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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly Native

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Lobelia

Lobelia spp.

Medium Water

Features vibrant flowers, often in shades of blue, red, or purple. Excellent for adding a splash of color to borders and containers, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly Native

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Lupinus

Lupinus spp.

Medium Water

Known for its striking spikes of pea-like flowers and attractive foliage. A magnificent choice for cottage gardens and meadows, beloved by pollinators.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly

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Macleaya

Macleaya cordata

High Water

Has large, architectural leaves and airy plumes of tiny flowers. A dramatic backdrop plant for borders.

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Pollinator-Friendly

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Malva

Malva spp.

Low Water

Typically have lobed, palmate, or heart-shaped leaves that are often soft and velvety. Five-petal flowers in shades of pink, purple, white, or lavender.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly

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Meconopsis

Meconopsis betonicifolia

Medium Water

Captivates with its stunning blue flowers. A showstopper in cooler, moist climates, attracting pollinators and garden admirers alike.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly Aromatic

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Meehania

Meehania cordata

Medium Water

A native ground cover displaying heart-shaped leaves and tubular blue flowers. Perfect for moist, shady gardens, adds a carpet of color in spring.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly Native

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Mertensia

Mertensia virginica

Medium Water

Enchants with clusters of bell-shaped blue flowers. A spring favorite in woodland gardens, providing a sea of blue and attracting pollinators.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly Native

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Mitella

Mitella spp.

Medium Water

Features delicate, star-shaped flowers and rounded leaves. This native is perfect for naturalizing in woodland gardens, offering subtle beauty in a shade setting.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly Aromatic

Moist Sun Partial Shade

Monarda

Monarda spp.

High Water

Known for its aromatic foliage and vibrant flowers. A pollinator magnet, ideal for wildflower gardens.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly

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Mukdenia

Mukdenia rossii

Medium Water

With its fan-shaped leaves and small, white flowers, a unique addition to shade gardens. Offers striking fall color, turning shades of red and bronze.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly Aromatic

Moist Sun Partial Shade

Oenothera

Oenothera spp.

High Water

Has bright yellow flowers that open in the evening. Great for naturalistic settings and attracts nocturnal pollinators.

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Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly

Deep Shade Partial Shade

Omphalodes

Omphalodes spp.

Medium Water

Has bright blue flowers resembling forget-me-nots. This ground cover is ideal for underplanting in woodland gardens, providing a splash of spring color.

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