Deer-Resistant Native Plants

Despite its name, the Swamp Asclepias is one of the most vibrant and beautifully colored milkweeds around for the home gardens! This Butterfly Weed's red blooms are beautiful and will attract butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. This perennial thrives in zones 3-8 and will produces its willowy foliage and cherry-red blooms that can be enjoyed all summer long!

The Purple Echinacea is a coneflower that is a sturdy perennial that is native to the Midwest, Southeast and naturalized throughout the Northeast. One of the most popular wildflowers, the Purple Coneflower can withstand dry conditions, though it performs best in cooler seasons, without irrigation. This variety readily reseeds itself.

The Strawberry Blonde Marigold blooms shades of pink and yellow, then to gold as they age and can be enjoyed all summer long! These marigolds are perfect for patio containers or as a border around a garden. The easy to grow Strawberry Blonde is heat tolerant and thrives in the sun!

The Peach Cobbler Zinnia Mix is composed of our ‘Canary Bird’, ‘Coral Beauty’, ‘Luminosa’ and ‘Orange King’ Zinnia varieties, creating a warm and refreshing color combination. Summer-long Peach Cobbler provides nectar for pollinators. Airflow helps Peach Cobbler resist mildew pressure. Butterfly-friendly Peach Cobbler enlivens beds and arrangements. Peach Cobbler showcases coral and orange blooms in summer gardens.

Rosemary is a very popular herb for its many uses, such as in potpourris and aromatherapy as well as flavoring many dishes! Start the seeds early indoors for a better harvest. Rosemary should be set outside early and will tolerate light frost.

A magnet for bees and butterflies, this standout perennial brings bold color and unforgettable texture to bouquets, borders, and feature beds. Its oversized, metallic-blue blooms shimmer in the sunlight, creating a striking display that catches the eye from across the garden. Tough and dependable, it thrives with minimal care, standing strong through heat and dry spells. Adaptable to a wide range of soils—including sandy ground—this long-lasting beauty delivers season after season with little effort. Blue color of plant may vary depending on soil types.

Spotted Bee Balm (Monarda punctata), also called dotted horsemint, is a North American native perennial with stacked flower whorls, yellow-spotted blooms, and showy pink to lavender bracts. Its aromatic foliage and long midsummer-to-fall display add distinctive color and texture to meadows, pollinator gardens, and cut-flower plantings. Plants thrive in full sun and lean, well-drained soil, becoming drought tolerant once established. Nectar-rich flowers welcome native bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and beneficial insects, while deer resistance and low-maintenance growth make this variety an easy habitat-building choice.

Peppermint seeds produce a popular and versatile herb that has been valued for centuries for its refreshing flavor and medicinal properties. Originating from Europe and the Middle East, peppermint is a hybrid of watermint and spearmint, and it has been used in various cultures for its soothing effects on the digestive system and its aromatic qualities. The plant is characterized by its vibrant green, lance-shaped leaves with a slightly serrated edge and a strong, invigorating scent.

The Common Asclepias, also known as Butterfly Weed or Common Milkweed, is the only plant that Monarch butterflies lay their eggs on! This variety provides an abundant food source for Monarchs, but have been declining in the recent years due in part to suburban development and the increased efficiency of herbicides. The Common Asclepias spreads readily by seed and underground rhizomes and its taproot can withstand drought. This Butterfly Weed is one of the easiest and fastest to establish of the Milkweeds. Enjoy watching beautiful Monarchs visit on a daily basis!

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.

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.

The Stiff Goldenrod Solidago produces stunning, large and slightly flat golden flowers that are bee attracting powerhouses! These beautiful golden flowers bloom later in summer and into early fall. In fall, the leaves will turn a beautiful shade of red.

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.

German Chamomile seeds—also known as Matricaria chamomilla, Matricaria recutita, or simply “true chamomile”—come from an herb long treasured in Europe and the Middle East for its soothing aroma and medicinal teas, with use dating back to ancient Egyptian and Greco-Roman times. Plants grown from these seeds are airy and delicate, producing feathery foliage and masses of small, daisy-like white flowers with cheerful yellow centers that release a sweet apple-like fragrance when brushed.

Cheyenne Spirit coneflower produces a vivid mix of red, orange, yellow, and purple daisy-like blooms with prominent centers. Compact, upright plants reach about 18–24 inches and flower from midsummer into early fall. The long-lasting blooms attract bees and butterflies and work beautifully in beds, borders, containers, and wildlife-friendly plantings. This resilient perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained soil and tolerates drought once established.

The Zinnia Cactus Flowered Mix is an unusual brightly colored mix, as they have beautiful quilled petals rather than flat ones like other varieties. This species is native to Mexico, and plants are fast-growing and long-blooming. Colors in our mixture include pink, purple, red, salmon, white and yellow. Zinnias are excellent for pollinator plantings and are especially attractive to butterflies.

