251 plants
Perennial
Salvia × sylvestris
Salvia 'May Night'
Bee-friendly
The salvia everyone else gets compared to.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water18–24 in.
$29.99
Zones 4–8
Perennial
Iris germanica
Reblooming Bearded Iris 'Immortality'
Bee-friendly
White, again.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Sun to part sunLow water29 in.
$44.95
Zones 4–9
Shrub
Ilex aquifolium × Ilex cornuta
Holly 'Nellie R. Stevens'
Bee-friendly
A green wall that grows its own berries.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Sun to part sunAverage water15–25 ft
from $69.95
Zones 6–9
Fruit tree
Malus domestica
Honeycrisp Apple Tree
Bee-friendly
The crunch you can hear.
Full sunAverage water8–15 ft
from $119.95
Zones 4–8
Shrub
Gardenia jasminoides
Gardenia 'Frost Proof'
Bee-friendly
The Southern perfume, a zone farther north.
Sun to part sunAverage water3–4 ft
from $59.95
Zones 7–10
Berry
Rubus idaeus
Heritage Raspberry
Bee-friendly
Two crops. One mower.
Full sunAverage water4–6 ft
from $49.95
Zones 4–8
Shrub
Spiraea japonica
Japanese Spirea Double Play® Candy Corn®
Bee-friendly
Red, orange and yellow, like the candy.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Sun to part sunAverage water18–30 in.
$62.99
Zones 4–8
Perennial
Lavandula × intermedia
Lavender Sensational!®
Bee-friendly
Lavender that does not melt in July.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water18–30 in.
$36.99
Zones 5–9
Perennial
Hemerocallis
Daylily 'Stella de Oro'
Bee-friendly
The reblooming daylily that started it all.
Drought-tough
Sun to part sunAverage water8–12 in.
$31.99
Zones 3–9
Shrub
Buddleja davidii
Butterfly Bush 'Black Knight'
Bee-friendly
The darkest purple in the category.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water6–8 ft
$79.95
Zones 5–9
Shrub
Spiraea japonica
Spirea 'Candy Corn'
Bee-friendly
Red, orange and yellow. No flowers required.
Deer-resistant
Sun to part sunAverage water1.5–2 ft
$89.95
Zones 4–8
Perennial
Hylotelephium spectabile
Stonecrop 'Neon'
Bee-friendly
Hot pink when the garden runs tired.
Drought-tough
Sun to part sunLow water18–24 in.
$31.99
Zones 3–9
Perennial
Leucanthemum × superbum
Shasta Daisy 'Becky'
Bee-friendly
Big daisies on stems that stay up.
Sun to part sunAverage water24–40 in.
$29.99
Zones 4–9
Perennial
Nepeta × faassenii
Catmint 'Kitten Around'
Bee-friendly
Compact, blue, and the bees agree.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Sun to part sunLow water12–14 in.
$30.99
Zones 3–8
Shrub
Gardenia jasminoides
Dwarf Gardenia 'Radicans'
Bee-friendly
All the perfume. A third of the shrub.
Sun to part sunAverage water1–2 ft
from $49.95
Zones 7–10
Perennial
Hemerocallis
Daylily 'Rocket City'
Bee-friendly
Tall, orange, and not subtle.
Drought-tough
Sun to part sunAverage water30–36 in.
$39.99
Zones 3–9
Perennial
Platycodon grandiflorus
Balloon Flower 'Astra Blue'
Bee-friendly
The buds puff up, then pop.
Sun to part sunAverage water8–12 in.
$31.99
Zones 3–8
Bulb
Allium hollandicum
Allium 'Purple Sensation'
Bee-friendly
Purple balls on sticks. In the good way.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water24–32 in.
$54.95
Zones 4–8
Perennial
Allium
Ornamental Onion 'Serendipity'
Bee-friendly
Rosy-purple globes over blue leaves.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water15–20 in.
$36.99
Zones 4–8
Citrus
Citrus × meyeri
Meyer Lemon Tree (Florida)
Bee-friendly
A lemon you could almost eat.
Full sunAverage water6–10 ft
$99.95
Zones 9–11
Bulb
Iris × hollandica
Dutch Iris Mix
Bee-friendly
Five colors, fifty bulbs, one afternoon.
Deer-resistant
Sun to part sunAverage water18–24 in
$54.95
Zones 5–9
Perennial
Gaillardia × grandiflora
Blanket Flower 'Goblin'
Bee-friendly
Red, yellow, and blooming until frost.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water10–12 in.
$21.99
Zones 3–9
Perennial
Salvia nemorosa
Salvia 'Marcus'
Bee-friendly
Short salvia, saturated violet.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water8–12 in.
$30.99
Zones 4–8
Perennial
Lavandula × intermedia
Lavender 'Provence'
Bee-friendly
The one they bundle and dry.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water2–3 ft
$31.99
Zones 5–9
Perennial
Salvia nemorosa
Salvia 'Caradonna'
Bee-friendly
Black stems, violet spikes, zero apologies.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water18–24 in.
$29.99
Zones 4–8
Perennial
Nepeta × faassenii
Catmint 'Purrsian Blue'
Bee-friendly
A tidy cloud of blue that bees love.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Sun to part sunLow water12–18 in.
$30.99
Zones 4–8
Perennial
Hemerocallis 'Happy Returns'
Daylily 'Happy Returns'
Bee-friendly
Lemon yellow, on repeat.
Drought-tough
Sun to part sunAverage water12–18 in.
$34.99
Zones 3–9
Perennial
Pulmonaria 'High Contrast'
Lungwort 'High Contrast'
Bee-friendly
Pink flowers that change their mind.
Deer-resistantDrought-toughShade-happy
Part sun to shadeAverage water7–9 in.
$34.99
Zones 4–8
Perennial
Geranium
Hardy Geranium Rozanne®
Bee-friendly
Violet-blue from June until frost.
Deer-resistant
Sun to part sunAverage water12–20 in.
$32.99
Zones 5–8
Perennial
Veronica spicata
Speedwell 'Royal Candles'
Bee-friendly
Violet candles for the front row.
Deer-resistant
Full sunAverage water12–18 in.
$30.99
Zones 4–8
Perennial
Veronica
Speedwell Magic Show® 'Pink Potion'
Bee-friendly
Pink wands, tidy habit, no flopping.
Deer-resistant
Full sunAverage water14–16 in.
$32.99
Zones 4–8
Perennial
Agastache × hybrida
Anise Hyssop 'Blue Fortune'
Bee-friendly
Smells like licorice. The bees agree.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water2–3 ft
$21.99
Zones 5–9
Perennial
Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta
Lesser Calamint
Bee-friendly
A cloud of flowers with a buzz.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water1–2 ft
$21.99
Zones 5–9
Perennial
Salvia yangii
Russian Sage 'Little Spire'
Bee-friendly
Russian sage that stays in its lane.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water1.5–2 ft
$21.99
Zones 5–9
Perennial
Salvia nemorosa
Salvia 'Snow Hill'
Bee-friendly
White spikes that bees keep busy.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water18–24 in.
