Pennisetum alopecuroides Cassian (Fountain Grass)
This graceful clump-forming warm season grass features narrow medium to dark green leaves that lighten to gold, then to beige in autumn, while showy creamy pink bottlebrush flower panicles appear in late summer. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms late summer
HARDY to -20°F (-28.9°C)
2-2.5 ft tall x 2-2.5 ft wide
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Tolerant to juglone
| Zone | Zone 5 |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Low to Moderate Moisture |
These dark blue perennials grow in an erect habit above blue-green foliage. Upright, clump-forming habit. Slow growth rate.
ALL PARTS OF THE PLANT ARE POISONOUS. The common name ‘Monkshood’ comes from the cowled upper sepal’s resemblance to the cloth hood worn by medieval monks.
Blooms late summer to early fall
4-6 ft tall x 2 ft spread
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Attracts hummingbirds, bees and butterflies
Deer resistant
Star-shaped chartreuse flowers bloom in loose clusters on light green soft, velvety leaves that are partially folded. Toothed scalloped leaves are lobed and hairy and the leaves sparkle with the morning dew.
*Self-seeding; remove spent flowers to avoid spread*
Blooms late spring to early summer
1-1.5 ft tall x 1.5-2 ft spread
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Deer and rabbit resistant
Attracts butterflies
Dome-like mauve-pink flowers blooms on multiple purple-spotted stems and deep green, ovate, coarsely toothed foliage. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms mid-summer to early fall
3-5 ft tall x 2-4 ft spread
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Deer and rabbit resistant
Tolerant to juglone
Masses of rich, golden yellow ray flowers with dark brown centres bloom on bright green, hairy foliage in a compact habit. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms early to late summer
2-3 ft tall x 1.5-2 ft spread
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
This deciduous perennial features tall upright stems bearing green leaves that become topped with clusters of delicate dark rose buds that open to reveal deep rose-pink flowers that are followed by bronze seed heads. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms late summer to early fall
2-2.5 ft tall x 1.5-2 ft spread
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Deer and rabbit resistant
Drought tolerant
Salt tolerant
This tall, clump-forming perennial features multi-branched hairy stems each topped with a spire that blooms to reveal tiny purple flowers. The foliage is comprised of sharply serrated lanceolate green leaves. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms mid-summer
2-4 ft tall x 1-2.5 ft spread
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Drought tolerant
Deer and rabbit resistant
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
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An abundance of burgundy plumes that turn wheat-coloured rise above finely textured, arching foliage of green blades that turn shades of purple and red in the fall, with the blades at the centre remaining green. Grows in a dwarf clumping habit. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms late spring
HARDY to -20 °F (-28.9 °C)
2-3 ft tall x 1-2 ft spread
Drought tolerant
Tolerant to juglone
Salt tolerant
Deer and rabbit resistant
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This bulbous perennial forms a dense clump of green clover-like foliage of heart-shaped leaves with striking purple centres, with dainty trumpeted flowers of bright pink appearing later in the season.
Blooms late spring to early summer
0.5-1 ft tall x 0.5 ft spread
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Deer resistant