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Perennials that come back where you live.

The backbone of a good bed. Perennials that come back stronger, chosen for your zone and the spot you actually have.

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Salvia 'May Night'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 Japanese Painted Fern 'Pictum'Fern Athyrium niponicum var. pictum Japanese Painted Fern 'Pictum' Silver, green and burgundy. Brushstrokes included. Deer-resistantShade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water12–18 in. $29.99 Zones 4–8 Reblooming Bearded Iris 'Immortality'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 Lavender Sensational!®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 Daylily 'Stella de Oro'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 Stonecrop 'Neon'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 Shasta Daisy 'Becky'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 Catmint 'Kitten Around'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 Blue False IndigoPerennial Baptisia australis Blue False Indigo Native Plant it once. It outlives the fence. Deer-resistantHosts caterpillarsDrought-toughShade-happy Sun to part sunLow water3–4 ft $21.99 Zones 3–9 Purple ConeflowerPerennial Echinacea purpurea Purple Coneflower Native Blooms all summer. Asks for nothing. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Sun to part sunLow water2–4 ft $21.99 Zones 3–9 Bee Balm 'Jacob Cline'Perennial Monarda didyma Bee Balm 'Jacob Cline' Native variety Hummingbird bait in fire-engine red. Deer-resistantHosts caterpillars Sun to part sunAverage water3–4 ft $30.99 Zones 4–9 Daylily 'Rocket City'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 Balloon Flower 'Astra Blue'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 Ornamental Onion 'Serendipity'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 Tickseed 'Sunfire'Perennial Coreopsis grandiflora Tickseed 'Sunfire' Native variety Gold with a maroon eye. Very sunny. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunLow water20–24 in. $29.99 Zones 4–9 Aromatic Aster 'October Skies'Perennial Symphyotrichum oblongifolium Aromatic Aster 'October Skies' Native variety Saves its best for last. Deer-resistantHosts caterpillarsDrought-tough Full sunLow water1.5–2 ft $21.99 Zones 3–8 Blanket Flower 'Goblin'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 Salvia 'Marcus'Perennial Salvia nemorosa Salvia 'Marcus' Bee-friendly Short salvia, saturated violet. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunLow water8–12 in. $30.99 Zones 4–8 Coral Bells 'Midnight Rose'Perennial Heuchera Coral Bells 'Midnight Rose' Native variety Near-black leaves with hot-pink freckles. Deer-resistantShade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water10–12 in. $35.99 Zones 4–9 Coral Bells 'Fire Alarm'Perennial Heuchera Coral Bells 'Fire Alarm' Native variety Red leaves for the shady side. Deer-resistantShade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water8–12 in. $35.99 Zones 4–9 Coneflower 'Double Scoop Cranberry'Perennial Echinacea hybrid Coneflower 'Double Scoop Cranberry' Double red pompoms on a coneflower. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Sun to part sunLow water24–26 in. $34.99 Zones 4–9 FoamflowerPerennial Tiarella cordifolia Foamflower Native Shade's answer to a spring flower show. Deer-resistantShade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water6–12 in. $21.99 Zones 4–9 Lavender 'Provence'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 Salvia 'Caradonna'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 Catmint 'Purrsian Blue'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 Daylily 'Happy Returns'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 Lungwort 'High Contrast'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 Japanese Beech FernFern Phegopteris decursive-pinnata Japanese Beech Fern Fills the shade. Politely, mostly. Deer-resistantShade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water18–24 in. $29.99 Zones 4–8 Hardy Geranium Rozanne®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 Speedwell 'Royal Candles'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 Cedar Sage 'Prairie Fire'Perennial Salvia roemeriana Cedar Sage 'Prairie Fire' Native variety A hummingbird stop, under a foot tall. Deer-resistantDrought-toughShade-happy Sun to part sunLow water9–12 in. $21.99 Zones 7–10 Turtlehead 'Hot Lips'Perennial Chelone lyonii Turtlehead 'Hot Lips' Native variety Pink, late, and loves wet feet. Deer-resistantShade-happy Part sun to shadeLots of water18–24 in. $31.99 Zones 3–8 Speedwell Magic Show® 'Pink Potion'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 Short's Goldenrod 'Solar Cascade'Perennial Solidago shortii Short's Goldenrod 'Solar Cascade' Native variety Gold sprays. Doesn't cause hay fever. Deer-resistantHosts caterpillarsDrought-tough