Deer-Resistant Native Plants

The Obedient Plant Physostegia is a sun-loving flowering plant that produces pink flowers that blooms late summer and into fall! This variety spreads very fast with a large underground root system.

Comstock Spanish is an heirloom variety classified as a cigar binder but also makes an excellent wrapper. It was developed in Wisconsin in the late 1800's after the civil war. It is believed it was developed from Wisconsin Havana Seed but was called a "spanish" variety, named after a pioneer grower. It grows to a height of 4 1/2' with leaves 12"-14" wide and 24"-26" long. Plants average 20-22 harvestable leaves which are strong and have good elasticity when cured. The leaves droop downward with down turned edges when ripe.

Black Beauty is an early variety eggplant that has been a staple for over 100 years! This hardy favorite is now available in organic seeds. Known as the common market eggplant, it can get up to 1-3 pounds. This tasty organic eggplant is high yielding and will hold its color and flavor well. Enjoy the Black Beauty roasted on salads or as a meat substitute. This seed is certified organic.

Iron Purple stock offers dependable, florist-grade quality in an early, single-stem (column-type) series bred for uniform, one-cut harvests. True to its name, it produces strong, straight, and rigid stems that hold up well through production and handling. The Iron series has shown excellent performance in spring, early summer, and fall plantings, with the ability to achieve up to 55% double flowers without selection, or fully selectable for doubles.

Pennsylvania Red is a rich full flavored tobacco and a long time favorite of cigar makers as a filler or binder. It grows to 5' in height and has very large long deep colored leaves reaching 3' in length. A very good producer with leaves cure to a deep reddish brown.

The Lettuce Leaf Basil has very large, hand sized, creased leaves that resembles a lettuce leaf, but has a great traditional basil flavor! This great production basil variety is favored among farmers and people who like a lot of basil due to its yields produces lots of foliage.

Iron Marine stock offers dependable, florist-grade quality in an early, single-stem (column-type) series bred for uniform, one-cut harvests. True to its name, it produces strong, straight, and rigid stems that hold up well through production and handling. The Iron series has shown excellent performance in spring, early summer, and fall plantings, with the ability to achieve up to 55% double flowers without selection, or fully selectable for doubles.

Just like in its name, the Lime Basil produces leaves that are bright green and have a very unique lime scent and flavor. This unusual basil is a very good for a variety for its culinary uses.

The Empress Rocket Candytuft is a beautiful and uniquely shaped evergreen plant that is covered with pure white flowers that bloom in early spring. This spreading variety grows to be 6" tall. Rocket is a harder to grow perennial that should be started in August for spring blooms.

Iron Cherry Blossom stock offers dependable, florist-grade quality in an early, single-stem (column-type) series bred for uniform, one-cut harvests. True to its name, it produces strong, straight, and rigid stems that hold up well through production and handling. The Iron series has shown excellent performance in spring, early summer, and fall plantings, with the ability to achieve up to 55% double flowers without selection, or fully selectable for doubles.

The Lemon Basil is a very attractive and deliciously fragrant basil plant that offers such great smelling light green leaves! This variety's small,  beautiful fragrant leaves on its compact plants delightfully combine the flavors of lemon and basil. The Lemon Basil is an excellent choice for fresh or dried use.

White French Orlaya also known as White Lace Flower, is a delicate, lacy annual native to the Mediterranean region and long admired in European cottage gardens for its airy, vintage charm. It produces clusters of pure white, intricately patterned blooms atop slender, branching stems that reach 18–24 inches tall, resembling a more refined version of Queen Anne’s lace. Easy to grow, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and can be direct sown after the last frost or started indoors 4–6 weeks earlier for earlier blooms.

The Upright Prairie Coneflower is a beautiful meadow wildflower that produces an abundance of beautiful, vibrant yellow petals. This breathtaking variety is known for growing wild in the plains states. The Prairie Coneflower gets its name for its yellow petals surrounding tall cones. This flowering plant produces light-green foliage that creates a beautiful backdrop for the textured blooms.

The Cherry Red Tobacco plant is a cigarette and cigar tobacco that is also a great ornamental herb that produces big, bright yellow-green leaves. This Bright Leaf variety is a heavy producing tobacco plant that can grow to be over 7 feet tall. The Cherry Red plant yields over 25 big leaves per plant that are 24" long and 15" wide.

Carlton Daffodil produces oversized golden-yellow blooms with broad petals and a ruffled trumpet. Supplied as dormant bulbs, this vigorous, exceptionally hardy variety establishes readily and naturalizes for increasing spring color each year. Carlton is dependable in beds, borders, mass plantings, and cut-flower arrangements.

Iron Blue stock offers dependable, florist-grade quality in an early, single-stem (column-type) series bred for uniform, one-cut harvests. True to its name, it produces strong, straight, and rigid stems that hold up well through production and handling. The Iron series has shown excellent performance in spring, early summer, and fall plantings, with the ability to achieve up to 55% double flowers without selection, or fully selectable for doubles.

