Animal Resistant Plants

Great Plains Yucca

White bell-shaped flowers on semi-woody stems Evergreen leaves are narrow, sword-shaped and gray-blue in colour Virtually stemless leaves form a foliage clump at soil level Bloom Time: Summer Flower Height: 150 cm Foliage Height: 80 cm

Yucca

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

Peach Kisses™

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

Wine and Roses® Weigela

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

Red Balloon® Viburnum

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

Speedwell

Upright clumping habit An abundance of purple flower spikes Bright-green foliage with red tones in autumn Long bloom time

Red Fox Speedwell

Compact bushy clump-forming selection Upright spikes of deep pink to red flowers Narrow dark green foliage Bloom Time: Early to late summer Flower Height: 40 cm Foliage Height: 30 cm

Speedwell

Compact mounding habit Bright reddish-pink flower spikes Lance-shaped medium green foliage Bloom Time: Early summer to early fall Flower Height: 20-25 cm Foliage Height: 15 cm

Speedwell

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

Toad Lily

Rhizomatous perennial, spreading by stolons Erect, somewhat zig-zagging stems Glossy leaves are variegated dark green with irregular yellow margins Star-shaped purple flowers are heavily freckled with darker spots Foliage remains attractive throughout the growing season Bloom Time: Late summer to late fall

Ohio Spiderwort

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

Foam Flower

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

Variegated Lemon Thyme

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

Lemon Thyme

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

Creeping Thyme

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

Woolly Thyme

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

Meadow Rue

AKA Thalictrum dipterocarpum 'Splendid' Cloud-like sprays of lavender flowers with creamy stamens Lacy blue-green columbine-like foliage Bloom Time: Midsummer to early autumn Flower Height: 180 cm Foliage Height- 150 cm

Painted Daisy

AKA Chrysanthemum coccineus 'Robinson's Red' Large daisy-like red blooms with yellow eyes Fern-like dark green foliage Bloom Time: Early to midsummer Flower Height: 75 cm Foliage Height: 45 cm

Donald Wyman Lilac

Purple buds open to single red-purple fragrant flowers Dark green textured leaves turn burgundy or bronze in the fall Upright oval habit Bloom Time: Late spring

Dwarf Korean Lilac

Dense, rounded to oval, non-suckering medium-dwarf lilac Sweetly fragrant single pale pink flowers Small glossy dark green leaves Bloom Time: Mid to late spring

Lamb's Ear

AKA Stachys byzantina 'Big Ears' Foliage perennial, ideal for edging or a ground cover Mat-forming grayish-silver felted foliage Flowers rarely form on this cultivar Semi-evergreen in milder winters

Indian Grass

AKA Sorghastrum avenaceum, Chrysopogon nutans Reddish-bronze downy flower spikes rising well above the foliage appear in July The grass blades are green turning bronze to burnt orange in the fall Bloom Time: July Flower Height: 220 cm Foliage Height: 120 cm Grass Type: Warm Season

Dwarf Goldenrod

One of the most compact forms of solidago Masses of tiny lemon-yellow flowers form branched spikes Flowers cover a finely-textured foliage Leaves are lance-shaped and mid-green Bloom Time: August to early fall

Fireworks Goldenrod

A selection of the native goldenrod Clump forming vase-shaped to upright habit Yellow plume-like panicles cascade (like fireworks) Finely-textured lance-shaped mid-green leaves Bloom Time: Early September to mid-fall

Sea Campion

AKA Silene maritima 'Compacta' Cushion-forming trailing semi-evergreen foliage Fleshy gray-green lance-shaped leaves, 2 cm long Leaves are fringed with fine hairs White to pale pink flowers with deeply cut petals Suitable for along walkways or between flagstones Can handle light foot traffic Bloom Time: Early to late summer

Autumn Moor Grass

Forms a dense mounding clump of semi-evergreen narrow blades Each blade is tipped with light yellow Thin light brown panicled flower spikes Bloom Time: September to October Flower Height: 40 cm Foliage Height: 30 cm Grass Type: Cool Season

Hens and Chicks

Succulent perennial with open rosettes Plants spread by offsets to form colonies Mix of greens, blue-greens, reds and purples Ideal for rock walls or roof gardens Low maintenance perennial Bloom Time: June to July

Stonecrop

Low, compact, mounding habit Foliage holds its color all season Pink flower clusters Flowers rise slightly above foliage Low maintenance and drought tolerant Bloom Time: late August to September

Stonecrop

Low, compact, mounding Foliage holds its color all season Magenta flower clusters Flowers rise slightly above foliage Low maintenance and drought tolerant Bloom Time: Late August to September True purple foliage

Stonecrop

Clumping mounding habit Upright stems with round, deep gray-green leaves tinged with purple Soft pink star-shaped flowers form clusters on sturdy stems Flower colour deepens to a deep pink in cooler weather Flowers dry on stems, adding winter appeal Bloom Time: Late summer to late fall Flower Height: 60 cm Foliage Height: 50 cm

Atlantis® Stonecrop

Low-growing tight rosettes of fleshy serrated leaves Variegated foliage of creamy-yellow margins and dark-green centres Margins flush with pink tones in cooler fall temperatures Perfect succulent for rock gardens or scree garden

