Animal Resistant Plants

Garden Sage

Compact, upright, clump-forming perennial Two-toned pink and mauve flowers Blooming late spring to midsummer Mid-green heavily corrugated oval basal leaves Foliage has a fragrance when crushed Bloom Time: Late spring to midsummer Flower Height: 60cm Foliage Height: 50cm

$18.95

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Garden Phlox

Phlox paniculata 'Laura'

Mid-sized, upright, clumping perennial Fragrant rich purple flowers with contrasting white centres Individual flowers are densely arranged in large terminal clusters Blooms form on sturdy stems Narrow opposite pointed lance-shaped mid-green leaves Bloom Time: Midsummer to early fall Flower Height: 75 cm Foliage Height: 60 cm

$16.95

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Tall Garden Phlox

Phlox paniculata 'Cover Girl'

Fragrant lavender-purple flowers with a lighter central halo Mildew resistant Re-bloomer Bloom Time: Mid-late summer Flower height: 100 cm Foliage height: 90cm

$21.95

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Pink Flame™ Phlox

Phlox paniculata Pink Flame™ ('Bartwelve')

Dwarf, upright, clumping perennial Large clusters of fragrant pink flowers with darker pink eyes Individual flowers are densely arranged in large terminal clusters Blooms form on sturdy stems Narrow opposite pointed lance-shaped dark green leaves Good mildew resistance Bloom Time: Mid to late summer Foliage Height: 30 cm Flower Height: 50 cm

$16.95

Fleece Flower

Persicaria affinis

AKA Polygonum affine Flowers emerge a pale pink and open to a deep pink-red Dense flower spikes appear on a dark stalk Lustrous green lanceolate leaves, 6 cm long, turn bronze-red in autumn Mat-forming ground cover Bloom Time: Summer Flower Height: 25 cm Foliage Height: 15 cm Flower Size: 7 cm

$15.95

Passion Flower

Passiflora caerulea

Intricate flowers are white with bluish-purple thread-like petals (corona) Dark green glossy 5-7-lobed leaves Orange fruit is edible but not flavorful Twining tendrils Semi-evergreen Bloom Time: July to September Flower Size: 8 cm

$22.95

Wild Bergamot

Monarda fistulosa

Whorls of small tubular flowers are backed by leafy bracts Lavender-pink flowers appear on square stems just above foliage Matte-green toothed lance to oval-shaped leaves, 10 cm long Foliage has an oregano scent when crushed Upright mounding habit Tolerates drier conditions than most didyma species Bloom Time: June to July

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Bee Balm

Monarda didyma 'Gardenview Scarlet'

Whorls of small tubular flowers are backed by red leafy bracts Deep red flowers appear on square stems just above foliage Dark green toothed lance to oval-shaped leaves, 10 cm long Foliage has a minty scent when crushed Upright clumping habit Bloom Time: July to August

$15.95

Slender Silhouette Sweetgum

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette'

Upright, narrowly columnar growth habit Branchlets may display distinctive corky ridges Glossy dark green leaves are star-shaped Fall colour is a brilliant mixture of yellow to orange-red Non-showy greenish-white flowers appear in clusters Bloom Time: Spring

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Spicebush

Lindera benzoin

Yellowish-white flowers appear before the leaves Female plants display crimson berries contrasting with the gold fall colour Medium-green oval leaves Foliage is fragrant when crushed Upright, rounded plant Bloom Time: Early spring

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Beautybush

Kolkwitzia amabilis

Profuse pink flowers with white throats Flowers hang from arching branches Bright green leaves turn reddish in the fall Suckers sporadically, producing an arching shrub Bloom Time: Late spring

$26.95

Ivory Prince Lenten Rose

Helleborus x Ivory Prince ('Walhelivor')

Deep pink buds open to creamy-white flowers Ivory flowers develop pink, green and rose hues that deepen with age Outward-facing long-lasting blooms on burgundy stems Attractive compact blue-green leaves Thick evergreen leaves Bloom Time: Spring Flower Height: 45 cm Foliage Height: 40 cm Flower Size: 6.5 cm

$30.95

Grandpa's Whiskers

Geum triflorum

Flowers emerge from nodding reddish-purple buds on red stems Reddish-purple bell-shaped flowers hang in groups of three Attractive silky seed heads are left after flowering Fern-like hairy smoky-green foliage takes on a reddish hue in autumn Bloom Time: Mid-spring to midsummer Flower Height: 45 cm Foliage Height: 30 cm

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Sea Holly

Eryngium zabelii 'Big Blue'

Electric-blue flowers on sturdy blue stems Bloom Time: Summer Flower Size: 10 cm

$20.95

Rattlesnake Master

Eryngium yuccifolium

Creamy-green spherical flowers Strap-like blue-green basal leaves with bristled edges Semi-evergreen foliage Bloom Time: Summer Flower Height: 150 cm Foliage Height: 90 cm Flower Size: 2.5 cm