Full sunLow water24–30 in. $30.99 Zones 4–9 Anise Hyssop 'Blue Fortune'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 YarrowPerennial Achillea millefolium Yarrow Native Feathery leaves. Flat white flowers. No drama. Deer-resistantHosts caterpillarsDrought-tough Full sunLow water2–3 ft $21.99 Zones 3–9 Lesser CalamintPerennial 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 Russian Sage 'Little Spire'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 Salvia 'Snow Hill'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 Daylily 'Pardon Me'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 Bugleweed 'Burgundy Glow'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 Creeping Stonecrop 'Fulda Glow'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 Sweet GoldenrodPerennial Solidago odora Sweet Goldenrod Native Not your allergies. Blame the ragweed. Deer-resistantHosts caterpillarsDrought-tough Sun to part sunLow water2–4 ft $21.99 Zones 4–9 Red Hot Poker 'Pineapple Popsicle'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 Bearded Iris 'Beverly Sills'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 Hosta 'Patriot'Perennial Hosta Hosta 'Patriot' Green leaves, bright white trim. Shade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water12–18 in. $35.99 Zones 3–9 Daylily 'Passionate Returns'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 Stonecrop Rock 'N Grow® 'Boogie Woogie'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 Stonecrop 'John Creech'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 Blue Flag Iris 'Purple Flame'Perennial Iris versicolor Blue Flag Iris 'Purple Flame' Native variety Wants wet feet. Gives purple leaves. Deer-resistantHosts caterpillars Sun to part sunLots of water2–3 ft $37.99 Zones 3–9 Water AvensPerennial Geum rivale Water Avens Native Nodding bells for the wet spot. Deer-resistantShade-happy Sun to part sunLots of water12–18 in. $21.99 Zones 3–8 Ornamental Onion 'Millenium'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 Coneflower 'Flame Thrower'Perennial Echinacea 'Flame Thrower' Coneflower 'Flame Thrower' Native variety Hot colors, bees included. Deer-resistant Sun to part sunAverage water30–36 in. $35.99 Zones 4–9 Yarrow 'Saucy Seduction'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 Coneflower 'Hot Papaya'Perennial Echinacea hybrid Coneflower 'Hot Papaya' Double orange pom-poms. Pure show. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Sun to part sunLow water30–36 in. $34.99 Zones 4–9 Japanese Painted FernPerennial Athyrium niponicum var. pictum Japanese Painted Fern Silver for the shade garden. Deer-resistantShade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water12–18 in. $59.95 Zones 4–8 Virginia Mountain MintPerennial Pycnanthemum virginianum Virginia Mountain Mint Native Narrow leaves, white buttons, a lot of bees. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunAverage water2–3 ft $21.99 Zones 3–7 Hairy Mountain MintPerennial Pycnanthemum pilosum Hairy Mountain Mint Native Minty, fuzzy, and swarming with bees. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Sun to part sunLow water2–3 ft $21.99 Zones 4–8 Daylily 'Purple de Oro'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 Catmint 'Cat's Meow'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 Mouse Ear Tickseed 'Nana'Perennial Coreopsis auriculata Mouse Ear Tickseed 'Nana' Native variety Gold buttons, early, low to the ground. Deer-resistant Sun to part sunAverage water6–9 in. $29.99 Zones 4–9 Dwarf Bearded Iris 'Cat's Eye'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 Hosta Shadowland® 'Wu-La-La'Perennial Hosta Hosta Shadowland® 'Wu-La-La' Blue-green giant with a lime trim. Shade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water3–4 ft $36.99 Zones 3–9 Hosta Shadowland® 'Seducer'Perennial Hosta Hosta Shadowland® 'Seducer' Dark green, gold trim, ruffled edges. Shade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water22–26 in. $37.99 Zones 3–9 Coneflower 'Tomato Soup'Perennial Echinacea 'Tomato Soup' Coneflower 'Tomato Soup' Native variety Exactly the color on the label. Deer-resistant Sun to part sunAverage water24–36 in. $35.99 Zones 4–9 Stonecrop 'Dragon's Blood'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 Coral Bells 'Balboa Sunset'Perennial Heuchera Coral Bells 'Balboa Sunset' Native variety Grown for the leaves. Flowers are a bonus. Deer-resistantShade-happy Sun to part sunAverage water10–12 in. from $49.95 Zones 4–9 Rough Coneflower 'Sundance'Perennial Rudbeckia grandiflora Rough Coneflower 'Sundance' Native variety Black-eyed Susan, with longer legs. Deer-resistantHosts caterpillarsDrought-tough Full sunLow water3–4 ft $21.99 Zones 5–8 Garden Phlox 'Dark Pink'Perennial Phlox Garden Phlox 'Dark Pink' Native variety Short phlox. Big pink heads. Full sunAverage water15–18 in. $21.99 Zones 4–9 Coral Bells 'Paris'Perennial Heuchera Coral Bells 'Paris' Native variety A coral bells that actually flowers. Deer-resistantShade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water8–10 in. $35.99 Zones 4–9 Hosta Shadowland® 'Autumn Frost'Perennial Hosta Hosta Shadowland® 'Autumn Frost' Frosty blue, trimmed in gold. Shade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water10–12 in. $37.99 Zones 3–9 Coneflower 'Tiki Torch'Perennial Echinacea hybrid Coneflower 'Tiki Torch' Native variety Pure orange. No pastels here. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Sun to part sunLow water2–3 ft $35.99 Zones 4–9 Hosta Shadowland® 'Diamond Lake'Perennial Hosta Hosta Shadowland® 'Diamond Lake' Wide, wavy, and built to last. Shade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water14–18 in. $37.99 Zones 3–9 Clary Sage 'Vatican Pink'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 Spanish FoxglovePerennial 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 Hosta 'Guacamole'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 Daylily 'Going Bananas'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 Beardtongue 'Blackbeard'Perennial Penstemon Beardtongue 'Blackbeard' Native variety Near-black leaves. Lavender tubes. Hummingbirds. Deer-resistantHosts caterpillarsDrought-tough Sun to part sunLow water24–30 in. $31.99 Zones 3–8 Tickseed 'Super Star'Perennial Coreopsis grandiflora Tickseed 'Super Star' Native variety Lemon yellow with a red eye. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunLow water14–16 in. $29.99 Zones 4–9 Hosta Shadowland® 'Waterslide'Perennial Hosta Hosta Shadowland® 'Waterslide' Blue ripples that hold into fall. Shade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water12–14 in. $37.99 Zones 3–9 Coneflower 'Fried Egg'Perennial Echinacea hybrid Coneflower 'Fried Egg' Native variety Sunny side up. All summer. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Sun to part sunLow water10–14 in. $35.99 Zones 4–9 Hosta 'Sagae'Perennial Hosta 'Sagae' Hosta 'Sagae' Upright, frosty, and built to last. Shade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water24–28 in. $36.99 Zones 3–9 Cutleaf Coneflower 'Herbstsonne'Perennial Rudbeckia laciniata 'Herbstsonne' Cutleaf Coneflower 'Herbstsonne' Native variety Seven feet of late-summer yellow. Deer-resistantHosts caterpillars Full sunAverage water5–7 ft $44.99 Zones 4–9 Daylily Rainbow Rhythm® 'Nosferatu'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 Coneflower 'White Swan'Perennial Echinacea purpurea Coneflower 'White Swan' Native variety The classic, in clean white. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Sun to part sunLow water24–36 in. $29.99 Zones 3–8 Speedwell 'Very Van Gogh'Perennial Veronica Speedwell 'Very Van Gogh' Bee-friendly Purple spikes, painted thick. Deer-resistant Full sunAverage water18–20 in. $29.99 Zones 4–9 Catmint 'Cat's Pajamas'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 Foxglove 'Apricot Beauty'Perennial 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 Woodland Phlox 'May Breeze'Perennial Phlox divaricata Woodland Phlox 'May Breeze' Native variety Spring in the shade, and it smells good. Shade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water12–15 in. $21.99 Zones 3–7 Yarrow 'Firefly Sunshine'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 Coral Bells 'Magma'Perennial Heuchera Coral Bells 'Magma' Native variety Hot-pink new leaves that cool to red. Deer-resistantShade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water12–16 in. $34.99 Zones 4–9 Coral Bells 'Southern Comfort'Perennial Heuchera villosa hybrid Coral Bells 'Southern Comfort' Native variety Peach to amber, sweet in the heat. Deer-resistantShade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water14–22 in. $35.99 Zones 4–9 Hosta 'Touch of Class'Perennial Hosta Hosta 'Touch of Class' Blue edges, chartreuse heart. Shade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water12–16 in. $35.99 Zones 3–9 Foamy Bells Fun and Games® 'Eye Spy'Perennial × Heucherella Foamy Bells Fun and Games® 'Eye Spy' Native variety Chartreuse leaves, red veins, pink flowers. Deer-resistantShade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water8–10 in. $35.99 Zones 4–9 Coral Bells 'Obsidian'Perennial Heuchera Coral Bells 'Obsidian' Native variety Velvety near-black leaves. All year. Deer-resistantShade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water10–12 in. $35.99 Zones 4–9 Hosta 'Pocketful of Sunshine'Perennial Hosta 'Pocketful of Sunshine' Hosta 'Pocketful of Sunshine' Small hosta. Big glow. Shade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water7–9 in. $36.99 Zones 3–9 Coral Bells 'Grape Expectations'Perennial Heuchera Coral Bells 'Grape Expectations' Native variety Grape-purple leaves, silver overlay. Deer-resistantShade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water10–15 in. $32.99 Zones 4–9 Allium 'Bubble Bath'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 