Dragon's Blood Stonecrop

AKA Sedum spurium 'Coccineum' Low mat-like trailing habit Clusters of ruby-red star-shaped flowers Dense mats of bronze-green foliage in the summer Leaves turn purple-red in the fall and are considered semi-evergreen In winter, old growth withers away to reveal new rosettes set for the new year Bloom Time: Early to late summer Flower Height: 15 cm Foliage Height: 10 cm

Stonecrop

Tiny yellow star-shaped flowers cover the entire plant Glossy bright semi-evergreen leaves have serrated margins Compact, mounding habit Suitable for a ground cover, in a rock garden or for rooftop gardens Bloom Time: Late spring to late summer

Variegated Russian Stonecrop

Mat-forming spreading habit Tiny orange-yellow star-shaped flowers cover the entire plant Variegated dark green leaves have creamy-white margins Green foliage turns bright red in cooler temperatures Excellent choice for difficult areas such as slopes and rocky sites Not as aggressive as the species but still very durable and fast-growing Bloom Time: July to August

Russian Stonecrop

Aggressive mat-forming spreading habit Tiny yellow star-shaped flowers cover the entire plant Small spoon-shaped dark green leaves have serrated edges Green foliage turns bright red in cooler temperatures Excellent choice for difficult areas such as slopes and rocky sites Bloom Time: July to August

Stonecrop

Clump-forming sedum with a trailing habit Small deep pink clusters of tiny star-shaped flowers Bluish-gray succulent leaves with purple highlights Foliage deepens gradually throughout the season Drought tolerant perennial Bloom Time: Late summer to mid-fall

Coral Carpet Stonecrop

Dense, mat-forming perennial that handles foot traffic Tiny white star-shaped flowers form clusters covering the entire plant Succulent fleshy leaves emerge coral and mature to green by midsummer Foliage turns red-bronze in the fall and winter May be used as a ground cover for slopes or as a lawn substitute Suitable for green roofs or living walls Drought and heat tolerant Bloom Time: Late July to late August

Carpet Stonecrop

Dense mat-forming perennial that handles foot traffic Tiny white star-shaped flowers form clusters covering the entire plant Succulent fleshy green leaves Foliage turns red-bronze in the fall and winter May be used as a ground cover for slopes or as a lawn substitute Suitable for green roofs or living walls Drought and heat tolerant Bloom Time: Late July to late August

Alaskan Burnet

Forms spreading clumps in the garden Bottlebrush-like spikes of small crimson-red flowers Flowers at the tops of the spikes open first, and working down Gray-green pinnate leaves with toothed leaflets Bloom Time: Summer Flower Size: 3-5 cm

Lemony Lace™ Elderberry

Proven Winners® ColorChoice® White flowers appear before the leaves emerge Finely dissected foliage is edged in red Mature foliage is an attractive chartreuse colour Appealing red fruit in the fall Bloom Time: Early spring

Perennial Sage

An improved cultivar of Marcus™ Compact, mounding habit Spikes of burgundy buds open to blue-violet flowers Flowers and buds together give a two-toned appearance Oblong green leaves emit fragrance when crushed Excellent cut flower, fresh or dried Bloom Time: Late spring to midsummer Flower Height: 30 cm Foliage Height: 25 cm

Meadow Sage

Other species names: sylvestris or superba Compact, upright, mounding, clump-forming habit Spikes of dark purple to violet flowers Gray-green basal leaves 12.5 cm long Foliage has a fragrance when crushed Bloom Time: Early to midsummer Flower Height: 50 cm Foliage Height: 25 cm

Marcus™ Meadow Sage

Other species names: sylvestris or superba Spreading habit Spikes of purple buds open to violet-blue flowers Green lance-shaped leaves emit fragrance when crushed Excellent cut flower, fresh or dried Bloom Time: early to midsummer Flower Height: 35 cm Foliage Height: 25 cm

Meadow Sage

Other species names: sylvestris or superba Tall upright clumping habit Spikes of dark purple to violet flowers Mid-green basal leaves, 12.5 cm long Leaves emit fragrance when crushed Bloom Time: Early to midsummer Flower Height: 75 cm Foliage Height: 50 cm

Bumblesky Meadow Sage

Compact, mounding habit Spikes of sky-blue flowers Deep green lance-shaped foliage Excellent cut flower, fresh or dried Bloom Time: early to midsummer Flower Height: 40 cm Foliage Height: 30 cm

Bumbleblue Meadow Sage

Compact mounding habit Spikes of violet-blue flowers Deep green lance-shaped foliage Excellent cut flower, fresh or dried Bloom Time: early to midsummer Flower Height: 35cm Foliage Height: 30 cm

Irish Moss

AKA Arenaria verna Mat-forming evergreen perennial Rooting stems form cushions of linear green leaves Tiny five-petaled white flowers Effective for crevices or borders along walkways Bloom Time: Summer Flower Size: 2 mm

Cutleaf Staghorn Sumac

Greenish-yellow male and female flowers Clusters of reddish hairy fruit ripen late summer and may persist into the winter Medium green compound pinnate finely cut soft leaves are sometimes glossy Fall colour is yellow, orange and scarlet Suckering profusely, it produces colonies of erratic velvety branches Bloom Time: June