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Sweet Fern

Comptonia peregrina

Despite its name, it is not a fern, but actually a deciduous shrub Insignificant greenish flowers, both male and female on the same plant Brown burrs contain edible nutlets Medium-green leaves, resembling fern fronds, are brown in the fall Mounding shrub, spreading by rhizomes Bloom Time: Early summer

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Oak Sedge

Carex pensylvanica

Small clump-forming sedge with a mounding, cascading habit Bright green foliage Small inconspicuous flowers are showy for only a short time Birds will feed on seeds Bloom Time: Spring Grass Type: Cool season

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Summer Cascade Birch

Betula nigra 'Summer Cascade'

Weeping to prostrate growth habit Oval, serrated leaves are dark green in the summer, bright yellow in the fall Salmon-pink to reddish-brown bark exfoliates to reveal a lighter, inner bark Can be trained to form a tree form, or left natural as a mounding spreader

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Ghost Fern

Athyrium x 'Ghost'

Fronds open a soft grayish-green They have a silvery overlay of silver hues and dark maroon midribs Upright habit Spreads by shallow rhizomes

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Japanese Painted Fern

Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum'

AKA Athyrium goeringianum 'Pictum' Fronds emerge from the ground in the spring a deep burgundy-purple colour Fronds age silvery-green with deep purple stems Clumping habit with a slight weeping effect Colonies form by shallow spreading rhizomes Great plant for brightening a shady spot

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New England Aster

Aster novae-angliae 'Grape Crush'

AKA Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Grape Crush' Vibrant rounded purple flowers are produced on mounding green foliage Compact mounding habit and has good resistance to powdery mildew Bloom Time: Late summer- early fall

$15.95

Heart-leaved Aster

Aster cordifolius

AKA Symphyotrichum cordifolium Light blue to purple daisy-like blooms The centre florets are initially cream, maturing to a reddish-purple Habitats include moist to dry, deciduous woodlands and woodland borders Bloom Time: Lat summer into the fall

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Fireglow Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum 'Fireglow'

Better than 'Bloodgood' in the selection of purplish-red Japanese maples Retains its deep colour well throughout the summer Excellent red fall colour Rounded, dense habit

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Stunner® Weigela

Weigela x Stunner® ('Spring 2')

Reblooming beauty with vibrant pink tubular flowers Abundant flowers pop against the dark purple leaves Bloom Time: Good flush in spring, then sporadically through the summer, then a smaller flush in the fall

$31.95

English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia 'Imperial Gem'

Fragrant vibrant purple flowers Compact short stemmed stalks Clusters of flowers create globe like plant structure

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Moon Frost Canadian Hemlock

Tsuga canadensis 'Moon Frost'

Dwarf, broadly rounded form Soft feathery foliage with creamy-white variegation New growth emerges white, the older needles retain a hint of white Blush-pink winter colour Provides a brightly coloured focal point in shady areas Low tolerance of dry or drought conditions

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Blue Star Juniper

Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star'

Dense slow-growing mounding evergreen Star-shaped foliage is bright blue year round Provides contrast and winter interest Use in mixed borders, rock gardens, or patio planters

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Red Fox Speedwell

Veronica spicata Red Fox ('Rotfuchs')

Compact bushy clump-forming selection Upright spikes of deep pink to red flowers Narrow dark green foliage Bloom Time: Early to late summer Flower Height: 40 cm Foliage Height: 30 cm

$15.95

Speedwell

Veronica spicata 'Giles van Hees'

Compact mounding habit Bright reddish-pink flower spikes Lance-shaped medium green foliage Bloom Time: Early summer to early fall Flower Height: 20-25 cm Foliage Height: 15 cm

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Lemon Thyme

Thymus x citriodorus

Mounding ground cover for a sunny border or rock garden Whorls of tiny lavender flowers appear on the stem ends Lemon-scented hairless green leaves (1 cm long) Leaves are frequently used fresh or dried as a seasoning Bloom Time: Early summer

$6.95

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Meadow Rue

Thalictrum delavayi 'Splendide'

AKA Thalictrum dipterocarpum 'Splendid' Cloud-like sprays of lavender flowers with creamy stamens Lacy blue-green columbine-like foliage Bloom Time: Midsummer to early autumn Flower Height: 180 cm Foliage Height- 150 cm

$25.95

Dwarf Korean Lilac

Syringa meyeri 'Palibin'

Dense, rounded to oval, non-suckering medium-dwarf lilac Sweetly fragrant single pale pink flowers Small glossy dark green leaves Bloom Time: Mid to late spring

