partial Shade

Iberis

Iberis spp.

Low Water

Evergreen or semi-evergreen perennials valued for their clusters of small delicate flowers and attractive foliage. Flowers form dense clusters at the ends of stems in white, pink, and lilac.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly Aromatic

Moist Sun Partial Shade

Iris

Iris spp.

High Water

Boasts striking flowers and sword-like foliage. Versatile, thriving in various garden settings, and provides a bold color splash.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly Native

Partial Shade

Jeffersonia

Jeffersonia diphylla

Medium Water

Also known as twinleaf, a unique native woodland plant with white, star-shaped flowers. A charming addition to shaded gardens with its distinctive twin leaves.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly

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Kirengeshoma

Kirengeshoma palmata

Medium Water

A standout shade perennial with maple-like leaves and soft yellow, bell-shaped flowers. Adds elegance and a touch of the unusual to any shade garden.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly

Deep Shade Partial Shade

Lamium

Lamium spp.

Medium Water

A fantastic ground cover with variegated foliage and small, hood-shaped flowers. Ideal for adding light and color to shady areas.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly Aromatic

Deep Shade Partial Shade

Lathyrus

Lathyrus spp.

Medium Water

Produces fragrant, colorful flowers on climbing vines. Ideal for trellises and fences, adds vertical interest and sweet scent to gardens.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly

Partial Shade

Leucanthemum

Leucanthemum spp.

Medium Water

Celebrated for its large, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. A favorite in sunny borders attracting a variety of pollinators.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly

Partial Shade

Ligularia

Ligularia spp.

Medium Water

With large, heart-shaped leaves and tall spikes of yellow flowers, a striking addition to damp, shady gardens, offering bold texture and color.

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Deer-Resistant

Deep Shade Dry Sun Partial Shade

Liriope

Liriope spp.

Low Water

Among the best evergreen ground covers. Multiplies rapidly and requires very little care. Variegated Liriope is a favorite for planting as edging or ground cover. Produces spikes of small flowers.

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