$29.99
Zones 4–8
Perennial
Hemerocallis 'Pardon Me'
Daylily 'Pardon Me'
Bee-friendly
Cranberry red. Small, polite, persistent.
Drought-tough
Sun to part sunAverage water12–18 in.
$39.99
Zones 3–9
Shrub
Hydrangea paniculata
Panicle Hydrangea 'Vanilla Strawberry'
Bee-friendly
Vanilla, then strawberry. No spoon required.
Sun to part sunAverage water6–7 ft
$119.95
Zones 4–8
Vine
Lonicera periclymenum
Honeysuckle 'Scentsation'
Bee-friendly
Sweet at dusk. Polite in daylight.
Sun to part sunAverage waterTwining vine
$99.95
Zones 4–8
Bulb
Allium moly and Allium caeruleum
Swedish Flag Allium Mix
Bee-friendly
Yellow and blue. Deer ignore both.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water12–18 in.
$54.95
Zones 4–8
Bulb
Allium spp.
Giant Allium Mix
Bee-friendly
Purple globes on sticks. Bees approve.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water24–36 in.
$49.95
Zones 4–8
Perennial
Ajuga reptans
Bugleweed 'Burgundy Glow'
Bee-friendly
Tricolor carpet, blue flowers in spring.
Deer-resistantShade-happy
Sun to part sunAverage water6–8 in.
$31.99
Zones 3–9
Perennial
Sedum spurium 'Fuldaglut'
Creeping Stonecrop 'Fulda Glow'
Bee-friendly
Red carpet for the hard spots.
Drought-tough
Sun to part sunLow water3–6 in.
$29.99
Zones 3–9
Bulb
Crocus vernus
Giant Crocus, Naturalizing Mix
Bee-friendly
First thing up. Every year.
Drought-tough
Sun to part sunAverage water4–5 in.
$54.95
Zones 3–8
Shrub
Syringa pubescens subsp. patula
Lilac 'Miss Kim'
Bee-friendly
The lilac that shows up late.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunAverage water6–8 ft
from $59.95
Zones 3–8
Shrub
Spiraea betulifolia
Birchleaf Spirea 'Glow Girl'
Bee-friendly
Gold leaves that don't burn.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Sun to part sunAverage water3–4 ft
from $89.95
Zones 3–8
Perennial
Kniphofia 'Pineapple Popsicle'
Red Hot Poker 'Pineapple Popsicle'
Bee-friendly
A popsicle that hummingbirds actually eat.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water15–24 in.
$32.99
Zones 5–9
Bulb
Galanthus nivalis
Snowdrops
Bee-friendly
First up. Sometimes through snow.
Deer-resistant
Sun to part sunAverage water6 in.
$54.95
Zones 3–7
Bulb
Hyacinthus orientalis
Dutch Hyacinth Trio
Bee-friendly
You will smell them first.
Deer-resistant
Sun to part sunAverage water8–12 in.
$59.95
Zones 4–8
Bulb
Hyacinthus orientalis
Giant Hyacinth Mix
Bee-friendly
You'll smell them first.
Deer-resistant
Sun to part sunAverage water8–10 in.
$54.95
Zones 4–8
Bulb
Muscari armeniacum
Blue Grape Hyacinth
Bee-friendly
Small, blue, and smells like grape soda.
Deer-resistant
Sun to part sunAverage water6–8 in.
$44.95
Zones 4–8
Perennial
Iris germanica
Bearded Iris 'Beverly Sills'
Bee-friendly
Coral pink, ruffled, award-winning.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water32–36 in.
$44.95
Zones 3–9
Bulb
Hyacinthus orientalis
Hyacinth Mix
Bee-friendly
Spring, by scent.
Deer-resistant
Sun to part sunAverage water8–12 in.
$54.95
Zones 4–8
Perennial
Hemerocallis 'Passionate Returns'
Daylily 'Passionate Returns'
Bee-friendly
Rosy red, on repeat.
Drought-tough
Sun to part sunAverage water16–18 in.
$42.99
Zones 3–9
Perennial
Sedum 'Boogie Woogie'
Stonecrop Rock 'N Grow® 'Boogie Woogie'
Bee-friendly
Cream, green and yellow. Very low effort.
Drought-tough
Sun to part sunLow water6–8 in.
$39.99
Zones 4–9
Perennial
Sedum spurium (Phedimus spurius)
Stonecrop 'John Creech'
Bee-friendly
A succulent rug that asks for nothing.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Sun to part sunLow water3–6 in.
$29.99
Zones 3–9
Tree
Prunus × yedoensis
Yoshino Cherry
Bee-friendly
The Tidal Basin, in your yard.
Full sunAverage water25–40 ft
from $129.95
Zones 5–8
Tree
Prunus × yedoensis
Weeping Yoshino Cherry
Bee-friendly
Cherry blossoms, cascading.
Full sunAverage water12–15 ft
$119.95
Zones 5–8
Bulb
Crocus spp.
Species Crocus Mix
Bee-friendly
Plant them in the lawn. Really.
Sun to part sunAverage water4–6 in.
$59.95
Zones 3–8
Bulb
Mixed spring bulbs
Classic Dutch Garden Bulb Mix
Bee-friendly
One planting, four months of flowers.
Sun to part sunAverage water4–20 in.
$89.95
Zones 3–8
Perennial
Allium
Ornamental Onion 'Millenium'
Bee-friendly
Purple pom-poms deer and rabbits skip.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water15–20 in.
$34.99
Zones 4–9
Perennial
Achillea millefolium
Yarrow 'Saucy Seduction'
Bee-friendly
Rose-pink that fades gracefully.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water18–24 in.
$32.99
Zones 3–9
Perennial
Hemerocallis 'Purple de Oro'
Daylily 'Purple de Oro'
Bee-friendly
Stella's purple cousin.
Drought-tough
Sun to part sunAverage water18–24 in.
$36.99
Zones 3–9
Perennial
Nepeta × faassenii
Catmint 'Cat's Meow'
Bee-friendly
Neat catmint. Lavender-blue for months.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Sun to part sunLow water17–20 in.
$31.99
Zones 3–8
Perennial
Iris
Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Cat's Eye'
Bee-friendly
Full iris drama, at ankle height.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Sun to part sunLow water12–15 in.
$44.95
Zones 4–9
Bulb
Tulipa, Allium, Anemone, Scilla, Camassia
Bee and Butterfly Bulb Mix
Bee-friendly
120 bulbs. Many happy bees.