The long-lasting blooms of the Cherry Brandy Rudbeckia brings beautiful, rich shades of crimson to any garden or bouquet! The giant red blooms attract butterflies and bees all summer long, and songbirds in the early fall. The Cherry Brandy thrives in the sun and is able to stand up to heat and humidity, making it easy to care for. It is a perennial, therefore it will reseed itself around the garden, perpetuating from year to year! Make sure to deadhead the faded flowers in order to prolong the flowering season.

Marshmallow yarrow is a great choice for long and consistent blooms. Produces and abundance of blooms from late spring to late summer, with double sugar-white flowers. Drought and heat tolerant, compact, 18-30 in. tall plants bloom the first year. Marshmallow is an excellent choice for containers.

Aromatic Aster, also known as Aster oblongifolius or Symphyotrichum oblongifolium, is a hardy native perennial with a dense, bushy habit. Abundant lavender-purple flowers with yellow centers bloom in autumn, providing valuable late-season nectar for pollinators. The foliage releases a pleasant fragrance when brushed. Well suited to borders and native plantings, this compact aster thrives in full sun and well-drained soil and becomes drought tolerant once established.

Virginia Gold is a well known heirloom variety dating back well over 50 years. It grows to a height of 6'-7' with low suckering. The light green leaves are from 14" to 18" wide and 24" to 30" long, and turn a light yellow when ripe. The plants produce an average of 18 leaves per plant below the crows foot, with yields averaging 3 oz of dried leaf per plant.

Broadleaf sage, also known as Salvia officinalis, is a robust perennial herb prized for its large, aromatic leaves and culinary versatility. Characterized by its broad, velvety gray-green leaves, this variety has a more pronounced flavor than some other sages, offering a warm, earthy taste with hints of mint and citrus. Native to the Mediterranean region, broadleaf sage is often used in cooking to enhance dishes such as meats, poultry, and stuffing, as well as in herbal teas.

Spearmint seeds yield a robust and aromatic herb with a rich history and distinctive qualities. Believed to have originated in the Mediterranean region, spearmint has been used since ancient times for its cooling, digestive benefits and its refreshing flavor. The plant is characterized by its bright green, ovate leaves with a smooth texture and a slightly serrated edge, emitting a sweet, mildly spicy aroma.

The Panorama Red is a great cutting plant for center pieces. Produce vibrant red blooms from July to August on 3' foot plants. Vivid red bee balm made for cutting gardens. Three-foot plants flower generously from July through August. Fragrant foliage offers natural deer and rabbit resistance.

One of the most unique cosmos we offer with a soft unique color combinations around. Each bloom will be unique being the first cosmos variety known to combine sumptuous shades of buttery lemon, pink, and apricot. Beautiful for yard borders or in flower arrangements.

The Cut and Come Again Zinnia is just like its name, its the best variety for those who love fresh cut flowers again and again! This wonderful variety blooms in a rainbow of colors and provides endless flowers from mid-summer all the way until frost, giving you a multitude of blooms to cut and bring indoors. Like all Zinnias, the Cut and Come Again is extremely easy to grow, deer resistant and attracts pollinators to the garden.

Prairie Blazing Star (Liatris pycnostachya) is a classic North American prairie perennial long valued by Indigenous peoples and early settlers, and today it remains a signature species of tallgrass prairies and restoration plantings. It produces tall, upright spikes crowded with vivid purple, nectar-rich flowers that bloom from the top down, drawing in butterflies, bees, and especially monarchs in late summer.

The French Thyme is a popular herb used to add flavor in poultry and fishes dishes as well as salads, stews, sauces and pickles! This Thyme variety produces very aromatic blue-green leaves with pale lavender flowers that will add a pop of beautiful color to any garden or windowsill.

The Wild Bergamot Monarda is the best bee balm for dry locations and produces beautiful violet blooms that have a wonderful scent! This variety has great mid-summer blooms, later than any other Monardas. The Wild Bergamot will attract a large amount of butterflies, bees and hummingbirds!

The Thai Basil is a highly ornamental and fragrant variety that produces deep green leaves with beautiful purple stems and blossoms. This variety has a distinctive flavor combination of cloves and mint with a delicate sweetness. You can use both its leaves and flowers in recipes as well as a garnish.

Antique Charm is a stunning spring combination that blends the timeless elegance of British Gamble Daffodils with the unique, peony-flowered beauty of Foxy Foxtrot Tulips. Soft apricot, peach, cream, and golden-yellow blooms create a warm vintage color palette reminiscent of an old English cottage garden. Blooming together in mid-spring, these complementary varieties provide a long-lasting display of color, texture, and charm. Perfect for garden beds, borders, and cut flower bouquets, Antique Charm brings classic beauty and old-world romance to any landscape.

The State Fair Zinnia is a customer favorite and a State Fair winner for its jumbo 5" flowers that bloom in a wide range of colors! This tall, robust plant produces flowers that bloom in shades of red, yellow, orange, purple, pink, white and bicolors. State Fair is disease resistant with terrific sun and heat tolerance.