Dryopteris australis (Dixie Wood Fern)

Lilac purple feathery plumes bloom atop deep green foliage. Moderate growth rate.

Blooms late spring to early summer
1.5-3 ft tall x 1-2 ft wide
Attracts butterflies
Deer and rabbit resistant
Fragrant
Tolerant to juglone

Magenta pink blooms turn to soft pink on tall stems that rise above deep green foliage of large leaves that turn to maroon in winter. Moderate growth rate.

Blooms late spring to early summer
1-1.5 ft tall x 1.5-2 ft wide
HARDY to -40°
Attracts butterflies
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant

This mat-forming ground cover features small, delicate white 4-petalled flowers in loose cymes on foliage of tall, thin, square stems bearing dark green leaves. The entire plant is fragrant, giving off the scent of freshly mown hay when crushed. Fast growth rate.

Blooms early to mid-spring
0.5-1 ft tall x 0.75-1.5 ft spread
Attracts butterflies
Deer and rabbit resistant
Tolerant to juglone
Groundcover

Dense clumps of arching stems, with brilliant golden green-to-chartreuse leaves in cascading layers resemble dwarf bamboo. Hidden among the foliage are tiny delicate green flower heads. The foliage turns to an attractive golden tan shade as the weather cools. Slow growth rate.

Blooms late summer to early fall
1-2 ft tall x 1-2 ft spread
Shade tolerant
Deer and rabbit resistant
Groundcover

Dark leaves are black on top with plum coloured underside, glossy ruffled leaves, , moderate growth rate, blooms late spring to early summer, 1 ft tall x 1-1.5 ft wide, partial to full shade.

White, silver leaves with narrow green edge, variegated, fast growth rate, blooms mid spring, 0.5 ft tall x 1-2 ft wide, partial to full shade, groundcover, evergreen.