Animal Resistant Plants

Spotted Deadnettle

Hooded white flowers in clusters rise slightly above the foliage Variegated silver leaves with thin dark green margins Serrated heart-shaped leaves Excellent ground cover for dry shade Rebloomer Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer

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Creeping Lamium

Lamium maculatum 'Ghost'

Hooded magenta-purple flowers in clusters Silver serrated leaves with a darker green veining Leaves are twice the size of the species Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer

$6.95

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

Blue Flag Iris

Iris versicolor

Narrow-petaled lavender-blue flowers with creamy-yellow throats Falls have deep purple veining with lighter blue standards Bright green sword-like foliage Vigorous water-loving iris Bloom Time: May to June Flower Size: 6-8 cm

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Rose Mallow

Hibiscus x 'Summer in Paradise'

Deep red buds opening to hot cerise-red flowers Blooms contrast nicely with the broad medium-green lobed leaves Bloom Time: July to September Flower Size: 18-20 cm

$33.95

Moonshadow™ Morella Rose Mallow

Hibiscus x 'Moonshadow™ Morella'

Cherry-red Flowers Large mocha-brown foliage Compact habit Woody perennial Bloom Time: July to September Flower Size: 20 cm

$33.95

Swamp Rose Mallow

Hibiscus moscheutos

Other common names: Wild Cotton, Mallow Rose, Crimson-eyed Rose Mallow Flowers can be white, pink or red with occasional bicolours Heart-shaped three- to five-lobed bright green leaves with hairy undersides up to 20 cm in length Sturdy woody perennial Bloom Time: July to August Flower Size: 20 cm

$7.95

Lenten Rose

Helleborus x Ice n' Roses 'White'

Large forward-facing white flowers Flowers centred with yellow stamens Flowers are held outside and above a mound of glossy evergreen leaves

$32.95

Lenten Rose

Helleborus x Ice n' Roses 'Rose'

Icy pink flowers with contrasting yellow stamens Flowers are held outside and above a mound of glossy evergreen foliage Large outward-facing flowers

$32.95

Creeping Baby's Breath

Gypsophila repens 'Rosea'

Delicate pale pink flowers sit above the foliage Low growing mat of small oval blue-green leaves Semi-evergreen Bloom Time: Early to midsummer

$6.95

Mai Tai Avens

Geum x 'Mai Tai'

Single to semi-double reddish-orange flowers are held well above clumps of basal leaves Mostly upward-facing flowers, 4 cm wide, on reddish-green stems, age pink Rough-textured light green oval leaves Excellent choice for cut flowers Bloom Time: Mid spring to mid summer Flower Height: 45 cm Foliage Height: 30 cm

$17.95

Bigroot Geranium

Geranium macrorrhizum 'Spessart'

White flowers with a hint of pink Flowers rise slightly above the foliage Attractive seed heads follow the flowers Leaves are deeply lobed, mid-green and hairy Foliage has a strong citronella scent when crushed Forms an attractive ground cover Foliage turns reddish-bronze in autumn Bloom Time: Mid to late spring Flower Size: 2.5 cm

$17.95

Blanket Flower

Gaillardia aristata

Yellow tipped petals with dark red bases surrounding reddish brown eyes Lance-shaped dark green leaves

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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

Blue Sea Holly

Eryngium planum 'Blue Hobbit'

Strong stems with numerous prickly steel-blue flowers clustered on one branch Flowers are much smaller than the common sea holly Smooth leaves are dark green, deeply toothed, and stay very low and compact Bloom Time: July to September

$15.95

Barrenwort

Epimedium x youngianum 'Niveum'

Pure white star-shaped flowers rise above the foliage on thin wiry stems Blooms later in the spring than other cultivars of epimedium Fine-toothed triangular leaves emerge red and fade to green with a red tinge Colour deepens to a red again in the fall Not evergreen like others in the genus Bloom Time: Early to late spring

$20.95

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Blue Globe Thistle

Echinops bannaticus 'Blue Globe'

Dark blue globes of spiky flowers on sturdy stems Gray-green foliage is covered in cobweb-like hair Bloom Time: July to August Foliage Height: 80cm Flower Height: 100 cm Globe Size: 40mm Great for cut flowers market

