Asarum europaeum (European Wild Ginger)
Shiny, leathery heart-shaped dark green leaves which, in regions with mild winters, are evergreen. In late spring, small bell-shaped flowers bloom but are unnoticed because they are hidden by the dense foliage. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms early summer
0.5 in tall x 0.5-1 ft spread
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Tolerant to juglone
Attracts butterflies
Deer resistant
Groundcover
| Zone | Zone 4 |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Partial to Full Shade |
| Moisture | Moderate to Consistent Moisture |
Nodding bell-like red and yellow flowers have upward spurred petals with yellow stamens hanging below. Attractive green-blue foliage is divided into rounded lobes of 3. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms mid-late spring
1.5-2.5 ft tall x 1 ft spread
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
Deer and rabbit resistant
High salt tolerance
Drought tolerant
Light green lacy fronds grow , moderate growth rate,
Blooms mid spring to summer
2-3 ft tall x 1-2 ft wide
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Attracts butterflies
Deer and rabbit resistant
Groundcover
Smooth, delicate green leaves arch gracefully in clumps with tan flowers that bloom atop rough, triangular culms. Slow growth rate.
Blooms late spring
0.5-1 ft tall x 1-1.5 ft wide
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Tolerant to juglone
Groundcover
This small perennial features violet flowers with sepals marked distinctively with a central yellow, or white, and purple striped band. One, sometimes two, violet flowers appear on short slender stalks with narrow, sword-shaped green leaves. Fast growth rate. Dwarf habit.
Blooms mid-spring
0.5 ft tall x 0.5-1 ft spread
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Salt tolerant
Miniature
This perennial features a creeping mat of small, rich violet blue flowers that are perfect for rock gardens or growing on slopes. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms summer to late fall
0.5-1 ft tall x 1-2 ft spread
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Drought tolerant
Groundcover
Salt tolerant
This evergreen fern features a fountain of leathery, lance-shaped bright green fronds that add winter interest. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms mid spring to winter
1-2 ft tall x 1-2 ft wide
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
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Beautiful sprays of cream-coloured lacy flowers emerge and cover deep green foliage. Tends to be a slow-grower the first couple of seasons but then can grow to be floriferous. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms in late spring/early summer
2.5-3 ft x 3-4 ft spread
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Drought tolerant
Deer resistant
Attracts bees
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Masses of violet-blue daisy-like blooms with a yellow centres grow on smooth, dark green foliage. Fast growth rate.
Blooms from late summer to mid fall
1.5-2 ft tall x 1.5-2 ft spread
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies
Deer and rabbit resistant
Moderate salt tolerance
Tolerant to juglone
Drought tolerant