Animal Resistant Plants

Hay Scented Fern

Delicate green fronds, 30-45 cm long Smells like freshly mown grass when crushed Turns a yellow-orange in the fall Spreads vigorously by rhizomes and may become aggressive Deciduous

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Purple Prairie Clover

Dalea purpurea

Purple cone-like flowers. Attractive seed heads after bloom.

$8.95

White Pampas Grass

Cortaderia selloana

AKA Cortaderia argentea Panicles up to 90 cm of feathery creamy-white flowers produce tan-coloured seeds Coarse green leaves up to 200 cm long arch from tall sturdy stalks, turning white in the winter Dark green leaves have razor-sharp edges Seed heads are decorative in cut or dried arrangements Bloom Time: Late summer to mid-fall Grass Type: Warm Season

$18.95

Scarlet Fire® Dogwood

Cornus kousa Scarlet Fire® ('Rutpink')

AKA Benthamidia japonica 'Rutpink' Darkest and most consistently pink-bracted to date Medium to large bracts are pointed and generally non-overlapping Drooping glossy green leaves Fall colour is scarlet to red, some purple Upright clump of tiered, horizontal branches Bloom Time: Late spring

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Sweet Fern

Comptonia peregrina

Despite its name, it is not a fern, but actually a deciduous shrub Insignificant greenish flowers, both male and female on the same plant Brown burrs contain edible nutlets Medium-green leaves, resembling fern fronds, are brown in the fall Mounding shrub, spreading by rhizomes Bloom Time: Early summer

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Eastern Redbud

Cercis canadensis

Sweetpea-like red-pink flowers bloom profusely on bare branches and even on mature trunks Fruit pods are brown and flat, about 5 cm long Heart-shaped green leaves turn an attractive yellow in the fall Flat-topped vase-shaped habit when mature Bloom Time: April

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Morning Star Sedge

Carex grayi

Forms a slightly arching tight upright clump Semi-evergreen leaf blades are 15 mm wide Flower spikes are followed by unique light green star or mace-shaped seed pods Seed pods are 2.5 cm in diameter and turn a chocolate-brown, persisting into winter Bloom Time: May Grass Type: Cool Season

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Bristle-leaf Sedge

Carex eburnea

Forms a small rounded clump of soft green thread-like foliage Insignificant white-green flowers Bloom Time: Spring Grass Type: Cool Season

$10.95

Peach-leaved Bellflower

Campanula persicifolia 'Takion White'

Large, open, outward-facing, white flowers Long, narrow, dark green, basal leaves Dwarf selection Semi-evergreen foliage Excellent cut flower Bloom Time: Early to late summer Flower Size: 6 cm

$16.95

Peach-leaved Bellflower

Campanula persicifolia 'Takion Blue'

Large, open, outward-facing, violet-blue flowers Long, narrow, dark green, basal leaves Dwarf selection Semi-evergreen foliage Bloom Time: Early to late summer Flower Size: 6 cm

$16.95

Younique White™ Astilbe

Astilbe x Younique White™ ('Verswhite')

Upright, ivory-white plumes Very floriferous and fragrant Compact, mounding habit Bloom Time: June to July

$15.95

Fall Astilbe, Chinese Astilbe

Astilbe chinensis var. taquetii 'Superba'

Tall selection of astilbe Upright, narrow, lilac-mauve blooms appear over lacy dark green foliage Chinese astilbe are generally more sun-tolerant and require less water Bloom Time: Late summer into early fall Flower Height: 120 cm Foliage Height: 60 cm

$15.95

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Color Flash® Astilbe

Astilbe arendsii Color Flash® ('Beauty of Ernst')

Feathery blush-pink plumes Brilliant electric-green foliage emerges in early spring Foliage turns burgundy through the summer Excellent fall colours of red and orange Bloom Time: July to August

$15.95

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False Spirea

Astilbe arendsii 'Amethyst'

Lilac-purple flower spikes Tall, airy, open foliage Foliage is deeply lobed Excellent cut flowers Bloom Time: June to July Flower Height: 90 cm Foliage Height: 60 cm

$15.95

KICKIN® Pink Chiffon Aster

Aster x KICKIN® Pink Chiffon ('06-50-11')

Pastel-pink flowers with a gold centre Bushy mounds of finely textured foliage are completely covered in flowers Excellent selection suitable for fall urns or containers Low maintenance Bloom Time: Late summer to mid fall

$15.95

Sky Blue Aster

Aster oolentangiensis

AKA Aster azureus or Symphyotrichum oolentangiense Flowers are made up of petals in varying shades of blue surrounding a yellow eye Naturally found in Southern Ontario in dry meadows, edges and open woods Bloom Time: Summer to fall Flower Size: 2.5 cm