Sun to part sunAverage water4–30 in.
$69.95
Zones 4–8
Perennial
Sedum spurium
Stonecrop 'Dragon's Blood'
Bee-friendly
A rug for the hot, dry spot.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Sun to part sunLow water3–6 in.
$29.99
Zones 4–9
Fruit tree
Prunus persica
Peach Tree 'Elberta'
Bee-friendly
The peach your grandmother canned.
Full sunAverage water15–20 ft
from $129.95
Zones 5–9
Shrub
Hibiscus syriacus
Columnar Rose of Sharon 'Purple'
Bee-friendly
Tall, narrow and in bloom when August hits.
Drought-tough
Sun to part sunAverage water10–16 ft
$89.95
Zones 5–9
Perennial
Salvia sclarea var. turkestanica
Clary Sage 'Vatican Pink'
Bee-friendly
One year of leaves, then the show.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water2–3 ft
$21.99
Zones 4–8
Perennial
Hosta
Hosta 'Guacamole'
Bee-friendly
Avocado in the middle, darker outside.
Shade-happy
Part sun to shadeAverage water22 in.
$21.99
Zones 3–9
Perennial
Hemerocallis 'Going Bananas'
Daylily 'Going Bananas'
Bee-friendly
Early, yellow, fragrant. A little bananas.
Drought-tough
Sun to part sunAverage water18–22 in.
$44.99
Zones 3–9
Shrub
Osmanthus fragrans
Tea Olive
Bee-friendly
You'll smell it before you see it.
Deer-resistant
Sun to part sunAverage water10–15 ft
$89.95
Zones 7–10
Shrub
Viburnum hybrid
Viburnum 'Red Balloon'
Bee-friendly
Flowers, then berries, then fewer gaps.
Deer-resistant
Sun to part sunAverage water6–8 ft
$89.95
Zones 5–8
Perennial
Hemerocallis
Daylily Rainbow Rhythm® 'Nosferatu'
Bee-friendly
Deep purple. Not actually a vampire.
Drought-tough
Sun to part sunAverage water24–26 in.
$43.99
Zones 3–9
Shrub
Prunus × cistena
Purpleleaf Sand Cherry
Bee-friendly
Purple leaves all season.
Full sunAverage water7–10 ft
$82.99
Zones 3–8
Perennial
Veronica
Speedwell 'Very Van Gogh'
Bee-friendly
Purple spikes, painted thick.
Deer-resistant
Full sunAverage water18–20 in.
$29.99
Zones 4–9
Perennial
Nepeta × faassenii
Catmint 'Cat's Pajamas'
Bee-friendly
Indigo flowers on a neat little mound.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Sun to part sunLow water12–14 in.
$31.99
Zones 3–8
Shrub
Rhododendron catawbiense hybrid
Rhododendron 'Roseum Elegans'
Bee-friendly
The rhododendron that survives everything.
Part sunAverage water6–8 ft
$59.95
Zones 4–8
Shrub
Weigela florida
Weigela 'Trilogy'
Bee-friendly
Three colors. One shrub.
Sun to part sunAverage water3–5 ft
$89.95
Zones 4–8
Shrub
Rhododendron hybrid
Rhododendron 'PJM Elite'
Bee-friendly
Purple-pink in April. Plum all winter.
Sun to part sunAverage water4–6 ft
$59.95
Zones 4–8
Perennial
Achillea 'Firefly Sunshine'
Yarrow 'Firefly Sunshine'
Bee-friendly
Yarrow that doesn't flop. Finally.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water24–30 in.
$31.99
Zones 3–9
Shrub
Cornus alba 'Bailhalo'
Tatarian Dogwood Ivory Halo®
Bee-friendly
White-edged leaves, red winter stems.
Sun to part sunAverage water4–6 ft
$77.99
Zones 3–7
Fruit tree
Prunus avium
Sweet Cherry Tree 'Bing'
Bee-friendly
The cherry the others are measured against.
Full sunAverage water18–25 ft
from $129.95
Zones 5–8
Shrub
Lagerstroemia hybrid
Crape Myrtle 'Coral Boom'
Bee-friendly
Coral flowers all summer, small footprint.
Drought-toughPet-safe
Full sunLow water6–10 ft
from $79.95
Zones 7–10
Shrub
Cotoneaster dammeri
Cotoneaster 'Coral Beauty'
Bee-friendly
Groundcover with berries.
Drought-tough
Sun to part sunLow water1–2 ft
$59.95
Zones 5–8
Shrub
Spiraea japonica
Japanese Spirea 'Gold Mound'
Bee-friendly
Gold for years with almost no effort.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Sun to part sunAverage water2–3 ft
$62.99
Zones 4–8
Perennial
Allium 'Bubble Bath'
Allium 'Bubble Bath'
Bee-friendly
Pink pompoms. Deer and rabbits pass.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water2–2.5 ft
$36.99
Zones 4–8
Bulb
Allium, Anemone, Muscari, Narcissus, Tulipa, Iris, Sparaxis
Spring Garden Bulb Collection
Bee-friendly
Seven kinds of bulb, one box.
Full sunAverage water
$79.95
Zones 7–9
Perennial
Salvia nemorosa
Salvia 'East Friesland'
Bee-friendly
Violet spikes. Bees on standby.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water18–24 in.
$29.99
Zones 4–8
Perennial
Pulmonaria 'Dark Vader'
Lungwort 'Dark Vader'
Bee-friendly
Silver spots. Joins the dark side early.
Deer-resistantDrought-toughShade-happy
Part sun to shadeAverage water8–12 in.
$34.99
Zones 4–8
Shrub
Weigela florida 'Alexandra'
Weigela Wine & Roses®
Bee-friendly
Burgundy leaves, rosy trumpets, hummingbirds.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunAverage water4–5 ft
$77.99
Zones 4–8
Perennial
Salvia nemorosa 'New Dimension Blue'
Salvia 'New Dimension Blue'
Bee-friendly
Violet-blue spikes. Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water12–18 in.
$29.99
Zones 4–8
Shrub
Rhododendron
Rhododendron 'Chionoides'
Bee-friendly
White trusses, evergreen leaves.
Shade-happy
Part sunAverage water4–6 ft
$59.95
Zones 5–8
Perennial
Stachys officinalis
Betony 'Hummelo'
Bee-friendly
Little purple spikes the bees mob.
Deer-resistant
Sun to part sunAverage water15–24 in.
$30.99
Zones 4–8
Perennial
Galium odoratum
Sweet Woodruff
Bee-friendly
White stars in deep shade.
Deer-resistantShade-happy
Part sun to shadeAverage water6–12 in.
$30.99
Zones 4–8
Perennial
Veronica
Speedwell Magic Show® 'White Wands'
Bee-friendly
Crisp white spikes, all summer.
