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Flowers Guide

Hydrangea

Colors: White, pink, blue (pH dependent)
Sun/Shade: AM sun / PM shade
Water: Even moisture
Height: 3–8 ft
Bloom: Summer; some rebloom
Care: Prune by type (macrophylla vs paniculata)
Deer: Sometimes browsed

Daylily

Colors: Yellow, orange, red, pink, purple
Sun/Shade: Sun–part shade
Water: Moderate
Height: 1–3 ft
Bloom: Early–mid summer; many rebloom
Care: Divide clumps every 3–4 yrs
Deer: Occasionally browsed

Coneflower (Echinacea)

Colors: Purple, pink, white, orange, green
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Water: Low once established
Height: 2–4 ft
Bloom: Mid–late summer
Care: Deadhead; birds love seedheads
Deer: Resistant

Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)

Colors: Yellow, gold, bronze
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Water: Low–moderate
Height: 2–3 ft
Bloom: Mid–late summer
Care: Deadhead; divide clumps
Deer: Resistant

Peony

Colors: White, blush, pink, coral, red
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Water: Moderate
Height: 2–3 ft
Bloom: Late spring
Care: Support heavy blooms; long-lived
Deer: Occasionally browsed

Tulip (bulb)

Colors: Every color
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Water: Low
Height: 10–20 in
Bloom: Spring
Care: Plant bulbs fall; protect from deer
Deer: Highly browsed

Daffodil (bulb)

Colors: Yellow, white, orange, pink
Sun/Shade: Sun–part shade
Water: Low–moderate
Height: 8–18 in
Bloom: Early spring
Care: Let foliage yellow before removing
Deer: Resistant

Lavender

Colors: Purple, blue, pink, white
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Water: Low; needs drainage
Height: 1–3 ft
Bloom: Summer
Care: Light prune after bloom; avoid heavy mulch
Deer: Resistant

Bee Balm (Monarda)

Colors: Red, pink, purple
Sun/Shade: Sun–part shade
Water: Moderate
Height: 2–4 ft
Bloom: Summer
Care: Space for airflow; watch for mildew
Deer: Occasionally browsed

Salvia

Colors: Blue, purple, pink, red, white
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Water: Low–moderate
Height: 1–3 ft
Bloom: Late spring–summer
Care: Shear after first flush for rebloom
Deer: Resistant

Astilbe

Colors: White, pink, red
Sun/Shade: Part shade
Water: Even moisture
Height: 1–3 ft
Bloom: Late spring–summer
Care: Great for shade beds
Deer: Occasionally browsed

Coral Bells (Heuchera)

Colors: Leaves: lime, burgundy, silver; flowers: pink/white
Sun/Shade: Part shade
Water: Even moisture
Height: 8–18 in
Bloom: Late spring
Care: Mulch crowns lightly in winter
Deer: Occasionally browsed

Stonecrop (Sedum)

Colors: Pink to copper
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Water: Low
Height: 12–24 in
Bloom: Late summer–fall
Care: Leave seedheads for winter interest
Deer: Resistant

Iris (Bearded)

Colors: Many
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Water: Low–moderate
Height: 1–3 ft
Bloom: Late spring
Care: Rhizomes at surface; divide 3–4 yrs
Deer: Resistant

Hosta

Colors: Green, blue, variegated; flowers white/purple
Sun/Shade: Shade–part shade
Water: Moderate
Height: 10–30 in
Bloom: Summer
Care: Divide clumps; slug protection
Deer: Frequently browsed

Rose (Shrub)

Colors: All colors
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Water: Even moisture
Height: 2–5 ft
Bloom: Late spring–frost (repeat)
Care: Feed regularly; deadhead; airflow
Deer: Sometimes browsed

Catmint (Nepeta)

Colors: Lavender-blue
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Water: Low
Height: 1–2 ft
Bloom: Late spring–summer
Care: Shear mid-summer to rebloom
Deer: Resistant

Garden Phlox

Colors: Pink, purple, white
Sun/Shade: Sun–part shade
Water: Moderate
Height: 2–4 ft
Bloom: Summer
Care: Space for airflow; watch mildew
Deer: Occasionally browsed

Yarrow (Achillea)