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Blue-Eyed Grass

Sisyrinchium angustifolium

AKA Sisyrinchium graminoides Forms a dense mounding clump of green blades Clusters of showy blue flowers are even with the top of the foliage Bloom Time: Late spring Flower Height: 50 cm Foliage Height: 50 cm

$18.95

Irish Moss

Sagina subulata

AKA Arenaria verna Mat-forming evergreen perennial Rooting stems form cushions of linear green leaves Tiny five-petaled white flowers Effective for crevices or borders along walkways Bloom Time: Summer Flower Size: 2 mm

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Cutleaf Coneflower

Rudbeckia laciniata

Tall upright rhizomatous perennial Daisy-like flowers on tall leafy stems Drooping yellow petals form around a brownish-purple cone Three to five deeply lobed mid-green leaves Bloom Time: Midsummer to autumn

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Mandarin Primrose

Primula vulgaris 'Mandarin'

Compact tidy habit of bright green foliage Large golden orange flowers appear early to late spring

$19.95

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Golddrop Cinquefoil

Potentilla fruticosa 'Farreri'

Small yellow flowers Potentilla is one of the few plants to flower all summer Seeds are inconspicuous, persisting into the winter Light green fine foliage Mounding, spreading habit Bloom Time: Late spring to fall

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Little Gem Norway Spruce

Picea abies 'Little Gem'

Extremely dense, flat-topped globe Short, tight needles are light green when young Foliage turns dark green as the season progresses Use where space is limited, for border plantings or in a rock garden setting

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Pink Ridge Creeping Woodland Phlox

Phlox stolonifera 'Pink Ridge'

Low-growing species with a trailing habit Very fragrant deep pink flowers form loose clusters above the foliage Semi-evergreen foliage with oblong to oval green leaves Spreads by stolons to form large colonies Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer Flower Height: 25 cm Foliage Height: 12 cm Deer Resistant

$16.95

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Hairy Beardtongue

Penstemon hirsutus

Tubular two-lipped lavender flowers with white throats Flowers grow in clusters on hairy green stems Narrow, toothed hairy green leaves, 5-10 cm long Naturally found in dry woodlands and open fields Bloom Time: May to June Flower Height: 80 cm Foliage Height: 60 cm

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Oriental Poppy

Papaver orientale 'Beauty of Livermere'

Large bowl-shaped paper-like petaled flowers Scarlet flowers with near-black central markings and stamens Thistle-like hairy mid-green foliage Freely self-seeds from decorative acorn-like seed pods Dried seed pods are often used in floral arrangements Bloom Time: June to July Flower Height: 80 cm Foliage Height: 50 cm Flower Size: 20 cm

$12.95

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Apache Rose Switch Grass

Panicum virgatum 'Apache Rose'

Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Dense upright columnar habit with grey-green foliage Tips become flushed with a hint of rosy-red in the fall and rose-coloured panicles appear Very sturdy cultivar that will remain standing through the winter Foliage height: 100 cm Flower height: 125 cm Bloom Time: Early fall Grass Type: Warm Season

$24.95

Japanese Spurge

Pachysandra terminalis

White terminal spikes of waxy flowers Dark green glossy foliage forms a dense ground cover Diamond-shaped leaves are coarsely serrated on the upper third Evergreen foliage Bloom Time: April to May Flower Size: 4 cm

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Sundrops

Oenothera fruticosa ssp. glauca

AKA Oenothera tetragona Canary-yellow saucer-shaped flowers Individual flowers open for only one day Lance-shaped glossy deep green leaves are tinged with red Leaves turn a vibrant red colour in cooler weather Bloom Time: June to September Flower Size: 4 cm

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Giant Lily Turf

Liriope muscari 'Big Blue'

Showy whorled lavender flowers on short spikes, just proud of the body of the plant Flowers lead to dark blue to black berries, persisting into the winter Semi-evergreen strap-like arching glossy dark green blades, up to 20 mm wide, 60 cm long Grown for its slow-spreading clump-forming habit Bloom Time: Late summer Flower Height: 50 cm Foliage Height: 40 cm

$18.95

Dwarf Ligularia

Ligularia x 'Little Rocket'

Compact growing habit Long narrow spikes of bright yellow flowers Flowers form on sturdy black stalks Dark green serrated round leaves Bloom Time: July to August Flower Height: 100 cm Foliage Height: 70cm

$18.95

English Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia 'SuperBlue'

Uniform, compact habit Dense mounding plant Intense purple-blue blooms on short spikes Silvery-green foliage Bloom Time: Late spring to late summer

$18.95

Red Hot Poker

Kniphofia x 'Pineapple Popsicle'

Flower spikes of reblooming creamy-yellow blooms Clumps of narrow strap-like dark green leaves emerge from the base Tough foliage has an upright, arching habit Good plant for smaller locations Bloom Time: June to September Flower Height: 65 cm

$18.95

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