Deer-resistant
Full sunAverage water14–16 in.
$32.99
Zones 4–8
Citrus
Citrus limon
Eureka Lemon 'Variegated Pink'
Bee-friendly
Striped fruit. Pink inside. Still a lemon.
Full sunAverage water8–12 ft
$89.95
Zones 9–11
Berry
Rubus idaeus
Red Raspberry 'Nova'
Bee-friendly
Built for cold winters. Few thorns.
Full sunAverage water4–6 ft
from $49.95
Zones 3–8
Perennial
Verbascum roripifolium
Mullein
Bee-friendly
A pale yellow cloud on wire.
Drought-tough
Full sunLow water3–4 ft
$21.99
Zones 5–8
Shrub
Spiraea × bumalda (S. japonica)
Japanese Spirea 'Magic Carpet'
Bee-friendly
Red new growth, gold leaves, pink flowers.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Sun to part sunAverage water1–3 ft
$62.99
Zones 4–8
Fruit tree
Punica granatum
Pomegranate 'Salavatski'
Bee-friendly
Pomegranates, past the usual line.
Drought-tough
Full sunLow water8–10 ft
from $49.95
Zones 6–10
Shrub
Camellia sasanqua
Camellia 'Yuletide'
Bee-friendly
Red flowers when nothing else bothers.
Pet-safe
Sun to part sunAverage water6–10 ft
from $49.95
Zones 7–9
Vine
Trachelospermum jasminoides
Star Jasmine
Bee-friendly
The patio smells like this in May.
Pet-safe
Sun to part sunAverage water
from $49.95
Zones 8–10
Shrub
Camellia japonica
Camellia 'R.L. Wheeler'
Bee-friendly
Saucer-sized flowers in the gray months.
Shade-happyPet-safe
Part sun to shadeAverage water10–12 ft
from $49.95
Zones 7–9
Shrub
Syringa meyeri
Dwarf Korean Lilac 'Palibin'
Bee-friendly
Lilac scent without the giant shrub.
Deer-resistant
Sun to part sunAverage water4–5 ft
$75.99
Zones 3–7
Rose
Rosa
Shrub Rose Oso Easy® Urban Legend®
Bee-friendly
True red, no spraying required.
Drought-toughPet-safe
Full sunAverage water2.5–3.5 ft
$72.99
Zones 4–9
Perennial
Buddleja hybrid
Butterfly Bush Pugster Periwinkle®
Bee-friendly
Full-size flowers. Dog-size plant.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water18–24 in.
$55.99
Zones 5–9
Shrub
Spiraea japonica
Japanese Spirea 'Golden Jack'
Bee-friendly
Pineapple leaves, pink flowers, no apologies.
Deer-resistant
Full sunAverage water2–3 ft
$119.95
Zones 3–8
Citrus
Citrus × aurantiifolia
Key Lime Tree (Florida)
Bee-friendly
The pie lime, at home.
Full sunAverage water6–10 ft
$99.95
Zones 10–11
Berry
Sambucus nigra
Elderberry 'Black Beauty'
Bee-friendly
Dark leaves, pink flowers, dinner for birds.
Deer-resistant
Sun to part sunAverage water8–12 ft
$89.95
Zones 4–7
Bulb
Lilium
Summer Lily Mix
Bee-friendly
One type finishes, the next one starts.
Sun to part sunAverage water4–5 ft
$99.95
Zones 3–8
Berry
Rubus hybrid
Thornless Blackberry
Bee-friendly
Blackberries without the blood loss.
Full sunAverage water4–6 ft
from $49.95
Zones 5–9
Berry
Sambucus nigra
Elderberry 'Marge'
Bee-friendly
Syrup, wine and pollinators.
Sun to part sunAverage water8–12 ft
$69.95
Zones 4–8
Berry
Rubus idaeus
Raspberry 'Fall Gold'
Bee-friendly
Golden raspberries, twice a year.
Full sunAverage water4–5 ft
from $49.95
Zones 4–8
Shrub
Buddleja davidii
Dwarf Butterfly Bush 'Blue'
Bee-friendly
Full-size flowers on a pint-size shrub.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water2–3 ft
$119.95
Zones 5–9
Shrub
Weigela florida 'Bokraspiwi'
Weigela Spilled Wine®
Bee-friendly
Wine-dark leaves. Hot pink flowers.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunAverage water2–3 ft
$82.99
Zones 5–8
Fruit tree
Punica granatum
Pomegranate 'Texas Pink'
Bee-friendly
Sweet arils, low acid, heat welcome.
Drought-tough
Full sunLow water10–15 ft
from $89.95
Zones 7–10
Fruit tree
Punica granatum
Pomegranate 'Wonderful'
Bee-friendly
The pomegranate at the grocery store.
Drought-tough
Full sunLow water10–15 ft
from $69.95
Zones 7–10
Shrub
Buddleja hybrid
Butterfly Bush Monarch® 'Blue Knight'
Bee-friendly
Butterflies show up. Every single afternoon.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water3–4 ft
$46.99
Zones 5–9
Shrub
Viburnum × pragense
Prague Viburnum
Bee-friendly
Glossy, green and private most of the year.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Sun to part sunAverage water10–12 ft
$74.99
Zones 5–8
Shrub
Syringa hybrid
Reblooming Lilac 'Purple'
Bee-friendly
Lilac season, twice.
Deer-resistant
Full sunAverage water4–5 ft
$149.95
Zones 3–7
Perennial
Leucanthemum × superbum
Shasta Daisy 'Snowcap'
Bee-friendly
The classic daisy, sized for the front.
Sun to part sunAverage water12–15 in.
$29.99
Zones 4–9
Palm
Butia capitata
Pindo Palm
Bee-friendly
A palm that tolerates a cold snap.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Sun to part sunLow water10–20 ft
$99.95
Zones 8–11
Shrub
Lagerstroemia indica
Dwarf Crape Myrtle 'Strawberry'
Bee-friendly
Crape myrtle, no ladder required.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water3–4 ft
$99.95
Zones 7–10
Perennial
Buddleja hybrid
Butterfly Bush Pugster Blue®
Bee-friendly
Full-size blue spikes. Pint-size plant.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water18–24 in.
$55.99
Zones 5–9
Perennial
Ajuga reptans
Bugleweed 'Black Scallop'
Bee-friendly
Glossy black leaves, blue spring spikes.
Deer-resistantShade-happy
Sun to part sunAverage water3–6 in.
$30.99
Zones 3–9
Perennial
Lobelia cardinalis
Cardinal Flower 'Queen Victoria'
Bee-friendly
Scarlet on maroon. Hummingbirds approve.
