Yarrow, the Achillea species, are noted for their delicate, ferny foliage that brings a soft texture to the landscape. The bright blooms are a magnet for pollinators in the summer. A garden favorite for generations because of its exceptional tolerance to just about any sunny or arid location with well-drained soil. Low-growing varieties are ideal for edging or ground covers. Taller varieties are great for cut flower arrangements. Deer resistant.

Snowdrop anemone is a spring-blooming, spreading perennial with slightly nodding, white flowers that rise above green maple-leaf-shaped foliage. Excellent for a woodland garden. Cold hardy. Deer Resistant.

Echinacea, or Cone Flower, is a prairie native and a tough, self-reliant plant that blooms late-summer to autumn. Dusky purplish-rose petals arch back from a central, spiky seed cone. The blooms are held on sturdy stems. Attracts butterflies to the garden. Ideal choice for beds, borders, and cutting gardens. Perfectly suited to informal, naturalized settings. Deer resistant.

Sky blue flowers are complemented by attractive feathery foliage. A splendid choice for adding soft texture to the landscape. Flax remains in bloom for up to 3 full months. Excellent for borders, rock gardens, or mass plantings. Makes a dependable mixed border plant. Perfectly suited to informal, naturalized settings. Deer resistant.

Alyssum, affectionately called Basked of Gold, is an evergreen selection that thrives in difficult locations where other plants fail. Brilliant yellow flowers are set against gray-green foliage, typically in a rounded shape. Tumbles beautifully over rock borders, retaining walls, slopes, and containers. Adds a wonderful splash of color to the early season landscape. Deer resistant.

Masses of crisp white flowers have a luminous quality to them. Highly valued for its woolly blue-green foliage that creates a carpet spread or tumbles beautifully over rocks or slopes. Easy to care for and stylishly accents other bright colors. Perfectly sized for border fronts or garden fill. A reliable ground cover for any location. Deer resistant.

Japanese Painted Ferns, of Athyrium ferns, offer a great assortment of colors and textures. This is the ideal plant for adding interest and color to moist, shaded locations where blooming plants may not thrive. A very tidy, beautiful, and carefree selection that adds a soft texture to the garden and great balance when contrasted near plants with large, bold foliage. Deer resistant.

This reliable ground cover boasts burgundy-red to deep purple foliage, adding rich color to challenging shady locations. Bright blue flowers in the spring provide added interest through the seasons. Cool weather enhances the foliage color. Beautiful contrasted with other plants with silver or golden leaves. Colloquially called ‘Carpet Bugle’, this variety is known as ‘Braunherz’. Perfectly sized for rock gardens and border fronts. Effective under trees where lawn has difficulty establishing. Deer resistant.

Creeping Sedum fills in with a carpet of succulent ground cover featuring variegated green leaves that turn bright red-purple in autumn, some species topped with red-russet flowers. One of the least demanding and most satisfying perennials in the garden! Drought tolerant and deer resistant. Classic use for borders and rock gardens. Looks great spilling over container edges and filling in between border stones.