Colors: Yellow, red, pink, white
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Water: Low
Height: 1–3 ft
Bloom: Summer
Care: Cut back after bloom; drought-tough
Deer: Resistant

Coreopsis

Colors: Yellow, pink, burgundy
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Water: Low–moderate
Height: 1–2 ft
Bloom: Summer
Care: Deadhead; likes poorer soils
Deer: Resistant

Blanket Flower (Gaillardia)

Colors: Red, orange, yellow bicolor
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Water: Low
Height: 1–2 ft
Bloom: Summer–fall
Care: Great in hot, dry spots
Deer: Resistant

Globe Thistle

Colors: Steel blue
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Water: Low
Height: 2–4 ft
Bloom: Mid–late summer
Care: Poor soils OK; drought-tolerant
Deer: Resistant

Bellflower (Campanula)

Colors: Blue, purple, white
Sun/Shade: Sun–part shade
Water: Moderate
Height: 1–3 ft
Bloom: Late spring–summer
Care: Shear to rebloom
Deer: Occasionally browsed

Bergenia

Colors: Pink, magenta, white
Sun/Shade: Part shade
Water: Moderate
Height: 12–18 in
Bloom: Spring
Care: Evergreen foliage, winter color
Deer: Resistant

Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)

Colors: Pink, white
Sun/Shade: Part shade
Water: Even moisture
Height: 1–3 ft
Bloom: Spring
Care: Goes dormant in summer heat
Deer: Resistant

Columbine (Aquilegia)

Colors: Blue, red, pink, yellow, white
Sun/Shade: Sun–part shade
Water: Moderate
Height: 1–2.5 ft
Bloom: Spring–early summer
Care: Self-seeds; good naturalizer
Deer: Resistant

Sneezeweed (Helenium)

Colors: Yellow, orange, red
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Water: Moderate
Height: 3–5 ft
Bloom: Late summer–fall
Care: Pinch early to reduce flop
Deer: Resistant

Speedwell (Veronica)

Colors: Blue, purple, pink, white
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Water: Moderate
Height: 1–2 ft
Bloom: Summer
Care: Deadhead
Deer: Resistant

Aster

Colors: Purple, blue, pink, white
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Water: Moderate
Height: 1–4 ft
Bloom: Late summer–fall
Care: Pinch in June; pollinator magnet
Deer: Occasionally browsed

Joe-Pye Weed (Eutrochium)

Colors: Mauve/pink
Sun/Shade: Sun–part shade
Water: Moderate–moist
Height: 4–7 ft
Bloom: Late summer
Care: Great for wet spots; butterflies
Deer: Resistant

Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa)

Colors: Orange, yellow
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Water: Low
Height: 1–2.5 ft
Bloom: Summer
Care: Monarch host; great drainage
Deer: Resistant

Liatris (Blazing Star)

Colors: Purple, white
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Water: Low
Height: 2–4 ft
Bloom: Summer
Care: Corms; attracts butterflies
Deer: Resistant

Delphinium

Colors: Blue, purple, white, pink
Sun/Shade: Sun–part shade
Water: Moderate
Height: 3–6 ft
Bloom: Early summer
Care: Stake tall spikes
Deer: Occasionally browsed

Gaura

Colors: White, pink
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Water: Low–moderate
Height: 2–3 ft
Bloom: Summer–fall
Care: Airy texture; heat tolerant
Deer: Resistant

Red Hot Poker

Colors: Red, orange, yellow bicolor
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Water: Low–moderate
Height: 2–4 ft
Bloom: Summer
Care: Needs drainage; dramatic
Deer: Resistant

Agastache (Hummingbird Mint)

Colors: Orange, pink, purple
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Water: Low
Height: 1.5–3 ft
Bloom: Summer–fall
Care: Aromatic; drought-tough
Deer: Resistant

Zinnia (annual)

Colors: All colors
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Water: Moderate
Height: 10–36 in
Bloom: Summer–frost
Care: Deadhead; great cut flower
Deer: Occasionally browsed

Marigold (annual)

Colors: Yellow, orange, red
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Water: Moderate
Height: 8–24 in
Bloom: Summer–frost
Care: Good pest deterrent
Deer: Resistant

Snapdragon

Colors: Many
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Water: Moderate
Height: 8–24 in
Bloom: Spring–early summer; fall
Care: Deadhead for longer show
Deer: Occasionally browsed