Sun to part sunLots of water3–4 ft
$30.99
Zones 6–9
Shrub
Ligustrum × vicaryi
Vicary Golden Privet
Bee-friendly
Gold all summer. Takes a haircut well.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Sun to part sunAverage water6–12 ft
$70.99
Zones 5–8
Shrub
Pieris japonica
Pieris 'River Run'
Bee-friendly
White flowers in March. Bronze leaves in May.
Deer-resistantShade-happy
Part sun to shadeAverage water5–6 ft
$99.95
Zones 5–8
Shrub
Loropetalum chinense
Loropetalum 'Irodori'
Bee-friendly
Plum, cream and pink. All year.
Deer-resistant
Sun to part sunAverage water4–6 ft
$119.95
Zones 7–10
Perennial
Ajuga reptans
Bugleweed 'Chocolate Chip'
Bee-friendly
A chocolate carpet with blue sprinkles.
Deer-resistantShade-happy
Sun to part sunAverage water2–4 in.
$29.99
Zones 4–9
Perennial
Hemerocallis
Daylily 'Monterey Jack'
Bee-friendly
Pale yellow, ruffled, raspberry eye.
Drought-tough
Sun to part sunAverage water20–24 in.
$39.99
Zones 3–9
Shrub
Deutzia gracilis
Slender Deutzia 'Nikko'
Bee-friendly
A low white wave in spring.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Sun to part sunAverage water1–2 ft
$54.99
Zones 5–8
Rose
Rosa
Climbing Rose 'Peggy Martin'
Bee-friendly
Survived two weeks underwater. Your fence is fine.
Drought-toughPet-safe
Sun to part sunAverage water12–15 ft
from $99.95
Zones 5–9
Tree
Heptacodium miconioides
Seven-Son Flower 'Temple of Bloom'
Bee-friendly
Blooms late, then does it again.
Sun to part sunAverage water8–10 ft
$99.95
Zones 5–9
Shrub
Camellia sinensis
Tea Plant
Bee-friendly
Your own green tea, after some patience.
Sun to part sunAverage water4–6 ft
$89.95
Zones 7–9
Shrub
Hydrangea serrata
Mountain Hydrangea 'Pink Dynamo'
Bee-friendly
A hydrangea that survives a late frost.
Shade-happy
Part sunAverage water2–3 ft
$99.95
Zones 5–9
Rose
Rosa 'Radrazz'
Shrub Rose Knock Out®
Bee-friendly
The original. Still red, still easy.
Drought-toughPet-safe
Sun to part sunAverage water3–4 ft
$71.99
Zones 5–9
Shrub
Cestrum corymbosum
Orange Cestrum 'Juiced'
Bee-friendly
Hummingbirds have already bookmarked it.
Sun to part sunAverage water4–5 ft
$119.95
Zones 8–11
Shrub
Rhododendron
Reblooming Azalea 'Ruby'
Bee-friendly
An azalea that comes back for more.
Part sunAverage water3–4 ft
$99.95
Zones 6–9
Rose
Rosa
Groundcover Rose 'Popcorn'
Bee-friendly
Knee-high roses in three colors at once.
Pet-safe
Full sunAverage water1.5 ft
$99.95
Zones 4–11
Perennial
Nepeta × faassenii
Catmint 'Chartreuse on the Loose'
Bee-friendly
Chartreuse leaves, blue flowers. Loud combination.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Sun to part sunLow water8–10 in.
$31.99
Zones 4–8
Fruit tree
Pyrus communis × pyrifolia
Kieffer Pear Tree
Bee-friendly
The pear that refuses to quit.
Full sunAverage water15–20 ft
from $129.95
Zones 4–9
Fruit tree
Prunus cerasus × P. fruticosa
Dwarf Cherry 'Romeo' and 'Juliet'
Bee-friendly
Cherries for the far north.
Full sunAverage water5–8 ft
$199.95
Zones 2–7
Fruit tree
Prunus americana × Prunus simonii
Hybrid Plum 'Toka'
Bee-friendly
Tastes like bubblegum. Really.
Full sunAverage water12–15 ft
$129.95
Zones 3–8
Berry
Lycium barbarum
Goji Berry
Bee-friendly
The superfood, minus the markup.
Drought-tough
Sun to part sunLow water4–8 ft
from $99.95
Zones 5–9
Tree
Salix babylonica
Weeping Willow
Bee-friendly
The tree from every pond painting.
Full sunLots of water30–40 ft
$119.95
Zones 6–8
Vine
Clematis armandii
Evergreen Clematis 'Snowdrift'
Bee-friendly
Smells like vanilla in March.
Sun to part sunAverage water15–20 ft
$119.95
Zones 7–9
Shrub
Camellia sasanqua
Camellia 'Dream Weaver'
Bee-friendly
Flowers in November. On purpose.
Pet-safe
Part sunAverage water6–8 ft
$99.95
Zones 7–9
Shrub
Camellia hybrid
Camellia 'Autumn Spirit'
Bee-friendly
Rose-pink flowers, right when summer quits.
Pet-safe
Part sunAverage water5–6 ft
$99.95
Zones 7–9
Shrub
Camellia sasanqua
Sasanqua Camellia 'Autumn Rocket'
Bee-friendly
A camellia that grows up, not out.
Pet-safe
Sun to part sunAverage water8–10 ft
$99.95
Zones 7–9
Fruit tree
Pyrus pyrifolia
Hosui Asian Pear Tree
Bee-friendly
Crunches like an apple. Drips like a pear.
Drought-tough
Full sunAverage water12–15 ft
$119.95
Zones 5–9
Perennial
Allium hybrid
Allium 'Bobblehead'
Bee-friendly
Purple globes, bees on every one.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water28–32 in.
$36.99
Zones 4–8
Bulb
Crocus spp.
Giant Crocus Mix
Bee-friendly
One hundred reasons to look down.
Drought-tough
Sun to part sunAverage water4–6 in.
$79.95
Zones 3–8
Shrub
Spiraea japonica
Japanese Spirea 'Neon Flash'
Bee-friendly
Hot pink flat-tops, all summer.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Sun to part sunAverage water3–4 ft
$57.99
Zones 4–9
Perennial
Lobelia × speciosa
Cardinal Flower 'Starship Deep Rose'
Bee-friendly
Hummingbird bait, in deep rose.
Sun to part sunLots of water20–24 in.
$29.99
Zones 6–9
Fruit tree
Malus domestica
Fuji Apple Tree
Bee-friendly
Sweet, crunchy, and in no hurry.
Full sunAverage water10–15 ft
from $139.95
Zones 5–9
Fruit tree
Malus domestica
Columnar Apple 'Tasty Red'
Bee-friendly
An apple tree two feet wide.
Full sunAverage water8–10 ft
$129.95
Zones 4–8
Berry
Rubus hybrid
Primocane Blackberry 'APF-45'
Bee-friendly
Two crops a year. Thorns included.
