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Category: deer resistant

  • deer resistant
  • Juglone resistant
  • Native
  • Shade Loving
  • Wet Locations

Northern Spicebush

Scientific name: Lindera benzoin Crush a leaf. Smell it. Love it. Features: tolerant of dense shade grows well under black…

  • deer resistant
  • Dry Locations
  • full sun
  • Native
  • Shade Loving
  • Wet Locations

Pokeberry

Scientific name: Phytolacca americana L. Growing up, I always thought of pokeberry as a weed because everyone told me it was…

  • deer resistant
  • full sun
  • Native

Creeping Phlox

Scientific name: Phlox stolonifera An early spring bloomer, this groundcover won’t tolerate a lot of foot traffic, but it’ll come…

  • deer resistant
  • Dry Locations
  • full sun
  • Juglone resistant
  • Native
  • Wet Locations

Nimblewill

Scientific name: Muhlenbergia schreberi A delicate and wispy native grass that is most hated by all lawn lovers. However, if…

  • deer resistant
  • Dry Locations
  • full sun
  • Native
  • Wet Locations

Wild Senna

Scientific name: Senna marilandica We got this from a neighbor when it was just a few inches tall just a…

  • deer resistant
  • Dry Locations
  • full sun
  • Native

Blanket Flower

Scientific name: Gaillardia One of the most rewarding things about native plant gardening is watching what you planted come back…

  • deer resistant
  • Dry Locations
  • full sun
  • Native

Common Milkweed

Scientific name: Asclepias syriaca This stuff has been growing to almost 6 feet in height, and spreads readily. It has…

  • deer resistant
  • Dry Locations
  • full sun
  • Native

Scarlet Bee Balm

Scientific name: monarda didyma Ours grew to 4 feet tall before blooming. Very striking in the garden, and for the…

  • deer resistant
  • Native
  • Shade Loving
  • Wet Locations

Mayapple

Scientific name: Podophyllum peltatum Yes, people will think they grow into apple trees when you talk about them, but no,…

  • deer resistant
  • full sun
  • Native

Blue-Eyed Grass

Scientific name: Sisyrinchium  Blue-eyed grass is not a true grass. It has delicate little flowers, short stature, stays green for…

  • deer resistant
  • Native
  • Shade Loving
  • Wet Locations

Virginia Knotweed

Scientific name: Persicaria virginiana Also known as “Jumpseed”, Virginia Knotweed benefits ducks, other birds and small animals (according to internet…

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