Elymus canadensis (Canada Wild Rye)
Clump-forming bunches of flat, blue-green blades are complemented by arching rye-like spikelets that retain their form into winter. Medium-fast growth rate.
Blooms early spring to late summer
2-5 ft tall x 2-5 ft wide
Heat tolerant
Attracts pollinators
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Tolerant to juglone
Salt tolerant
| Zone | Zone 3 |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Low to Moderate Moisture |
| Native to | Native |
Bright yellow flowers bloom on variegated foliage of green with white margins. New growth has a pink tinge on the tips of the leaves, accompanied by pink buds. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms mid-summer to early fall
6-12″ tall x 6-12″ spread
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Attracts butterflies
Moderate salt tolerance
Lavender pink petals with a fuchsia-rimmed lilac eye and green throat rise high above full green foliage. Slow growth rate.
The common name comes from the fact that each flower only lasts for no more than 24 hours- they open in the morning and wither before the following evening- some to be replaced by another flower on the same scape.
Blooms early to mid-summer
2 ft tall x 1-2 ft spread
Diploid
Rebloomer
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Rabbit resistant
Tolerant to juglone
Drought tolerant
Salt tolerant
Clusters of violet purple saucer-shaped flowers grow on green foliage and create a dense spreading mound. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms early summer to mid fall
1-2 ft tall x 1.5-2 ft spread
Attracts butterflies
Drought tolerant
Deer and rabbit resistant
Groundcover
This perennial features upright stems bearing pale lilac flowers and small, hairy gray-green aromatic leaves growing in a compact, mounding, low-growing habit. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms early summer
0.75-1.5 ft tall x 1-1.5 ft spread
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Drought tolerant
Deer and rabbit resistant
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Fragrant
This miniature deciduous shrub features clusters of showy white flowers that bloom along stems bearing green-purple foliage that becomes darker in colder months. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms early to late spring
4-8 ft tall x 4-8 ft spread
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Attracts pollinators
Drought tolerant
This perennial bears gray-green succulent leaves with rosy veining and purple stems, topped with clusters of mauve-pink flowers that become chocolate brown in winter. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms early to midsummer
1.5-2 ft tall x 1-1.5 ft spread
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Drought tolerant
Deer and rabbit resistant
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Salt tolerant
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Broad, semi-evergreen, lime green leaves with a puckered surface are accompanied by scaly burgundy spikelets. Slow growth rate.
Blooms late spring to late autumn
0.5-1 ft tall x 1 ft wide
Deer and rabbit resistant
Moderately drought tolerant
Groundcover
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Tall slender bamboo-like stems sporting black and grey sheaths at each joint provide an interesting background for other pond plants. Medium-fast growth rate.
Blooms early spring to late summer
2-4 ft tall x 1-6 ft wide
Wet soil tolerant