Full sunAverage water4–8 ft
$99.95
Zones 4–8
Bulb
Iris × hollandica
Dutch Iris 'Sapphire Beauty'
Bee-friendly
True blue, which is rarer than you'd think.
Deer-resistant
Sun to part sunAverage water20–24 in
$44.95
Zones 5–9
Fruit tree
Pyrus pyrifolia
Asian Pear '20th Century'
Bee-friendly
Crunches like an apple. Drips like a pear.
Full sunAverage water12–20 ft
$119.95
Zones 5–9
Fruit tree
Prunus persica
Columnar Peach Tree 'Sweet Sensation'
Bee-friendly
A full-size peach on a skinny tree.
Full sunAverage water8–10 ft
$149.95
Zones 5–9
Perennial
Leucanthemum × superbum
Shasta Daisy 'Banana Cream II'
Bee-friendly
Opens butter yellow, finishes cream.
Sun to part sunAverage water20–24 in.
$34.99
Zones 5–9
Perennial
Pulmonaria 'Raspberry Splash'
Lungwort 'Raspberry Splash'
Bee-friendly
Raspberry flowers, silver-spotted leaves.
Deer-resistantDrought-toughShade-happy
Part sun to shadeAverage water8–12 in.
$34.99
Zones 4–8
Perennial
Lamium maculatum
Dead Nettle 'Orchid Frost'
Bee-friendly
Silver leaves that glow in shade.
Deer-resistantShade-happy
Part sun to shadeAverage water4–6 in.
$29.99
Zones 3–8
Perennial
Corydalis hybrid
Corydalis 'Canary Feathers'
Bee-friendly
Ferny leaves. Canary-yellow flowers. Shade.
Deer-resistantShade-happy
Part sun to shadeAverage water6–9 in.
$35.99
Zones 5–8
Shrub
Weigela florida 'Bokrasopin'
Weigela Sonic Bloom® Pink
Bee-friendly
Pink bells, spring through fall.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunAverage water4–5 ft
$77.99
Zones 4–8
Perennial
Iris domestica (syn. Belamcanda chinensis)
Blackberry Lily 'Freckle Face'
Bee-friendly
Freckled flowers, then fake blackberries.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water18–24 in.
$34.99
Zones 5–10
Shrub
Weigela florida 'Dark Horse'
Weigela 'Dark Horse'
Bee-friendly
Small, dark, and showy in spring.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunAverage water2–3 ft
$62.99
Zones 4–8
Fruit tree
Malus domestica
Granny Smith Apple Tree
Bee-friendly
Tart on purpose.
Full sunAverage water12–15 ft
from $129.95
Zones 6–9
Fruit tree
Malus domestica
Gala Apple Tree
Bee-friendly
The lunchbox apple, at the source.
Full sunAverage water10–20 ft
from $119.95
Zones 5–8
Fruit tree
Prunus persica
Peach 'Contender'
Bee-friendly
A peach that survives the winter.
Full sunAverage water12–15 ft
from $129.95
Zones 5–8
Fruit tree
Prunus persica
Patio Peach 'Bonfire'
Bee-friendly
Grown for the leaves. Peaches optional.
Full sunAverage water4–5 ft
from $109.95
Zones 5–8
Fruit tree
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Nectarine Tree 'Flavortop'
Bee-friendly
A peach without the fuzz.
Full sunAverage water15–20 ft
$129.95
Zones 5–8
Fruit tree
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Hardired Nectarine Tree
Bee-friendly
A nectarine for real winters.
Full sunAverage water10–12 ft
from $129.95
Zones 5–8
Fruit tree
Pyrus communis
Pear Tree 'Anjou'
Bee-friendly
Picked hard, eaten soft, kept for months.
Full sunAverage water18–20 ft
from $129.95
Zones 5–8
Citrus
Citrus unshiu
Satsuma Mandarin 'Owari'
Bee-friendly
Peels in one piece. No knife required.
Full sunAverage water8–10 ft
$99.95
Zones 8–11
Citrus
Citrus japonica
Nagami Kumquat Tree
Bee-friendly
Eat the peel. That is the point.
Full sunAverage water6–10 ft
$99.95
Zones 8–11
Citrus
Citrus junos
Yuzu Tree
Bee-friendly
The chef's citrus, and a tough one.
Full sunAverage water8–12 ft
$99.95
Zones 8–11
Perennial
Iris germanica
Reblooming Bearded Iris 'Harvest of Memories'
Bee-friendly
Yellow, fragrant, and back for seconds.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Sun to part sunLow water38 in.
$44.95
Zones 4–9
Perennial
Iris germanica
Bearded Iris 'Stairway to Heaven'
Bee-friendly
Cream on top, blue below.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Sun to part sunLow water38–40 in.
$44.95
Zones 4–9
Fruit tree
Prunus salicina
Plum Tree 'Santa Rosa'
Bee-friendly
The plum people actually remember.
Full sunAverage water15–20 ft
$99.95
Zones 6–9
Shrub
Weigela florida
Weigela Midnight Sun™
Bee-friendly
A tiny weigela with fiery leaves.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunAverage water12–18 in.
$77.99
Zones 4–8
Tree
Acer tataricum
Tatarian Maple 'Hot Wings'
Bee-friendly
The seeds are the show.
Drought-tough
Sun to part sunAverage water15–20 ft
from $249.95
Zones 3–8
Perennial
Buddleja 'SMNBDB'
Butterfly Bush Pugster Pinker®
Bee-friendly
Full-size flowers. Fun-size plant.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water18–24 in.
$55.99
Zones 5–9
Fruit tree
Persea americana
Avocado Tree 'Pancho'
Bee-friendly
Avocados, a little farther north.
Full sunAverage water15–25 ft
$129.95
Zones 9–11
Citrus
Citrus × clementina
Clementine Mandarin Tree
Bee-friendly
The lunchbox orange, from your own tree.
Full sunAverage water8–12 ft
from $99.95
Zones 9–11
Citrus
Citrus × limon
Lisbon Lemon Tree
Bee-friendly
The lemon that means it.
Full sunAverage water15–20 ft
$99.95
Zones 9–11
Citrus
Citrus reticulata × Citrus maxima
Cocktail Grapefruit Tree
Bee-friendly
Grapefruit, minus the pucker.
Full sunAverage water8–12 ft
$99.95
Zones 9–11
Citrus
Citrus limon
Bearss Lemon Tree (Florida)
Bee-friendly
A real lemon. Very juicy, very sour.
Full sunAverage water10–15 ft
$99.95
Zones 9–11
Citrus
Citrus × microcarpa
Calamondin Orange Tree
Bee-friendly
Small, sour and always fruiting.
