Cupressus macrocarpa ‘Wilma Goldcrest’
‘Wilma Goldcrest’ Cypress
This is one adorable little conifer.
‘Wilma Goldcrest’ is a perfect plant for those tight spaces where you really want a splash of bright color. In the ground, they’ll reac…
Pinus flexilis ‘Vanderwolf’s Pyramid’
Vanderwolf’s Pyramid Limber Pine
The ‘Vanderwolf’ Pine has proven itself a good conifer choice for a hot, dry spot; one that won’t get too large and has soft, two-toned needles. This western North A…
Agave neomexicana
Hardy Agave
Hardy Agaves capture us like no other plant. Their almost mathematical geometry is mesmerizing, and they are tough as nails. One of the true survivors on our property- managing the dips…
Ilex meserveae ‘Blue Girl’
Blue Girl Holly
Holly may seem a bit pedestrian of a choice for a plant of the week, but it fits the season and the red berries brighten up these gray fall days. Plus ‘Blue Girl’ Holly is deer resis…
Hydrangea quercifolia
Oakleaf Hydrangea
Oakleaf hydrangea offers a lot more four-season interest than its showier mophead cousins, and can be considered deer resistant due to its courser leaves. In its native habitat as…
Mahonia x media ‘Charity’
Charity Mahonia
Looking for a dramatic addition to your drought tolerant shade garden that is plagued by deer? Mahonia ‘Charity’ is a large, upright, evergreen shrub for shade to morning sun a…
Pinus thunbergii ‘Thunderhead’
Thunderhead Dwarf Japanese Black Pine
‘Thunderhead’ Japanese Black Pine is a wonderful compact specimen conifer. Like most pines it is drought tolerant and deer resistant but what sets it apar…
Geranium x cantabrigiense ‘Biokovo’
This versatile and easy-to-grow hardy geranium is a great choice for an evergreen perennial that is deer resistant, drought tolerant in part shade, and even gets fall color.
When looking for deer re…
Cistus spp.
If your only exposure to Rockroses has been the Orchid Rockrose (Cistus purpurea), which can get a bit rangy and raggedy after a few years, you are in for a real treat!
There are some spectacular va…