Syringa vulgaris Edward J. Gardner (French Hybrid Common Lilac)
This large deciduous shrub features clusters of panicles covered in small, light purple flower buds that open to reveal sweetly fragrant, bright pink double flowers, and foliage of bluish-green, ovate-elliptic leaves. Slow growth rate.
Blooms late spring
8-15 ft tall x 6-12 ft wide
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
Deer resistant
Fragrant
| Zone | Zone 3 |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Moderate Moisture |
(REPEAT BLOOMER) This blooming climber offers delicate azure blue flowers contrasted with creamy yellow centres. Use as an arbor/wall cover, or as a “spiller/filler” in a container.
Blooms early summer and in fall
10′ tall x 5′ spread
Deer and rabbit resistant
Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
Tolerant to juglone
Grey-green foliage with creamy-white margins adorning intense red stems add to winter interest. In late spring, tiny white blooms appear in flat-top clusters followed by whitish-blue drupes. Rounded habit.
Blooms in late spring
6-8′ tall x 4-6′ spread
Attracts birds and butterflies
Deer and rabbit resistant
Fragrant
Clusters of periwinkle blue saucer-shaped flowers grow on green foliage that turns orange red in fall and creates a dense spreading mound. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms late spring to early summer
1-2 ft tall x 2-3 ft spread
Attracts butterflies
Drought tolerant
Deer and rabbit resistant
Groundcover
This deciduous shrub features showy yellow, upright, flowers that hold their colour all season and cover the tree profusely. The remaining foliage consists of dark green, oblong and elliptical leaves that keep their shape and colour all season, but do not provide and fall interest. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms mid-spring
15-20 ft tall x 10-15 ft spread
HARDY to -20°F (-28.9°C)
Fragrant
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Deer and rabbit resistant
This hybrid peony produces copious amounts of large, bright yellow, semi- to fully double, lemony-fragranced flowers that are flushed red in the centre, and grow on strong, erect stems that need no staking. The foliage of bright green leaves provides attractive fall interest. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms late spring
2.5-3 ft tall x 2.5-3 ft spread
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Deer and rabbit resistant
Salt tolerant
Drought tolerant
Fragrant
(Early Start™ Series) This perennial features bright fuchsia flowers, along with foliage of broad, elliptical medium green leaves that grow in a stoloniferous habit. Blooms earlier than other Phlox. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms early-to-late summer
1-1.5 ft tall x 1-1.5 ft spread
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Long blooming
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This large deciduous shrub features clusters of panicles covered in small, lavender purple flower buds that open to reveal sweetly fragrant, violet-magenta double flowers, and foliage of bluish-green, ovate-elliptic leaves. Slow growth rate.
Blooms late spring
8-15 ft tall x 6-12 ft wide
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
Deer resistant
Fragrant
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This large deciduous shrub features clusters of panicles covered in small, creamy yellow flower buds that open to reveal sweetly fragrant, bright, crisp white double flowers, and foliage of bright green, ovate-elliptic leaves. Slow growth rate.
Blooms late spring
8-10 ft tall x 5-10 ft wide
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
Deer resistant
Fragrant