Full sunAverage water6–10 ft
$99.95
Zones 9–11
Citrus
Citrus sinensis
Cara Cara Orange Tree
Bee-friendly
Orange outside. Pink inside.
Full sunAverage water8–15 ft
from $99.95
Zones 9–11
Citrus
Citrus australasica
Australian Finger Lime
Bee-friendly
Citrus caviar. Thorns included.
Sun to part sunAverage water6–10 ft
$99.95
Zones 9–11
Citrus
Citrus sinensis
Westin Orange Tree (Florida)
Bee-friendly
Chosen for what comes out of the squeezer.
Full sunAverage water12–20 ft
$99.95
Zones 9–11
Citrus
Citrus × latifolia
Persian Lime 'Bearss' (Florida)
Bee-friendly
The lime you buy, minus the store.
Full sunAverage water10–15 ft
$99.95
Zones 9–11
Citrus
Citrus sinensis
Washington Navel Orange Tree
Bee-friendly
The original seedless navel.
Full sunAverage water10–20 ft
from $99.95
Zones 9–11
Citrus
Citrus × hybrid
Lemon Tree 'New Zealand Lemonade'
Bee-friendly
A lemon you can actually eat.
Full sunAverage water8–12 ft
$99.95
Zones 9–11
Citrus
Citrus sinensis
Valencia Orange Tree (Florida)
Bee-friendly
The juice orange, by definition.
Full sunAverage water12–20 ft
$99.95
Zones 9–11
Citrus
Citrus × paradisi
Grapefruit Tree 'Ray Ruby' (Florida)
Bee-friendly
For people who think they hate grapefruit.
Full sunAverage water10–15 ft
$99.95
Zones 9–11
Shrub
Syringa
Lilac 'Crimson Doll'
Bee-friendly
A lilac that fits the yard.
Deer-resistant
Full sunAverage water3–5 ft
$169.95
Zones 4–8
Perennial
Centaurea montana
Perennial Cornflower 'Amethyst in Snow'
Bee-friendly
Spidery white petals, purple heart.
Drought-tough
Sun to part sunLow water12–24 in.
$30.99
Zones 3–8
Vine
Selenicereus
Dragon Fruit 'Edgar's Baby'
Bee-friendly
A cactus that climbs and makes fruit.
Drought-tough
Sun to part sunLow water
$99.95
Zones 10–11
Vine
Selenicereus undatus
White Dragon Fruit
Bee-friendly
A cactus that climbs and bears fruit.
Drought-tough
Sun to part sunLow water
$129.95
Zones 10–11
Perennial
Kniphofia hybrid
Red Hot Poker 'Papaya Popsicle'
Bee-friendly
Pocket-size torches. Hummingbirds approved.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water12–18 in.
$32.99
Zones 5–9
Tree
Hibiscus syriacus
Double Pink Rose of Sharon Tree
Bee-friendly
Blooms when everything else quits.
Drought-tough
Sun to part sunAverage water8–10 ft
$159.95
Zones 5–9
Shrub
Rhododendron catawbiense hybrid
Rhododendron 'Roseum Pink'
Bee-friendly
Pink in May. Evergreen after.
Part sunAverage water6–8 ft
$59.95
Zones 4–8
Shrub
Rhododendron hybrid
Rhododendron 'PJM'
Bee-friendly
The first rhododendron to bloom. Hard to kill.
Sun to part sunAverage water4–6 ft
$59.95
Zones 4–8
Perennial
Lavandula angustifolia
English Lavender 'Platinum Blonde'
Bee-friendly
Silver-and-cream leaves. Lavender, obviously.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water16–24 in.
$34.99
Zones 5–9
Citrus
Citrus hystrix
Makrut Lime Tree
Bee-friendly
A lime tree you grow for the leaves.
Full sunAverage water5–10 ft
from $99.95
Zones 10–11
Shrub
Spiraea japonica
Japanese Spirea Double Play® Gold
Bee-friendly
Gold leaves, pink flowers, no fuss.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Sun to part sunAverage water18–24 in.
$62.99
Zones 4–8
Shrub
Osmanthus fragrans
Tea Olive 'Aurantiacus'
Bee-friendly
You smell it before you see it.
Deer-resistant
Sun to part sunAverage water8–12 ft
$89.95
Zones 8–10
Shrub
Deutzia hybrid
Deutzia Yuki Kabuki™
Bee-friendly
A spring pom-pom of pink and white.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Sun to part sunAverage water3–4 ft
$68.99
Zones 5–8
Citrus
Citrus × aurantiifolia
Key Lime Tree (California)
Bee-friendly
The pie lime, at home.
Full sunAverage water6–10 ft
$99.95
Zones 10–11
Shrub
Buddleja davidii
Butterfly Bush 'Blueberry Pie'
Bee-friendly
Butterflies, on a short leash.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water2–3 ft
$99.95
Zones 5–9
Fruit tree
Prunus persica
Multi-Fruit Peach Tree
Bee-friendly
Several peaches. One hole to dig.
Full sunAverage water12–15 ft
$179.95
Zones 5–9
Perennial
Kniphofia
Red Hot Poker 'Redhot Popsicle'
Bee-friendly
Hummingbirds treat it like a drive-thru.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water16–24 in.
$32.99
Zones 6–9
Rose
Rosa
Shrub Rose Orange Glow Knock Out®
Bee-friendly
Orange-coral roses in waves till frost.
Drought-toughPet-safe
Full sunAverage water4–5 ft
$71.99
Zones 5–9
Shrub
Lagerstroemia
Crape Myrtle 'Scarlet'
Bee-friendly
Red in August heat.
Deer-resistantDrought-toughPet-safe
Full sunLow water
$99.95
Zones 7–10
Shrub
Hydrangea paniculata
Panicle Hydrangea 'Dragon Baby'
Bee-friendly
A full-size hydrangea show, pint-sized.
Sun to part sunAverage water2–3 ft
$109.95
Zones 3–8
Fruit tree
Malus domestica
Three-in-One Apple Tree
Bee-friendly
Three apples, one hole to dig.
Full sunAverage water10–15 ft
$229.95
Zones 5–8
Fruit tree
Malus domestica
Apple Orchard Collection, Four Trees
Bee-friendly
Four trees. Your own fall harvest.
Full sunAverage water10–20 ft
$499.95
Zones 5–8
Citrus
Citrus × pyriformis
Ponderosa Lemon Tree
Bee-friendly
One lemon per pie. Maybe two pies.
Full sunAverage water8–12 ft
from $249
Zones 9–11
Rose
Rosa
Groundcover Rose 'Apricot'
Bee-friendly
A rose that stays at knee height.
Full sunAverage water1–2 ft
$99.95
Zones 4–11
Fruit tree
Litchi chinensis
Lychee Tree 'Mauritius'
Bee-friendly
Grocery lychees can't compete.