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New England Aster

Aster novae-angliae 'Purple Dome'

AKA Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Purple Dome' A profuse perennial with dark purple flowers Compact, mounding habit of dark green foliage A dwarf cultivar of the native perennial Aster novae-angliae Bloom Time: Late summer to mid autumn

$15.95

New England Aster

Aster novae-angliae 'Grape Crush'

AKA Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Grape Crush' Vibrant rounded purple flowers are produced on mounding green foliage Compact mounding habit and has good resistance to powdery mildew Bloom Time: Late summer- early fall

$15.95

Columbine

Aquilegia x 'Earlybird™ Yellow'

Yellow flowers atop green foliage Late spring-summer blooming

$15.95

White Columbine

Aquilegia x 'Earlybird™ White'

Large white flowers atop green foliage Late spring-summer blooming

$15.95

Columbine

Aquilegia x 'Earlybird™ Red and Yellow'

Red and yellow flowers atop green foliage Late spring-summer blooming

$15.95

Japanese Anemone

Anemone x hybrida 'Whirlwind'

Large white semi-double blooms with yellow centres Attractive mounds of rich dark green leaves Blooms freely and continuously until frost Deer and rabbit resistant Attracts butterflies Excellent cut flower Bloom Time: Late summer to mid-fall

$17.95

Hollyhock

Alcea rosea 'Blacknight'

Deep blackish-purple single flowers on tall sturdy stalks Vigorous upright perennial Rounded hairy light green foliage This cultivar bred to resist rust Bloom Time: Mid to late summer

$15.95

Ladybells

Adenophora x 'Gaudi Violet'

Elegant soft violet drooping bell-shaped flowers These fragrant flowers are held upright well above the foliage Tight clumping habit Lance-shaped green leaves Bloom Time: Early summer to fall

$22.95

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Yarrow

Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels'

Each plant produces flat-topped clusters of flowers in a wide range of pastel shades Fragrant fern-like foliage Bloom Time: Early summer until frost

$15.95

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Adrian's Compact Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum 'Adrian's Compact'

Slow-growing compact red Japanese maple New growth is red, contrasting with the burgundy-purple mature foliage Fall colour is a strong orange and red

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Cucumber (English)

Cucumis sativus 'Sweet Success'

This cucumber is perfect for salads, sandwiches, and more. Vine Fast growing Small yellow blooms Does not require a cross pollinator 12" long cylindrical fruit Fruit can be eaten raw or pickled Full Sun Space 12" apart Heavy compost recommended Container Friendly Requires staking

$4.95

Rosemary

Salvia rosmarinus

Rosemary is a fragrant herb that is known for its distinct aroma and taste. It is rich in antioxidants, which may help to boost the immune system and promote overall health. Rosemary adds depth to dishes like roasted meats, potatoes, and breads, while its attractive foliage and small blue or purple flowers make it a garden favourite. Erect bushy annual herb Small white, pink, purple, or blue flowers Needle-like leaves Highly aromatic Attracts pollinators Bloom Time: Spring to early Summer Full Sun Space 18-24" apart Light compost recommended Container Friendly

$4.95

Thyme

Thymus vulgaris 'Winter'

Thyme is a hardy, aromatic herb known for its tiny, gray-green leaves and robust, earthy flavour with subtle minty notes. Perfect for seasoning roasted meats, stews, and winter soups, it holds its bold flavour even in hearty dishes. This cold-tolerant perennial thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Hardier variety Fast-spreading aromatic evergreen ground cover Tiny purple to pink flowers mass over dark green foliage Strong grower that trails over rock walls or pavers Foliage turns purple during the cooler seasons Handles some foot traffic Bloom Time: Early summer to midsummer Full Sun Space 12" apart Light compost recommended Container Friendly

$4.95

Mojito Mint

Mentha x villosa

Light purple flowers in interrupted terminal spikes Spearmint-scented round leaves Plants are edible raw or cooked Best used to improve flavour of other foods Grows in moist areas, in plains and foothills Bloom Time: July to August Full sun to partial shade Space 18-24" apart Light compost recommended Container Friendly

$4.95

Sester Dwarf Blue Spruce

Picea pungens 'Sester Dwarf'

Slow-growing, uniform, extremely compact Dwarf conifer with a pyramidal habit Blue needles are brightest in spring Use as an accent plant

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Moon Frost Canadian Hemlock

Tsuga canadensis 'Moon Frost'

Dwarf, broadly rounded form Soft feathery foliage with creamy-white variegation New growth emerges white, the older needles retain a hint of white Blush-pink winter colour Provides a brightly coloured focal point in shady areas Low tolerance of dry or drought conditions