$15.95

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Delicious Candy Coneflower

Echinacea x 'Delicious Candy'

Glowing fuchsia-pink flowers Attractive dark-green foliage Excellent cut flower Long blooming

$23.95

Raspberry Coneflower

Echinacea x Double Scoop™ Raspberry ('Balsceras')

Double raspberry-red flowers Well-branched, sturdy, compact heap of dark green foliage Bloom Time: Midsummer until early fall Foliage Height: 60 cm

$23.95

Prairie Splendor Coneflower

Echinacea purpurea 'Prairie Splendor'

Large, deep rose flowers with coppery-orange cones Blooming earlier than most cultivars Blooms 100% from seed the first year Compact and well-branched Bloom Time: Late spring until first frost Flower Size: 15 cm

$15.95

Foxglove

Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Purple'

Tall spikes of rose-purple bell-shaped flowers with speckled dark purple throats Mid-green oval leaves have deep veining First-year-flowering perennial foxglove Bloom Time: Early summer

$15.95

White Bleedingheart

Dicentra spectabilis 'Alba'

AKA Lamprocapnos spectabilis 'Alba' Upright stems with 10-15 white heart-shaped flowers with a protruding white inner petal Vigorous grower with coarse divided green leaves Bloom Time: May to June Flower Size: 2.5 cm

$17.95

False Spirea

Astilbe japonica 'Peach Blossom'

AKA Astilbe x rosea 'Peach Blossom' Airy, peach-pink plumes Mounded, lacy, mid-green foliage with hints of red Exceptionally fragrant Bloom Time: June to July

$15.95

False Spirea

Astilbe arendsii Diamant ('Diamond')

Slender panicles of clear white flowers Elegant lacy green foliage Suitable for damp, shady gardens Bloom Time: June to July

$15.95

White Wood Aster

Aster divaricatus

AKA Eurybia divaricata Forms a low mound of green foliage Masses of small white daisy-like flowers are held on shiny black stems Excellent native perennial for shady, dry sites Bloom Time: September to October

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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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Whorled Milkweed

Asclepias verticillata

Narrow whorled green leaves Sweet-scented greenish-white flowers Thin seed pods are left when flowers finish Leaves turn yellow to orange in the fall Deer resistant Food source for butterflies Bloom Time: July to August

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Cinderella Swamp Milkweed

Asclepias incarnata 'Cinderella'

Rose pink flowers Bloom time midsummer-fall Spreads slowly by small rhizomes

$15.95

Ornamental Onion

Allium x 'Millenium'

Globose pink-purple flowers of multiple florets held above Upright clump of glossy grey grass-like basal leaves Compact habit Attracts butterflies and honeybees Bloom Time: July to August Flower Size: 5 cm

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Bugleweed

Ajuga tenorii Chocolate Chip ('Valfredda')

Miniature, narrow, chocolate-brown leaves Full sun exposure deepens the foliage colour Spikes of bright blue flowers Very useful between stepping stones No serious disease or insect problems Bloom Time: Spring

$6.95

Anise Hyssop

Agastache x 'Rosie Posie'

Loads of hot pink flowers with magenta calyxes Showy long after flowering, because of the calyxes Compact rounded habit Drought tolerant when established Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds Bloom Time: Midsummer to early fall

$17.95

White Baneberry

Actaea pachypoda

Jagged green leaves on strong reddish stems Clusters of fragrant white flowers After flowering, tiny white berries appear Great plant for the woodland landscape Bloom Time: Late spring

$23.95

Eastern White Pine

Pinus strobus

Fast-growing broadly pyramidal evergreen Open branching with a smooth bark Long soft light green to blue-green needles An excellent tree for parks or lawns

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Montgomery Blue Spruce

Picea pungens 'Montgomery'

Very slow-growing compact cultivar with a broad cone shape Blue needles hold their colour well throughout the year Use as a low screen or in a rock garden

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Golden Dwarf Serbian Spruce

Picea omorika 'Peve Tijn'

Develops a broad upright shape with age Two-tone needles of yellow with silvery-blue undersides Use in a rock garden or small spaces