Full sunAverage water20–30 ft
from $149.95
Zones 10–11
Fruit tree
Inga edulis
Ice Cream Bean Tree
Bee-friendly
The pod is the dessert.
Full sunAverage water30 ft
from $199.95
Zones 10–11
Shrub
Camellia sasanqua
Sasanqua Camellia 'Purple Haze'
Bee-friendly
Flowers in November, when nothing else bothers.
Pet-safe
Sun to part sunAverage water4–5 ft
$99.95
Zones 7–9
Fruit tree
Prunus avium
Sweet Cherry Tree 'Lapins'
Bee-friendly
Sweet cherries, no partner required.
Full sunAverage water15–20 ft
from $129.95
Zones 5–9
Fruit tree
Prunus persica
Peach Tree 'Frost'
Bee-friendly
The peach for wet springs.
Full sunAverage water12–15 ft
$129.95
Zones 5–9
Fruit tree
Malus domestica
Columnar Apple 'Golden Treat'
Bee-friendly
An apple tree for a balcony.
Full sunAverage water10 ft
$129.95
Zones 4–8
Berry
Rubus hybrid
Thornless Blackberry 'Ponca'
Bee-friendly
Sweet berries. No scratched forearms.
Full sunAverage water4–6 ft
$129.95
Zones 5–9
Fruit tree
Prunus persica
Patio Peach 'Bonanza'
Bee-friendly
A real peach tree. Chest height.
Full sunAverage water4–6 ft
from $99.95
Zones 6–9
Fruit tree
Prunus persica
Columnar Peach 'Blushing Pearl'
Bee-friendly
A peach tree that stays in its lane.
Full sunAverage water
$149.95
Zones 6–9
Citrus
Citrus × aurantiifolia
Key Lime Bush
Bee-friendly
The pie lime, at home.
Full sunAverage water6–10 ft
from $99.95
Zones 10–11
Citrus
Citrus × aurantiifolia
Key Lime Tree
Bee-friendly
The pie lime, at home.
Full sunAverage water6–10 ft
$99.95
Zones 10–11
Shrub
Hibiscus tiliaceus
Variegated Sea Hibiscus
Bee-friendly
Leaves like a sunset; flowers that change.
Sun to part sunAverage water6–10 ft
$349.95
Zones 10–11
Shrub
Buddleja
Butterfly Bush 'Birthday Cake'
Bee-friendly
Lavender-pink. Smells like honey. Covered in butterflies.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water4–5 ft
$99.95
Zones 5–9
Citrus
Citrus × latifolia
Persian Lime 'Bearss'
Bee-friendly
The lime you buy, minus the store.
Full sunAverage water10–15 ft
from $99.95
Zones 9–11
Citrus
Citrus limon
Lemon Tree 'Eureka'
Bee-friendly
The lemon. The actual lemon.
Full sunAverage water10–15 ft
$99.95
Zones 9–11
Tree
Lagerstroemia indica × fauriei
Crape Myrtle 'Natchez'
Bee-friendly
White flowers in July. Cinnamon bark in January.
Deer-resistantDrought-toughPet-safe
Full sunLow water20–30 ft
from $99.95
Zones 7–9
Tree
Lagerstroemia indica
Crape Myrtle 'Catawba'
Bee-friendly
Purple all summer, orange in fall.
Drought-toughPet-safe
Full sunLow water10–15 ft
$99.95
Zones 7–9
Rose
Rosa
Shrub Rose 'Gumball Goody'
Bee-friendly
Pink, round, and relentless.
Pet-safe
Full sunAverage water2–3 ft
$119.95
Zones 4–9
Fruit tree
Prunus avium
Sweet Cherry Tree 'Black Tartarian'
Bee-friendly
Early, dark, very sweet.
Full sunAverage water20–30 ft
from $129.95
Zones 5–8
Tree
Hydrangea paniculata
Panicle Hydrangea Tree 'Quick Fire'
Bee-friendly
Blooms first. Blushes longest.
Sun to part sunAverage water6–10 ft
$249.95
Zones 3–8
Back soon
Digitalis thapsi
Spanish Foxglove
Bee-friendly
The foxglove that likes it dry.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Sun to part sunLow water12–18 in.
$21.99
Zones 5–9
Back soon
Digitalis purpurea
Foxglove 'Apricot Beauty'
Bee-friendly
Apricot spires. Bumblebees not included.
Deer-resistantShade-happy
Sun to part sunAverage water3–5 ft
$21.99
Zones 4–8
Back soon
Delosperma sutherlandii
Hardy Ice Plant
Bee-friendly
Thrives where the hose doesn't reach.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water3–6 in.
$10.99
Zones 6–10
Back soon
Verbascum
Mullein 'Snow Maiden'
Bee-friendly
White spires, taller than you.
Full sunAverage water5–6 ft
$13.99
Zones 5–9
Back soon
Lagerstroemia indica × fauriei
Crape Myrtle 'Tuscarora'
Bee-friendly
Coral pink, mildew resistant, tree-sized.
Drought-toughPet-safe
Full sunLow water15–20 ft
$99.95
Zones 7–9
Back soon
Hylotelephium
Stonecrop 'Autumn Joy'
Bee-friendly
Looks good in every season, including winter.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water18–24 in.
$13.99
Zones 3–9
Back soon
Salvia yangii
Russian Sage
Bee-friendly
Silver, blue, and indifferent to drought.
Deer-resistantDrought-tough
Full sunLow water3–5 ft
$21.99
Zones 5–9
The Sunday Tip · every SundayThe Sunday Tip · you're on the list
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See you Sunday.
What to plant this week in your zone, every Sunday. New ways to plant and odd tricks that actually work.
Sunday's tip is written for your zone: what to plant this week, and a kit that fits.Set your zone and Sunday's tip gets specific: what to plant this week, and a kit that fits.
Patio pot kit
Balcony Brag
Forty square feet, big opinions.
4 plants · $165.92In a pot, any zone
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Deer-resistant border kit
Deer Can't Even
Everything in it tastes terrible to deer.
12 plants · $392.88Zones 5–8
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Office kit
The Desk Set
Three small plants, one desk.
3 plants · $45Indoors, any zone
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Drought garden kit
The Hot, Dry Bank
For the slope the hose doesn't reach.
14 plants · $554.86Zones 5–9
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Pollinator garden kit
The Pollinator Buffet
Open seating for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.
14 plants · $424.86Zones 4–9
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Shade garden kit
Shade Layers
For the spot the sun forgot.
8 plants · $151.92Zones 3–9
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Edible kit · plant this fall
The Snack Garden
Pick it, eat it, walk away.
4 plants · $199.80Zones 5–10
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