Hosta 'Big Daddy'Perennial Hosta Hosta 'Big Daddy' Blue, puckered, and built like a tank. Shade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water20–24 in. $37.99 Zones 3–9 Foamflower 'Spring Symphony'Perennial Tiarella 'Spring Symphony' Foamflower 'Spring Symphony' Native variety Pink froth over painted leaves. Deer-resistantShade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water6–12 in. $32.99 Zones 4–9 Jacob's Ladder 'Stairway to Heaven'Perennial Polemonium reptans Jacob's Ladder 'Stairway to Heaven' Native variety Variegated ladders. Sky-blue bells. Deer-resistantShade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water12–18 in. $34.99 Zones 4–8 LeadwortPerennial Ceratostigma plumbaginoides Leadwort Blue flowers, red leaves, same week. Deer-resistantDrought-toughShade-happy Sun to part sunAverage water9–12 in. $21.99 Zones 5–9 Hosta 'Francee'Perennial Hosta Hosta 'Francee' The classic white-edged hosta. Shade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water14–20 in. $21.99 Zones 3–9 Foamy Bells Fun and Games® 'Red Rover'Perennial × Heucherella Foamy Bells Fun and Games® 'Red Rover' Native variety Green maple leaves with red veins. Deer-resistantShade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water6–8 in. $35.99 Zones 4–9 Salvia 'East Friesland'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 Showy Evening Primrose 'Siskiyou'Perennial Oenothera speciosa Showy Evening Primrose 'Siskiyou' Native variety Pink cups for the hot, dry spots. Deer-resistantHosts caterpillarsDrought-tough Sun to part sunLow water10–12 in. $31.99 Zones 5–9 Lungwort 'Dark Vader'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 Coral Bells 'Black Taffeta'Perennial Heuchera 'Black Taffeta' Coral Bells 'Black Taffeta' Native variety Almost black. Very much the point. Deer-resistantShade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water10–12 in. $35.99 Zones 4–9 Tickseed 'Tequila Sunrise'Perennial Coreopsis grandiflora Tickseed 'Tequila Sunrise' Native variety Variegated leaves, gold flowers, red fall. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunLow water18 in. $29.99 Zones 5–9 Hosta 'Mighty Mouse'Perennial Hosta 'Mighty Mouse' Hosta 'Mighty Mouse' Tiny, thick-skinned, and tougher than it looks. Shade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water6–8 in. $36.99 Zones 3–9 Hosta 'Humpback Whale'Perennial Hosta 'Humpback Whale' Hosta 'Humpback Whale' Big and blue. Plan accordingly. Shade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water2–3 ft $36.99 Zones 3–9 Salvia 'New Dimension Blue'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 Pinks Kahori®Perennial Dianthus hybrid Pinks Kahori® Spicy-sweet pink on a silver mat. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunLow water6–8 in. $34.99 Zones 4–9 Tickseed Sizzle & Spice® 'Red Hot Vanilla'Perennial Coreopsis hybrid Tickseed Sizzle & Spice® 'Red Hot Vanilla' Native variety Red and cream, all summer, no drama. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunLow water15–18 in. $34.99 Zones 5–9 Sweet WoodruffPerennial 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 Betony 'Hummelo'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 Dixie Wood FernFern Dryopteris × australis Dixie Wood Fern Native variety Tall, upright, and deer leave it alone. Deer-resistantShade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water3–4 ft $29.99 Zones 5–9 Dianthus 'Frosty Fire'Perennial Dianthus × allwoodii Dianthus 'Frosty Fire' Red doubles over blue-gray tufts. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunLow water5–7 in. $32.99 Zones 4–9 Speedwell Magic Show® 'White Wands'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 Garden Phlox Flame CoralPerennial Phlox paniculata 'Barsixtytwo' Garden Phlox Flame Coral Native variety Coral phlox, short enough for the front. Sun to part sunAverage water12–18 in. $34.99 Zones 4–8 Hosta 'Vulcan'Perennial Hosta Hosta 'Vulcan' White-hot center, dark green rim. Shade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water20–22 in. $36.99 Zones 3–9 Hardy Hibiscus Summerific® 'Lilac Crush'Perennial Hibiscus 'Lilac Crush' Hardy Hibiscus Summerific® 'Lilac Crush' Native variety Plate-size flowers. Last one up in spring. Deer-resistantHosts caterpillars Full sunLots of water5–5.5 ft $62.99 Zones 4–9 Coral Bells Primo® 'Mahogany Monster'Perennial Heuchera hybrid (H. villosa parentage) Coral Bells Primo® 'Mahogany Monster' Native variety Huge mahogany leaves. Takes the heat. Deer-resistantShade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water12–16 in. $35.99 Zones 4–9 Autumn Fern 'Brilliance'Fern Dryopteris erythrosora Autumn Fern 'Brilliance' Copper-orange new fronds, every spring. Deer-resistantShade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water18–24 in. $29.99 Zones 5–9 MulleinPerennial Verbascum roripifolium Mullein Bee-friendly A pale yellow cloud on wire. Drought-tough Full sunLow water3–4 ft $21.99 Zones 5–8 Tickseed Big Bang™ 'Mercury Rising'Perennial Coreopsis hybrid Tickseed Big Bang™ 'Mercury Rising' Native variety Wine-red daisies, summer into fall. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunLow water15–18 in. $29.99 Zones 5–9 Tickseed Sizzle & Spice® 'Hot Paprika'Perennial Coreopsis verticillata 'Hot Paprika' Tickseed Sizzle & Spice® 'Hot Paprika' Native variety Actual red. Not orange pretending. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunLow water15–18 in. $32.99 Zones 5–9 Coneflower 'Cheyenne Spirit'Perennial Echinacea hybrid Coneflower 'Cheyenne Spirit' Native variety Every plant a different color. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Sun to part sunLow water24–30 in. $30.99 Zones 4–9 Tickseed Li'l Bang™ 'Daybreak'Perennial Coreopsis hybrid Tickseed Li'l Bang™ 'Daybreak' Native variety Small plant. Big sunrise. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunLow water8–12 in. $30.99 Zones 5–9 Tickseed Uptick™ Yellow & RedPerennial Coreopsis hybrid Tickseed Uptick™ Yellow & Red Native variety Big yellow daisies with a red streak. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunLow water12–14 in. $29.99 Zones 5–9 Tickseed Li'l Bang™ 'Red Elf'Perennial Coreopsis hybrid Tickseed Li'l Bang™ 'Red Elf' Native variety Tiny plant, red daisies, nonstop. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunLow water8–12 in. $29.99 Zones 5–9 Hardy Hibiscus Summerific® 'Evening Rose'Perennial Hibiscus hybrid Hardy Hibiscus Summerific® 'Evening Rose' Native variety Hot pink flowers on near-black leaves. Hosts caterpillars Full sunLots of water3.5–4 ft $62.99 Zones 4–9 Butterfly Bush Pugster Periwinkle®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 Peony 'Dr. Alexander Fleming'Perennial Paeonia lactiflora Peony 'Dr. Alexander Fleming' Fragrant pink doubles. Bring scissors. Deer-resistant Sun to part sunAverage water2–3 ft $53.99 Zones 3–8 Purple Prairie CloverPerennial Dalea purpurea Purple Prairie Clover Native Blooms in rings, bottom to top. Drought-tough Full sunLow water1–3 ft $13.99 Zones 3–8 Dianthus Kahori® PinkPerennial Dianthus 'Hobeakapink' Dianthus Kahori® Pink Small, pink, and smells like cloves. Deer-resistant Full sunAverage water6–8 in. $34.99 Zones 5–9 Missouri Evening Primrose 'Evening Sun'Perennial Oenothera missouriensis 'Evening Sun' Missouri Evening Primrose 'Evening Sun' Native variety Opens at happy hour. Stays out late. Deer-resistantHosts caterpillarsDrought-tough Full sunLow water3–6 in. $32.99 Zones 4–8 Shasta Daisy 'Snowcap'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 Blue Star CreeperPerennial Isotoma fluviatilis (syn. Laurentia fluviatilis) Blue Star Creeper Tiny blue stars between the pavers. Sun to part sunAverage water2–4 in. $30.99 Zones 5–9 Lady's Mantle 'Thriller'Perennial Alchemilla mollis Lady's Mantle 'Thriller' Holds raindrops. Holds the edge. Deer-resistantShade-happy Sun to part sunAverage water12–24 in. $29.99 Zones 3–8 Hardy BegoniaPerennial Begonia grandis Hardy Begonia Looks tropical. Winters outside anyway. Shade-happy Part sun to shadeLots of water18–24 in. $21.99 Zones 6–9 Daylily 'Double Pardon Me'Perennial Hemerocallis Daylily 'Double Pardon Me' Double the ruffles. Half the height. Drought-tough Sun to part sunAverage water12–18 in. $40.99 Zones 3–9 Butterfly Bush Pugster Blue®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 Bugleweed 'Black Scallop'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 Smooth AsterPerennial Symphyotrichum laeve Smooth Aster Native Blue flowers when everything else quits. Hosts caterpillarsDrought-tough Full sunLow water2–4 ft $13.99 Zones 4–8 Hardy Ice PlantSucculent 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 Cardinal Flower 'Queen Victoria'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 Bugleweed 'Chocolate Chip'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 Daylily 'Buttered Popcorn'Perennial Hemerocallis 'Buttered Popcorn' Daylily 'Buttered Popcorn' Big, buttery, and it comes back for more. Drought-tough Sun to part sunAverage water28–32 in. $39.99 Zones 3–9 Daylily 'Monterey Jack'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 Hosta 'Rainforest Sunrise'Perennial Hosta Hosta 'Rainforest Sunrise' Glossy, puckered, and pot-sized. Shade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water6–10 in. $36.99 Zones 3–9 Artichoke AgaveSucculent Agave parryi ssp. truncata Artichoke Agave An artichoke that bites back. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunLow water1.5 ft $10.99 Zones 6–9 Hosta Shadowland® 'Empress Wu'Perennial Hosta 'Empress Wu' Hosta Shadowland® 'Empress Wu' Leaves the size of a serving platter. Shade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water3–4 ft $37.99 Zones 3–9 Coneflower Sombrero® Lemon YellowPerennial Echinacea × hybrida Coneflower Sombrero® Lemon Yellow Native variety Lemon yellow, bees included. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Sun to part sunLow water18–22 in. $34.99 Zones 4–9 Hosta 'Curly Fries'Perennial Hosta Hosta 'Curly Fries' Named exactly right. Shade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water6 in. $13.99 Zones 3–9 Hosta 'Mini Skirt'Perennial Hosta Hosta 'Mini Skirt' Five inches tall, all ruffles. Shade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water5 in. $13.99 Zones 3–9 Hosta 'Silly String'Perennial Hosta Hosta 'Silly String' Narrow, wavy leaves in a low tangle. Shade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage waterUnder 1 ft $13.99 Zones 3–9 Hosta 'Fire Island'Perennial Hosta Hosta 'Fire Island' Yellow leaves, red stems, no subtlety. Shade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water12 in. $13.99 Zones 3–9 Hosta 'Praying Hands'Perennial Hosta Hosta 'Praying Hands' Stands up straight. Unusual, for a hosta. Shade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water14–18 in. $13.99 Zones 3–9 Hens and ChicksSucculent Sempervivum Hens and Chicks The mother plant multiplies. You do nothing. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Sun to part sunLow water3–6 in. $10.99 Zones 4–8 Hosta 'Dream Queen'Perennial Hosta Hosta 'Dream Queen' Blue leaves with a cream center. Shade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water20 in. $13.99 Zones 3–9 Hosta 'Cameo'Perennial Hosta Hosta 'Cameo' A miniature with a cream border. Shade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water6 in. $13.99 Zones 3–9 Hosta 'Island Breeze'Perennial Hosta Hosta 'Island Breeze' Gold center, green edge, red stems. Shade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water12–16 in. $13.99 Zones 3–9 Hosta 'Wiggles and Squiggles'Perennial Hosta Hosta 'Wiggles and Squiggles' Every leaf looks like it got a perm. Shade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water10 in. $13.99 Zones 3–9 Hosta 'Party Streamers'Perennial Hosta Hosta 'Party Streamers' A fountain of narrow, wavy leaves. Shade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water1 ft $13.99 Zones 3–9 Coneflower Sombrero® Salsa RedPerennial Echinacea 'Balsomsed' Coneflower Sombrero® Salsa Red Native variety Red that doesn't fade by August. Deer-resistant Sun to part sunAverage water24–36 in. $34.99 Zones 4–9 Lady Fern 'Lady in Red'Fern Athyrium filix-femina var. angustum 'Lady in Red' Lady Fern 'Lady in Red' Native variety Lace on red stems. Native, too. Deer-resistantShade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water2–3 ft $29.99 Zones 3–8 Hosta 'Halcyon'Perennial Hosta Hosta 'Halcyon' The blue hosta everyone measures against. Shade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water15–18 in. $36.99 Zones 3–9 Hosta 'Liberty'Perennial Hosta 'Liberty' Hosta 'Liberty' Wide margins. Thick skin. Slugs give up. Shade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water22–26 in. $34.99 Zones 3–9 Spiderwort Amethyst Kiss™Perennial Tradescantia (Andersoniana Group) Spiderwort Amethyst Kiss™ Native variety Three petals, deep violet, every morning. Shade-happy Sun to part sunAverage water12–18 in. $34.99 Zones 4–9 Hosta 'Brother Stefan'Perennial Hosta Hosta 'Brother Stefan' Gold centers, blue edges, serious pucker. Shade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water18–24 in. $36.99 Zones 3–9 Coneflower 'Mellow Yellows'Perennial Echinacea hybrid Coneflower 'Mellow Yellows' Native variety Every shade of butter, on one plant. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Sun to part sunLow water24–30 in. $29.99 Zones 4–9 Coneflower Sombrero® Summer SolsticePerennial Echinacea 'Balsomsolst' Coneflower Sombrero® Summer Solstice Native variety Sunshine yellow, on a short plant. Deer-resistant Sun to part sunAverage water18–20 in. $34.99 Zones 4–9 Mullein 'Snow Maiden'Perennial Verbascum Mullein 'Snow Maiden' Bee-friendly White spires, taller than you. Full sunAverage water5–6 ft $13.99 Zones 5–9 Bee Balm 'Leading Lady Amethyst'Perennial Monarda hybrid Bee Balm 'Leading Lady Amethyst' Native variety Knee-high bee balm. Hummingbirds still find it. Deer-resistantHosts caterpillars Full sunAverage water10–14 in. $39.99 Zones 4–9 Catmint 'Chartreuse on the Loose'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 Coneflower Sombrero® Adobe OrangePerennial Echinacea 'Balsomador' Coneflower Sombrero® Adobe Orange Native variety Short, loud, and very orange. Deer-resistant Sun to part sunAverage water18–20 in. $34.99 Zones 4–9 Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears'Perennial Hosta Hosta 'Blue Mouse Ears' Small, round and very hard to dislike. Shade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water6–8 in. $13.99 Zones 3–8 Pinks 'Neon Star Improved'Perennial Dianthus 'Wp20 Neo01' Pinks 'Neon Star Improved' Hot pink and smells like cloves. