Deer-Resistant Native Plants

Lavandula stoechas ssp. pedunculata, commonly known as Spanish Lavender, French Lavender, or topped Lavender, is a Mediterranean native long cultivated for its aromatic, ornamental, and pollinator-friendly qualities. It is easily recognized by its compact, gray-green foliage and distinctive flower spikes topped with colorful “rabbit ear” bracts, usually in shades of deep purple or violet, which bloom in spring through early summer.

A beautiful Dusty Miller that has large-lobed, flat leaves. Make a great cut-flower with its silvery foliage. Broad silver leaves bring luminous contrast to plantings. Large lobes create a bold, flattened foliage texture. Stems work beautifully as silvery bouquet accents. Durable plants tolerate lean soil and browsing pressure.

Apricot Profusion is a beautiful zinnia with creamy orange petals. A popular variety for greenhouse growers, containers and in the garden. Excellent disease resistance and uniformity. Also does very well in extreme heat and drought tolerant. Compact growth and excellent performance allow it to grow in all climates.

The Indiana Blanket Gaillardia produces beautiful petals that are pink in the center and transition to orange and yellow at the tips. This stunning variety grows to be 2' tall and act as great borders or adding color to a garden!

Castilliano Violet Lavender (Lavandula stoechas) is a stunning variety known for its rich, deep violet-blue flowers and aromatic, fragrant foliage. These seeds produce hardy, bushy plants that thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, making them perfect for garden borders, herb beds, or even containers. The striking, long-lasting blooms appear in late spring to early summer, and their sweet scent is ideal for crafting homemade lavender oils, sachets, or adding a fragrant touch to culinary dishes.

Zinnia ‘Lilliput Mix’ is a semi-dwarf variety in shades of pink, purple, red, orange, white and yellow. The pom-pom shaped flowers are fully double and about 1.5 inches across. This species is native to Mexico, and it is fast-growing and long-blooming. Zinnias are excellent for pollinator plantings and are especially attractive to butterflies.

A relative or Oregano with a zesty flavor. Originally from the Mediterranean this spice has been used for centuries to flavor meals. Combines flavors of sweet marjoram, thyme and oregano all in one! This seed is certified organic.

Bold, eye-catching blooms rise on sturdy 3-foot plants, now available in your choice of colors. After trialing these ourselves, we couldn’t pick a favorite—each variety performed beautifully, producing an abundance of flowers that create a stunning display when planted in groups. They also make excellent cut flowers, holding their beauty longer than expected, while the vibrant scarlet-red blooms in particular add a striking pop to beds and borders. This easy-to-grow annual thrives in full sun and is a great choice for attracting pollinators.

The Arizona Sun Gaillardia, with its vibrant array of colors and resilient nature, stands as a radiant emblem of the desert landscape. It's striking blooms, a mosaic of crimson, orange, and yellow, evoke the fiery hues of a Southwestern sunset, each petal a testament to nature's artistry. Thriving under the intense Arizona sun, this hardy perennial flaunts its tolerance to drought and heat, making it a beloved choice for xeriscaping enthusiasts and gardeners alike.

American 572 Tobacco is a tall variety producing aromatic, high-grade leaves on plants reaching approximately 6 feet. The foliage is suitable for air drying or flue curing and provides substantial harvest potential. Known for traditional Americana character and dependable leaf quality, this variety is valued by growers seeking a vigorous plant with versatile curing options.

Yellow Quartet sports strong stems that support beautiful sprays of sweetly-scented yellow flowers. Stock flowers are ideally suited for bouquets but can also be used as a spring bedding plant in some markets. Early to bloom in 13-15 weeks with 55% double flowers. Requires pinching of the first flower bud to force secondary bud development and spray-style flowers.

, historically found in dry prairies, limestone glades, and open rangelands where its deep roots helped it thrive in harsh, exposed conditions. It earns its name from its showy, bottlebrush-like flower spikes, packed with feathery purple blooms that open from the top downward and draw heavy attention from butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. The plant forms a tidy clump of narrow, grass-like leaves and produces upright stems that remain elegant even in lean, rocky soils.

An ideal choice for cut flowers. Shasta Daisy is a favorite for cut flowers due to its strong 2 foot stems. Alaska has the largest flowers of the white, daisy flowered mums. The easy to grow plants are trouble free bloomers from mid to late summer.

Violet Bicolor Double Click Cosmo produces large violet double blooms that range from light to dark. A beautiful cut flower. Fully-double and semidouble blooms make this a great  garden addition. The Double Click grows to a height of 36-44".

Havana 608 is a cigar filler or binder tobacco. The leaves are a very bright green and upturned with slightly down turned tips. It holds up well during inclement weather and the pyramidal shape gives it good wind resistance. The leaves turn a light yellow green with yellowing at the edges when ripe. Plants average 20 harvestable leaves per plant, and are 14"-16" in width and 20" long. Air cures to a medium brown.