The Green Ruffles Basil produces large serrated, cut and ruffled dark green leaves that have a great tangy and rich flavor! This basil variety is popular for its culinary uses and is excellent for many tomato based dishes.

The Italian Oregano is a widely grown perennial that is most known for its small, flavorful leaves that add a delicious pungent taste to any dish! Used fresh or dried, the Italian Oregano will add that extra "bam" to all your Italian, Spanish and Mexican dishes.

Crazy Daisy is a classic daisy for cut flowers and sunny beds. This variety is one of the most popular perennial flowers around. Sow in February for a summer and fall bloom. Crazy is ideal for borders and even containers.

One of our most beautiful bulb blends! "Mixture of Pink" is a beautiful and immensely fragrant mixture of solid color hyacinths. Hyacinths are great for mass displays, borders, bowls, containers and cut flowers. Hyacinths bloom for an extended period of time and combine very well with early flowering tulips. Hyacinth bulbs are deer resistant and will perennialize if the foliage is allowed to die down.

Genovese basil is the classic Italian basil prized for pesto and Mediterranean cooking. Large, dark green leaves deliver a sweet, robust aroma with subtle notes of clove and anise. Bushy, upright plants grow about 12–24 inches tall and perform well in garden beds and containers. Grow in warm, sunny conditions with well-drained soil and regular moisture, harvesting leaves frequently to encourage continued production and the best culinary flavor.

The Greek Oregano is a popular herb with an excellent flavor that is a must for many Italian dishes like fish, pizza, tomato sauce and dressings. This perennial has a stronger and more aromatic fragrance than the common oregano and is known for its culinary and ornamental uses. Enjoy the Greek Oregano's beautiful purple blooms all summer long!

Dark Opal basil seeds produce a striking variety of basil known for its deep purple leaves and aromatic qualities. This cultivar has roots in the Mediterranean, where basil has been treasured for centuries for its culinary and medicinal uses. Dark Opal basil's leaves are not only visually stunning but also boast a slightly spicy, clove-like flavor that enhances a wide range of dishes, from salads to pasta.

Dolce Fresca basil seeds produce a compact, modern Genovese-type basil developed through contemporary breeding to deliver classic Italian basil flavor in a more controlled, uniform plant. Sometimes referred to as Dolce Fresca Genovese or compact sweet basil, this variety is prized for its glossy, deep-green leaves, dense growth habit, and exceptional aroma, making it ideal for containers, raised beds, and small gardens.

Mexican Hat Ratibida, also known as Ratibida columnifera, is a striking perennial flower native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. This plant, often referred to as the "Mexican Hat" due to its distinctive flower shape, has a rich history in native gardens and landscapes. The plant is characterized by its unique, cone-shaped flowers with reddish-brown, drooping petals that resemble a sombrero hat, which contrast beautifully with its bright yellow center.

Connecticut Shade leaf produces some of the finest cigar wrappers in the world. Does best and produces the best leaf when grown in the shade. Grows to over 9' in height producing 26-28 leaves. The plants are very uniform and have little to no suckering. The leaves are a light green averaging 12" x 18" and turn a mottled yellow as they ripen.

Cinnamon basil is a fragrant culinary herb with a warm, spicy flavor and aroma reminiscent of cinnamon. Bushy, upright plants grow about 12–24 inches tall and feature green leaves with reddish-purple stems. Harvest the flavorful leaves throughout the season for use in curries, salads, teas, and desserts. This attractive basil thrives in warm, sunny conditions and well-drained soil and also draws pollinators to gardens and containers.

Hyssop is a popular ornamental herb in the mint family that is great for attracting bees and other beneficial insects to the garden. This herb produces bright blue to violet flowers that are used to make a soothing tea. You can harvest the flowers in midsummer and hang them upside down under shade to dry.

The standard Chive is a hardy perennial herb that is equally attractive as it is delicious. The 6-12 inch tall clumps are perfect for patio containers! Along with the delicate, flat onion-flavored leaves, the standard chives is also popular for the cut and come again lavender flowers. This organic favorite is widely used as flavoring in many dishes. This seed is certified organic.

British Gamble Daffodil is a breathtaking giant daffodil that commands attention with its enormous blooms and elegant color transformation. Opening with soft yellow trumpets surrounded by creamy white petals, the flowers gradually mature to nearly pure white, creating a stunning display that evolves throughout the season. Blooming in mid to late spring, British Gamble produces some of the largest daffodil flowers available, often reaching up to 5 inches across. Easy to grow, deer-resistant, and exceptionally reliable, this award-winning variety returns year after year with impressive blooms that make a dramatic statement in garden beds, borders, and cut flower arrangements.

The Culinary Blend is the perfect basil blend for a kitchen herb garden, as it offers both sweet and savory types of basil. This delicious blend contains: Genovese, Corsican, Lemon and Lime basil. Enjoy this mix for drying, freezing or using fresh! This seed is certified organic.