$93.95

Eggplant

Solanum melongena

Eggplants are versatile, vegetables prized for their glossy, deep purple skin and creamy, mild flesh. Perfect for grilling, roasting, frying, or baking, they’re a staple in dishes like ratatouille, eggplant Parmesan, and curries. Compact plant Produces up to 12 large fruits Dark purple, egg-shaped fruit Part of the nightshade family Full Sun Space 18" apart Heavy compost recommended Container Friendly Requires staking

$4.95

Greek Oregano

Origanum vulgare ssp. hirtum

Greek Oregano is a robust and aromatic herb known for its bold, earthy flavour with a slightly peppery and citrusy kick. Stronger and more intense than other oregano varieties, it's perfect for seasoning grilled meats, roasted veggies, and savoury sauces. Woody perennial with rounded to ovate foliage Tiny two-lipped white blooms Flavourful foliage when used fresh or dried Bloom Time: July Full sun to partial shade Space 12" apart Light compost recommended Container Friendly

$4.95

Common Sage

Salvia officinalis

Sub-shrub, with an upright habit Gray-green woolly oblong to ovate leaves, 8 cm long Lilac-blue flowers A popular culinary herb Bloom Time: Early to midsummer

$5.95

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Bracken Fern

Pteridium aquilinum

Sturdy bright green triangular fronds Found in large patches in wet or dry conditions Single fronds emerge from spreading rhizomes Tolerant of dry soils and full sun Deep rhizomes allow it to survive harsh conditions like fire or floods Poisonous to livestock Deciduous

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Golden Shield Fern

Dryopteris affinis The King ('Cristata')

AKA Dryopteris borreri 'Cristata', Dryopteris pseudomas 'Cristata' Narrow dark green fronds with crested tips Upright arching habit Tolerates sun if provided with consistent moisture Semi-evergreen

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Deer Fern

Blechnum spicant

Leathery narrow deep green fronds Two kinds of fronds are produced: Sterile fronds are narrow and glossy green Fertile fronds are held stiffly erect with a narrow form Central stems on mature branches are dark reddish-brown Spreads slowly by rhizomes Can tolerate full sun in wet conditions Evergreen

$19.95

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Alpine Clematis

Clematis 'Pink Flamingo'

Flower Colour: Deep pink at the throat with petals fading to a soft pink Flower Size: 6 cm Bloom Time: All spring Pruning Group: 1 Group: Atragene Profuse nodding bell-shaped flowers leave silvery seedheads May rebloom in the fall Leaves are bright green, 12.5 cm long, with three ovate leaflets Foliage is more deeply dissected than the standard clematis

$29.95

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Mother-of-Thyme

Thymus serpyllum

$4.95

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Flaming Silver Japanese Pieris

Pieris japonica 'Flaming Silver'

Panicles of slightly fragrant white bell-shaped flowers New leaves emerge pink and red, changing to green edged with white Upright, mounding habit Bloom Time: April to May

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Weeping Serbian Spruce

Picea omorika 'Pendula'

Narrow and columnar in shape with stiffly-held weeping branches Central leader is maintained and staking is not required Needles are dark green on top, silver-blue underneath A unique specimen for any landscape

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Alexandrina Magnolia

Magnolia x soulangeana 'Alexandrina'

Large purplish-pink cup-shaped blooms with whitish-pink interiors Dark green foliage turns yellow to bronze in the fall Strong upright habit becomes more oval with age Bloom Time: Spring

$272.95

Yellow Bird Magnolia

Magnolia x brooklynensis 'Yellow Bird'

Pyramidal when young, maturing to a straight trunk and a rounded crown Fragrant yellow flowers at the ends of twigs appear simultaneously with the leaves Infrequent bunches of seeds, (cucumbers) are green in late summer, ripening red, drying brown Fallen red fruits will attract ground birds Narrow pointed green leaves, up to 25 cm long Fall colour is yellow, gold and brown Bloom Time: April Flower Size: 7 cm

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Vulcan Magnolia

Magnolia x 'Vulcan'

Narrow, upright habit when young, broadening with age Huge ruby-red flowers Lightly fragrant Dark green foliage turns yellow to bronze-copper in the fall Bloom Time: April to May

$292.95

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