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunLow water5–7 in. $34.99 Zones 4–9 Coral Bells Dressed Up™ 'Evening Gown'Perennial Heuchera 'Evening Gown' Coral Bells Dressed Up™ 'Evening Gown' Native variety Ruffled, glossy and dressed for dinner. Deer-resistantShade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water12–14 in. $35.99 Zones 4–9 Allium 'Bobblehead'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 Dianthus Kahori® ScarletPerennial Dianthus hybrid Dianthus Kahori® Scarlet Scarlet, white-eyed, and blooming again. Deer-resistant Full sunAverage water6–8 in. $34.99 Zones 4–9 Hosta 'Stained Glass'Perennial Hosta Hosta 'Stained Glass' Gold leaves, green leading. Fragrant flowers. Shade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water12–15 in. $36.99 Zones 3–9 Tassel FernFern Polystichum polyblepharum Tassel Fern Evergreen, glossy, ignored by deer. Deer-resistantShade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water1.5–2 ft $13.99 Zones 5–8 Hardy Hibiscus 'Dark Mystery'Perennial Hibiscus 'Dark Mystery' Hardy Hibiscus 'Dark Mystery' Native variety Dark leaves, giant white flowers. Deer-resistantHosts caterpillars Full sunLots of water5–5.5 ft $61.99 Zones 4–9 Coneflower 'Raspberry Truffle'Perennial Echinacea purpurea Coneflower 'Raspberry Truffle' Double pom-pom coneflowers in raspberry sherbet. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Sun to part sunLow water18–22 in. $34.99 Zones 4–9 Pinks 'Paint the Town Fuchsia'Perennial Dianthus hybrid Pinks 'Paint the Town Fuchsia' Loud pink, on a cushion of blue. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunLow water6–8 in. $38.99 Zones 4–9 Foamy Bells 'Sweet Tea'Perennial × Heucherella Foamy Bells 'Sweet Tea' Native variety Cinnamon-orange leaves that change with seasons. Deer-resistantShade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water12–20 in. $35.99 Zones 4–9 Cardinal Flower 'Starship Deep Rose'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 Alpine CatchflyPerennial Lychnis alpina Alpine Catchfly Tiny, pink, and happiest in gravel. Full sunLow water3–6 in. $10.99 Zones 4–8 Hosta 'Atlantis'Perennial Hosta 'Atlantis' Hosta 'Atlantis' Plant it once. Give it room. Shade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water2–2.5 ft $37.99 Zones 3–9 Shasta Daisy 'Banana Cream II'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 Creeping Jenny 'Goldii'Perennial Lysimachia nummularia Creeping Jenny 'Goldii' Gold coins that run downhill. Deer-resistantShade-happy Sun to part sunLots of water2–4 in. $29.99 Zones 4–8 Lungwort 'Raspberry Splash'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 Dead Nettle 'Orchid Frost'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 Corydalis 'Canary Feathers'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 Blue-Eyed Grass 'Moody Blues'Perennial Sisyrinchium idahoense var. macounii 'Moody Blues' Blue-Eyed Grass 'Moody Blues' Native variety Not a grass. Definitely blue. Sun to part sunAverage water10–12 in. $30.99 Zones 4–8 Blackberry Lily 'Freckle Face'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 Hardy Hibiscus Summerific® 'All Eyes on Me'Perennial Hibiscus hybrid Hardy Hibiscus Summerific® 'All Eyes on Me' Native variety Dinner-plate flowers. Neighbors will ask. Deer-resistantHosts caterpillars Full sunLots of water3–3.5 ft $62.99 Zones 4–9 Reblooming Bearded Iris 'Harvest of Memories'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 Bearded Iris 'Stairway to Heaven'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 Cardinal Flower 'Black Truffle'Perennial Lobelia cardinalis 'Black Truffle' Cardinal Flower 'Black Truffle' Native variety Red flowers. Dark leaves. Hummingbirds on call. Deer-resistantShade-happy Sun to part sunLots of water3–4 ft $32.99 Zones 4–9 Hardy Hibiscus 'Blackberry Merlot'Perennial Hibiscus hybrid Hardy Hibiscus 'Blackberry Merlot' Native variety Dinner-plate flowers in merlot red. Hosts caterpillars Full sunLots of water4–4.5 ft $61.99 Zones 4–9 Dianthus Star Single™ Fire Star ImprovedPerennial Dianthus hybrid Dianthus Star Single™ Fire Star Improved Small, red, and spicy-scented. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunLow water5–7 in. $36.99 Zones 4–9 Garden Phlox 'Soft Pink'Perennial Phlox paniculata Garden Phlox 'Soft Pink' Native variety Old-fashioned phlox, minus the tall flop. Sun to part sunAverage water15–18 in. $21.99 Zones 4–9 Butterfly Bush Pugster Pinker®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 Perennial Cornflower 'Amethyst in Snow'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 Coneflower Pixie Meadowbrite™Perennial Echinacea hybrid Coneflower Pixie Meadowbrite™ Native variety A compact coneflower that does not lean. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Sun to part sunLow water16–20 in. $35.99 Zones 4–8 Red Hot Poker 'Papaya Popsicle'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 Sneezeweed Salud™ EmbersPerennial Helenium autumnale 'Balsaluemb' Sneezeweed Salud™ Embers Native variety Fall color, before the trees do it. Deer-resistant Full sunLots of water15–18 in. $46.99 Zones 4–8 English Lavender 'Platinum Blonde'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 Peony 'Sorbet'Perennial Paeonia lactiflora 'Sorbet' Peony 'Sorbet' Layered like dessert. Back every June. Deer-resistant Sun to part sunAverage water30–36 in. $53.99 Zones 3–8 Great Blue Lobelia, Starter SizePerennial Lobelia siphilitica Great Blue Lobelia, Starter Size Native Cardinal flower's easygoing blue cousin. Deer-resistantShade-happy Sun to part sunLots of water2–3 ft $13.99 Zones 4–9 Japanese Painted Fern 'Regal Red'Fern Athyrium niponicum var. pictum Japanese Painted Fern 'Regal Red' A painted fern with a wine habit. Deer-resistantShade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water12–18 in. $29.99 Zones 4–8 Red Hot Poker 'Redhot Popsicle'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 Woodland Phlox 'May Breeze', Starter SizePerennial Phlox divaricata Woodland Phlox 'May Breeze', Starter Size Native variety Spring in the shade, and it smells good. Shade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water12–15 in. $13.99 Zones 3–7 Hosta 'August Moon'Back soon Hosta Hosta 'August Moon' Chartreuse in spring, gold by August. Shade-happy Part sun to shadeAverage water20 in. $21.99 Zones 3–9 Brown-eyed Susan 'Blackjack Gold'Back soon Rudbeckia triloba Brown-eyed Susan 'Blackjack Gold' Native variety Hundreds of small daisies. Not an exaggeration. Deer-resistantHosts caterpillarsDrought-toughShade-happy Sun to part sunAverage water3–4 ft $21.99 Zones 3–8 Spotted Bee BalmBack soon Monarda punctata Spotted Bee Balm Native Odd-looking flowers. Every bee in town. Deer-resistantHosts caterpillarsDrought-toughShade-happy Sun to part sunLow water1.5–2 ft $21.99 Zones 3–8 Tickseed 'Jethro Tull'Back soon Coreopsis Tickseed 'Jethro Tull' Native variety Fluted petals. No flute solo required. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunLow water18 in. $21.99 Zones 5–9 Azure SageBack soon Salvia azurea Azure Sage Native Sky blue, late, and a little floppy. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunLow water3–5 ft $21.99 Zones 5–9 Prairie Blazing StarBack soon Liatris pycnostachya Prairie Blazing Star Native Purple spikes. Butterflies line up. Full sunAverage water3–5 ft $21.99 Zones 3–9 Clustered Mountain MintBack soon Pycnanthemum muticum Clustered Mountain Mint Native A bee magnet that needs elbow room. Deer-resistantShade-happy Sun to part sunAverage water2–3 ft $21.99 Zones 4–8 Cardinal FlowerBack soon Lobelia cardinalis Cardinal Flower Native Red enough to stop hummingbirds midair. Deer-resistantShade-happy Sun to part sunLots of water2–4 ft $21.99 Zones 3–9 False Sunflower 'Summer Nights'Back soon Heliopsis helianthoides False Sunflower 'Summer Nights' Native variety Sunflower color on burgundy stems. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunLow water3–5 ft $21.99 Zones 4–9 Great Blue LobeliaBack soon Lobelia siphilitica Great Blue Lobelia Native Cardinal flower's easygoing blue cousin. Deer-resistantShade-happy Sun to part sunLots of water2–3 ft $21.99 Zones 4–9 Golden RagwortBack soon Packera aurea Golden Ragwort Native Spring gold for the wet, shady spot. Deer-resistantShade-happy Sun to part sunLots of water1–2 ft $21.99 Zones 3–8 Stokes' Aster 'Honeysong Purple'Back soon Stokesia laevis Stokes' Aster 'Honeysong Purple' Native variety Big frilly flowers on a short plant. Deer-resistantDrought-tough Full sunAverage water12–24 in. $21.99 Zones 5–9 Hoary Mountain MintBack soon Pycnanthemum incanum Hoary Mountain Mint Native Every pollinator in the county, one plant. Deer-resistantDrought-toughShade-happy Sun to part sunLow water2–3 ft $21.99 Zones 4–8 Stonecrop 'Autumn Joy'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 Golden AlexandersBack soon Zizia aurea Golden Alexanders Native Swallowtail nursery, with flowers. Shade-happy Sun to part sunAverage water1.5–3 ft $21.99 Zones 3–8 Lady's MantleBack soon Alchemilla mollis Lady's Mantle Holds raindrops like it's showing off. Deer-resistantShade-happy Sun to part sunAverage water12–18 in. $21.99 Zones 3–8 Leadwort, Starter SizeBack soon Ceratostigma plumbaginoides Leadwort, Starter Size Blue flowers, red leaves, same week. Deer-resistantDrought-toughShade-happy Sun to part sunAverage water9–12 in. $13.99 Zones 5–9 Russian SageBack 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 Aromatic Aster 'Raydon's Favorite'Back soon Symphyotrichum oblongifolium Aromatic Aster 'Raydon's Favorite' Native variety The last bloom of the year. Deer-resistantHosts caterpillarsDrought-tough Full sunLow water2–3 ft $21.99 Zones 3–8 Blue False Indigo, Starter SizeBack soon Baptisia australis Blue False Indigo, Starter Size Native Plant it once. It outlives the fence. Deer-resistantHosts caterpillarsDrought-toughShade-happy Sun to part sunLow water3–4 ft $10.99 Zones 3–9

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