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Sweet Flag

Acorus americanus

Hardy perennial, swamp or bog plant Foliage and rhizomes have a sweet citrus scent when bruised or cut Wheat-like flowers Great for stabilizing pond edges Bloom Time: June to July

$5.95

Shrubby St. John's Wort

Hypericum prolificum

Five-petaled yellow flowers are almost obscured by a cloud of stamens Flowers are followed by seed capsules Narrow green leaves Bark exfoliates for winter interest Bloom Time: Late spring to summer

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Black Chokeberry

Aronia melanocarpa

Fragrant white flowers Glossy purple-black berries persist for a long period Glossy green leaves turn an outstanding red in the fall Attracts birds Salt tolerant Bloom Time: Spring

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Red Chokeberry

Aronia arbutifolia 'Brilliantissima'

Fragrant white flowers Glossy red berries persist for a long period Lustrous green foliage turns to an outstanding red in the fall Attracts birds Salt tolerant Bloom Time: May

$27.95

Yucca

Yucca filamentosa

White bell-shaped flowers on semi-woody stems Evergreen leaves are sword-shaped and tinged green to blue Virtually stemless leaves form a foliage clump at soil level Bloom Time: Summer Flower Height: 200 cm

$31.95

Peach Kisses™

Weigela x Peach Kisses™ ('Slingpink')

Reblooming beauty with tubular peachy pink flowers Deep green foliage is a great contrast to the flowers above Compact, rounded habit

$39.95

Wine and Roses® Weigela

Weigela florida Wine & Roses® ('Alexandra')

Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Numerous funnel-shaped hot rose-pink flowers Glossy dark burgundy-purple leaves Rounded spreading habit Bloom Time: Spring and sporadically in the summer and fall

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Red Balloon® Viburnum

Viburnum x Red Balloon® ('Redell')

Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Compact and well branched Large lacy white blooms Green fruit turns a brilliant red in late summer More fruit if planted with another cultivar i.e 'Mohican' or 'Alleghany' Thick leathery green leaves Bloom Time: April and May

$33.95

Speedwell

Veronica longifolia 'Eveline'

Upright clump forming perennial Tapered spikes of violet to purple flowers Mid-green lance-shaped leaves Bloom Time: Mid to late summer

$17.95

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Ohio Spiderwort

Tradescantia ohiensis

Upright tufted clump-forming perennial Numerous buds form in a terminal cluster Three petals form a triangular-shaped flower with hairy stamens Blue to lavender blooms with contrasting yellow stamens Arching lance-shaped bluish-green foliage Bloom Time: Early to late summer

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Foam Flower

Tiarella cordifolia 'Running Tapestry'

Rhizomatous perennial spreads vigorously by trailing stolons Heart-shaped leaves with 3-5 lobes, 10 cm across, with darker variegation along veins Pink buds open to tiny star-shaped white flowers in spike-like racemes Bronze-red tinted leaves develop during the fall or cooler weather Makes an excellent ground cover for shady, wooded sites Bloom Time: Early to mid-spring Flower Height: 30 cm Foliage Height: 10-15 cm

$17.95

Variegated Lemon Thyme

Thymus x citriodorus 'Aureus'

Mounding ground cover for a sunny border or rock garden Whorls of tiny lavender flowers appear on the stem ends Lemon-scented green leaves with dappled yellow margins Leaves are frequently used fresh or dried as a seasoning Bloom Time: Early summer

$6.95

Lemon Thyme

Thymus x citriodorus

Mounding ground cover for a sunny border or rock garden Whorls of tiny lavender flowers appear on the stem ends Lemon-scented hairless green leaves (1 cm long) Leaves are frequently used fresh or dried as a seasoning Bloom Time: Early summer

$6.95

Creeping Thyme

Thymus serpyllum 'Magic Carpet'

AKA Thymus praecox 'Magic Carpet' Fast-spreading aromatic evergreen ground cover Tiny pink flowers mass over dark green foliage Strong grower that trails over rock walls or pavers Handles some foot traffic Bloom Time: Early summer to midsummer

$6.95

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Woolly Thyme

Thymus pseudolanuginosus

Low creeping evergray ground cover Forms a dense mat of gray-green foliage Strong grower that trails over rock walls or pavers Pale pink flowers occasionally appear Not as floriferous as other cultivars Handles some foot traffic Bloom Time: Early summer

$6.95

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Green Giant Cedar

Thuja x 'Green Giant'

Tall broadly pyramidal vigorous grower Flat sprays of green horizontally arranged foliage will not yellow in the winter Lends itself as a specimen, for group plantings or hedging Low tolerance for salt spray

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