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Gentiana

Gentiana spp.

High Water

Known for its vibrant blue flowers. A stunning addition to rock gardens and borders. Trumpet-shaped blooms attract a variety of pollinators.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly

Dry Sun Partial Shade

Geraniums

Geranium spp.

Low Water

Often called cranesbills, typically have lobed or deeply cut leaves that may change color in fall. Flowers come in shades of pink, purple, blue, white, and sometimes red. Generally low-maintenance perennials.

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Moist Sun Partial Shade

Geum

Geum spp.

High Water

Produces bright, cheerful flowers on wiry stems. A great choice for adding splashes of color to sunny borders.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly Native

Moist Sun Partial Shade

Gillenia

Gillenia trifoliata

High Water

Known for its airy, star-shaped white flowers and reddish stems. A graceful perennial ideal for naturalistic plantings in sunny or partly shaded areas.

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Deer-Resistant Native

Partial Shade

Grasses

Various genera

Medium Water

Ornamental grasses offer a range of textures and heights, providing movement and interest in the garden. Excellent for borders, meadows, and as architectural elements.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly

Dry Sun

Gypsophila

Gypsophila spp.

Low Water

Famous as a filler flower in bouquets, coming into its own as a feature flower in perennial gardens. Tiny white flowers bloom from summer through fall. Small delicate 5-petaled flowers and light green stems create…

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly

Deep Shade Partial Shade

Hedera

Hedera spp.

Medium Water

A versatile evergreen vine ideal for covering walls, fences, or ground. Thrives in both sun and shade, offering evergreen foliage and seasonal blooms.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly Native

Moist Sun Partial Shade

Helenium

Helenium autumnale

High Water

Features daisy-like flowers in warm shades of yellow, orange, and red. Perfect for late-summer color in sunny borders and attracts a host of pollinators.

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Pollinator-Friendly Native

Moist Sun Partial Shade

Helianthus

Helianthus spp.

High Water

Known for large, showy flowers. A favorite for back borders; attracts bees and birds with its seeds. Native giants excellent for back borders.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly

Deep Shade Moist Sun Partial Shade

Helleborus

Helleborus spp.

High Water

Offers beautiful early-spring blooms in various shades. Ideal for shaded gardens, providing interest during winter and early spring.

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Pollinator-Friendly

Dry Sun Partial Shade

Hemerocallis

Hemerocallis spp.

Low Water

Admired for vibrant trumpet-shaped flowers that typically bloom for a single day. Each stem produces multiple buds, ensuring continuous flowering throughout the season. Long blooming period and diverse color range make them versatile.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly Native

Deep Shade Moist Sun Partial Shade

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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