Poppy

Colors: Red, orange, pink, white
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Water: Low–moderate
Height: 1–3 ft
Bloom: Late spring
Care: Prefers direct seeding
Deer: Occasionally browsed

Sweet Alyssum

Colors: White, lavender, pink
Sun/Shade: Sun–part shade
Water: Even moisture
Height: 4–8 in
Bloom: Spring–fall
Care: Fragrant edging
Deer: Occasionally browsed

Calendula

Colors: Yellow, orange, apricot
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Water: Moderate
Height: 12–20 in
Bloom: Cool seasons
Care: Self-seeds; edible petals
Deer: Resistant

Verbena

Colors: Purple, pink, red, white
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Water: Low–moderate
Height: 8–18 in
Bloom: Summer–fall
Care: Heat-loving groundcover
Deer: Resistant

Hellebore (Lenten Rose)

Colors: Cream, pink, burgundy, green
Sun/Shade: Shade–part shade
Water: Even moisture
Height: 12–18 in
Bloom: Late winter–spring
Care: Evergreen in many climates
Deer: Resistant

Brunnera

Colors: Blue; silver leaves
Sun/Shade: Shade–part shade
Water: Even moisture
Height: 12–18 in
Bloom: Spring
Care: Great hosta alternative
Deer: Resistant

Lungwort

Colors: Blue, pink
Sun/Shade: Shade–part shade
Water: Even moisture
Height: 8–14 in
Bloom: Early spring
Care: Speckled leaves for shade pop
Deer: Resistant

Penstemon

Colors: White, pink, red, purple
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Water: Low–moderate
Height: 1–3 ft
Bloom: Late spring–summer
Care: Excellent drainage
Deer: Resistant

Foamflower (Tiarella)

Colors: White, pink
Sun/Shade: Shade–part shade
Water: Even moisture
Height: 8–12 in
Bloom: Spring
Care: Woodland groundcover
Deer: Resistant

Japanese Anemone

Colors: Pink, white
Sun/Shade: Part shade
Water: Moderate
Height: 2–4 ft
Bloom: Late summer–fall
Care: Spreads; give room
Deer: Occasionally browsed

Forget-me-not

Colors: Sky blue, pink, white
Sun/Shade: Part shade
Water: Even moisture
Height: 6–12 in
Bloom: Spring
Care: Self-seeds lightly
Deer: Resistant

Calamintha

Colors: White
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Water: Low
Height: 12–18 in
Bloom: Summer–fall
Care: Bees love it; neat mound
Deer: Resistant

Best flowers for pollinators

Choose varied shapes and bloom times so there’s nectar from spring to fall.

Spring: crocus (purple/yellow), daffodil (yellow/white), lungwort (blue/pink), catmint (lavender)
Summer: bee balm (red/pink), coneflower (purple/orange), salvia (blue/purple), coreopsis (yellow), lavender (purple)
Late: aster (purple/blue), sedum (pink/copper), goldenrod (yellow), joe-pye weed (mauve)

Deer: plants they avoid & plants they love

Deer-resistant picks

Lavender, catmint, yarrow, salvia, coneflower, sedum
Ornamental grasses (feather reed, switchgrass, blue oat)
Shrubs: boxwood, spirea, ninebark, viburnum

Deer favorites (protect or avoid)

Tulips, hosta, daylily, roses
Arborvitae (esp. winter), apple/pear trees

Shrubs & small trees

Best for privacy

Arborvitae (green giant): fast, 10–20'+, sun; protect from deer.
American holly: evergreen, berries for birds; sun–part shade.
Spruce (black hills): dense evergreen screen.
Lilac hedge: spring bloom, 8–10', sun.
Clumping bamboo: only clumping types; never running forms.

Best for looks

Panicle hydrangea (‘Limelight’): lime-to-pink blooms; sun–part shade.
Spirea: pink spring bloom; easy to shape; sun.
Weigela: red/pink trumpets; hummingbirds love it.
Ninebark: burgundy foliage; white spring bloom.
Viburnum: fragrant flowers, berries, fall color.

Upkeep: water deeply the first season; mulch 2–3"; prune after bloom for spring-flowering shrubs, and late winter for summer bloomers.