Havana 142 is classified as a cigar binder but is often used in making chew. Many growers find it makes an excellent cigarette tobacco as well. A good choice for areas with short growing seasons. Air cures to a light brown.

Dalmatian Foxglove offers uniformity, a great habit and early flowering, making it ideal for home and market growers. Blooms from seed the first year and produces beautiful rose bell-shaped petals with dark freckles within. Best when treated as a fall or spring-planted hardy annual, as winter survival is generally poor when treated as a perennial. Seed has been pelleted for ease of sowing.

Blue Quartet sports strong stems that support beautiful sprays of sweetly-scented very blueish-purple flowers. Stock flowers are ideally suited for bouquets but can also be used as a spring bedding plant in some markets. Early to bloom in 13-15 weeks with 55% double flowers. Requires pinching of the first flower bud to force secondary bud development and spray-style flowers.

Poeticus Recurvus Daffodil is a timeless heirloom variety treasured for its graceful beauty, sweet fragrance, and exceptional garden performance. Supplied as dormant bulbs, this selection is ready for seasonal planting and vigorous growth. Blooming in late spring, each elegant flower features crisp white petals surrounding a small yellow cup edged with a delicate red rim, creating a striking yet refined appearance. Known as one of the most fragrant daffodils available, Poeticus Recurvus fills the garden with a delightful perfume while attracting attention with its nodding blooms.

An excellent cut flower for home gardens and market growers. Blue Horizon has nice long stems and multi-branching habit making it ideal for farmers’ market and roadside sales. Fluffy blue clusters add airy texture to arrangements. Tall blue ageratum developed specifically for cutting. Branching plants produce multiple usable flowering stems.

Gypsy offers up abundant airy flowers on graceful plants with finely-textured foliage. A 2018 AAS Award winner, Gypsy White Improved complements the Pink and Rose varieties we also offer. Ideal for baskets and mixed containers. Excellent filler cut flower for vases and bouquets.

Benary's Giant Carmine zinnia produces large, fully double deep carmine-red blooms with densely packed petals. Bushy, upright plants grow about 24–36 inches tall and provide strong stems for bouquets and cutting gardens. Flowers begin in midsummer and continue until frost, adding reliable color to beds and borders. Grow in full sun and well-drained soil; established plants tolerate summer heat well.

Tightly spaced petals on the flower spike make for compact 1.5–2", creamy peach-colored blooms with a full appearance. An early stock that makes a great cut flower for home gardeners and market growers. Iron has strong, straight, rigid stems.

Benary's Giant Bright Pink zinnia produces large, fully double vivid bright-pink blooms with densely packed petals. Bushy, upright plants grow about 24–36 inches tall and provide strong stems for bouquets and cutting gardens. Flowers begin in midsummer and continue until frost, adding reliable color to beds and borders. Grow in full sun and well-drained soil; established plants tolerate summer heat well.

The Ruby Bells Heuchera produces an abundance of intense deep red flowers that make a wonderful, bold statement in any garden! This variety's flowers contrast nicely with its richly, bright green foliage.

River Oats was once listed as Uniola latifolia and is also known as Northern Sea Oats. This native of eastern North American woods and streambanks carries flat, dangling seed heads that turn gold in fall and have long been used in dried arrangements. Birds and small mammals eat the grain, and Pepper and Salt Skipper caterpillars use the grass. Give it partial shade and medium to moist soil; allow room for self-seeding.

Thimbleweed is a native of open North American grasslands and dry clearings, where its pale flowers give way to long, thimble-shaped seed heads. The Anemone name reaches back to Greek mythology, and this species is also called Long-Fruited Thimbleweed. Its slowly spreading clumps add shelter for small insects, while the persistent seed heads extend garden interest. Grow it in sun or partial shade on sandy or gravelly, well-drained soil.

The Tall Blue Cornflower produces a dazzling display of drought resistant, beautiful dark blue flowers that are attractive when cut or dried. This variety is an annual that will "naturalize" yearly when the seed drops. It readily comes back the next year to produce another crop of blue flowers. In warm climates, plant the Tall Blue in summer to early fall for winter bloom.

Shargo originated in eastern Europe and is a hybrid cross between a white stemmed Burley and a Turkish strain. It has a spicy flavor more like many Turkish strains. It can be cut and hung whole or primed and strung to cure and dry. The plants grow to 7-8 feet in height to the bloom producing 16-20 leaves ranging from 13-17 inches in width and 24-28 inches in length. Shargo's unique flavor, heavy production, and early ripening and ease of curing, make it an excellent choice for new and experienced growers alike.

Golden Burley is a medium flavored Burley with excellent curability. The leaves grow up to 30" long by 12" wide, and turn a bright lemon yellow when ripe. Plants grow 5 to 6 feet in height with little to no suckering. Air cures to a light buck skin brown color. The smoke is flavorful, yet mild. Requires less aging time than most Burleys.

The Valentino Basil is a tasty and fragrant, large leaf basil variety that is perfect for adding into sauces and dressings. This basil plant can reach 15" inches high and 10" inches wide.