All Plants (E)

Perennial: Deer resistant. Native to eastern United States. Bushy, upright, mounding habit with burgundy stems that bears large umbrella-like heads of lavender-rose blooms. Good cut flower. Nice border/hedge plant or for use in large containers. Attracts butterflies & bees. Bloom time: summer-fall. Height: 2-3'. Width: 2'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/moist. Prefers moist but well-draining soil. USDA Z3-9.

Perennial: Bushy eastern N. America native. Border plant, attracts bees & butterflies, good cut flower, woodland & naturalizing plant. Great fall color! Blooms: summer-fall, fluffy white heads. Size: 2-5' x 3'. Part shade (full sun in cool climates is ok). Water: moderate/moist. USDA Z3. (syn. AGERATINA altissima 'Chocolate')

Perennial: Evergreen to semi-evergreen. Tolerates deer, drought & heat. Border, container, woodland, rock garden & xeriscape plant. Dark wine red foliage turns dark green later in the season. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: chartreuse to lime green. Mounded and rounding growth habit. Height: 18-24 inches. Width: 18-24 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6. PP #32,321 (The sap can be irritating to the skin.)

Perennial: Semi-evergreen. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Good mildew resistance. Native of Europe. Good container, woodland, border and rock garden plant. The striking dark red foliage contrasts nicely with the flowers. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: bright chartreuse. Height: 20 inches. Width: 14 inches. Flowers to 28 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6-10. USPP #14,514

Perennial: Semi-evergreen. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Native of Europe. Good container, woodland, border and rock garden plant. Oval green leaves are heavily suffused with purple-red. Has nice fall color. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: cup-shaped yellow bracts Size: 1-3' x 1'. Sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z7.

Perennial: Evergreen. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Compact. Good container, woodland, border and rock garden plant. New growth is bright red, darkening to almost black. Leaf reverse & stems are red. Contrasting yellow flower bracts are showy against the dark foliage. Bloom time: spring-summer. Height: 12-18". Width: 18". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6. (E. 'Waleuphglo') USPP #22,200.

Perennial: Evergreen/Semi-evergreen. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Native to NW Turkey. Good container, woodland, border, ground cover & rock garden plant. Glossy, dark green foliage with nice fall color. Blooms: spring-summer. Color: lime green. Ht: 18-24". Width: spreading. Dry shade to full sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z7.

Perennial: Evergreen. Tolerant of deer, drought and heat. Border, pot, woodland & rock garden plant. This sport of E. 'Redwing' has knockout dark purple, velvety foliage that darkens to nearly black the more sun it gets! The yellow-green flowers are held on reddish stems in spring. Mounding, compact & bushy. Ht: 18-24". W: 18-24". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6-10. PP#17,178 (E. amygdaloides x E. martini)

Perennial: Evergreen. Drought, deer & heat tolerant. Pretty blue-gray foliage is edged in cream. Good pot, woodland, border & rock garden plant. Has clusters of creamy white flower bracts with a blue stripe in spring. Compact & upright: H 12-15" x W 15-18". Sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. Pest & disease free. Better than E. 'Tasmanian Tiger'. USDA Z7. PP#19,027

Perennial: Evergreen. Drought, deer & heat tolerant. Pest & disease free. Pretty variegated foliage has blue-green centers & white margins. Good pot, woodland, border & rock garden plant. Produces clusters of creamy white flowers in spring on tall flower spikes. Compact & rounded: H 2-3' x W 2-3'. Sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z7. PP#15715

Perennial Herb: Evergreen. Tolerates deer, rabbits, drought, heat, cold & dry shade. Native to Central & South America. Has clusters of tiny white flowers that adds texture. Good in borders and beds. Attracts bees & other beneficial insects. Blooms: spring-fall. Mound forming. Height: 12-18 inches. Width: 12 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z9. Use caution: All parts are toxic if ingested. The sap may irritate skin and eyes.

Perennial: This is classified as a perennial but should be treated as an annual. Features airy clusters of white flowers mid spring to mid fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its small oval leaves remain green in color throughout the season. Provides interesting contrast & texture in mixed plantings. Great in containers, border & hanging baskets. Blm color: white. Ht: 12-20". Width: 10-12". Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: mod./dry. Z10

Perennial: This is classified as a perennial but should be treated as an annual. Features airy clusters of soft pink flowers mid spring to mid fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its small oval leaves remain green in color throughout the season. Provides interesting contrast & texture in mixed plantings. Great in containers, border & hanging baskets. Blm color: soft pink. Ht: 12-20". Width: 10-12". Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: mod./dry. Z10

Perennial: Deer resistant. Evergreen. Excellent woodland, border, edge & rock garden plant. Tolerates cold, heat and drought. Short lived in warm winter areas. Bloom time: spring. Bloom color: chatreuse to yellow. Ht: 8-10". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6.

Perennial: Deer resistant. Evergreen. Drought tolerant. This species is similar to E. myrsinites, but its habit is first erect before spreading & its steely blue leaves are more narrow & pointed. Excellent border, edge & rock garden plant. Thrives in sunny, dry spots. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: chartreuse to yellow. Height: 1-2'. Width: 2-3'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z7.