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ERODIUM x variabile 'Bishop's Form', Alpine Geranium, Heronsbill, Storksbill ERODIUM x variabile 'Bishop's Form'
Alpine Geranium, Heronsbill, Storksbill

Perennial: Deer resistant. Ground cover, border, rock garden & container plant. Forms dainty low mounds. Good for edging and low border fronts. Has masses of small geranium-like flowers. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: pink. Size: 3-6" x 12". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z7.

ERODIUM x variabile 'Bishop's Form', Alpine Geranium, Heronsbill, Storksbill ERODIUM x variabile 'Bishop's Form'
Alpine Geranium, Heronsbill, Storksbill

Perennial: Deer resistant. Ground cover, border, rock garden & container plant. Forms dainty low mounds. Good for edging and low border fronts. Has masses of small geranium-like flowers. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: pink. Size: 3-6" x 12". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z7.

ERODIUM x variable 'Flore Pleno', Alpine Geranium, Heronsbill, Storksbill ERODIUM x variable 'Flore Pleno'
Alpine Geranium, Heronsbill, Storksbill

Perennial: Evergreen. Deer resistant. Ground cover, border, rock garden & container plant. Forms dainty low mounds. Good for edging and low border fronts. Has masses of small geranium-like flowers. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: single soft pink (sometimes double) with dark pink stripes. Height: 2-4". Spread: 6-8". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z7.

Photo unavailable ERYNGIUM planum 'Blue Hobbit'
Sea Holly

Herbaceous Perennial: Tolerates drought, seasides, deer, rabbit, and hot, dry sites. Long-lived. Good in borders, containers, rock gardens and as a cut flower. Spiny foliage holds thistle-like flowers that can be used fresh or dried. Attracts butterflies and pollinators. Bloom time: summer. Bloom color: steel blue. Dwarf variety. Height: 8-12 inches. Width: 12 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z4.

Photo unavailable ERYNGIUM zabelii 'Big Blue'
Sea Holly

Perennial: Drought & salt tolerant. Good cut flower. Loves to be in sandy, chalky, clay soil, yet thrives in hot dry areas in full sun. Sunny summer days, is when you see how big & blue it really is, vibrant, intense electric blue cones, surrounded w/breath taking silver bracts & spiky green folg. Attracts bees & butterflies. Deer & rabbit resistant. Bloom time: summer. water: moderate-dry. Ht: 28-30". Spd: 15-18". USDA Z4.

ERYSIMUM 'Bowles' Mauve', Alpine Wallflower ERYSIMUM 'Bowles' Mauve'
Alpine Wallflower

Perennial: Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Constantly in bloom spring-fall with spike-like clusters of flowers. If woody at the base, it is okay to plant deep like a tomato plant. Good cut flower. Attracts butterflies. Bloom color: mauve. Size: 1-2' x 1.5'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6.

EUCOMIS 'Sparkling Burgundy', EUCOMIS 'Sparkling Burgundy'

Bulbous Perennial Herb: Deciduous. The flower spikes hold whitish purple flowers over dark burgundy foliage - very colorful. The flowers resemble pineapples. Long lasting cut flower & good pot plant. Flowers have a 6 week vase life! Attracts butterflies. Blooms: summer. Ht: 18-26". Exposure: sun/part shade. Moderate water during growth & bloom. USDA Z6.

EUPATORIUM dubium 'Baby Joe', Dwarf Joe-Pye Weed EUPATORIUM dubium 'Baby Joe'
Dwarf Joe-Pye Weed

Perennial: Deer resistant. Native to eastern United States. Bushy, upright, mounding habit with burgundy stems that bears large umbrella-like heads of lavender-rose blooms. Good cut flower. Nice border/hedge plant or for use in large containers. Attracts butterflies & bees. Bloom time: summer-fall. Height: 2-3'. Width: 2'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/moist. Prefers moist but well-draining soil. USDA Z3-9.

EUPATORIUM rugosum 'Chocolate', White Snakeroot EUPATORIUM rugosum 'Chocolate'
White Snakeroot

Perennial: Bushy eastern N. America native. Border plant, attracts bees & butterflies, good cut flower, woodland & naturalizing plant. Great fall color! Blooms: summer-fall, fluffy white heads. Size: 2-5' x 3'. Part shade (full sun in cool climates is ok). Water: moderate/moist. USDA Z3. (syn. AGERATINA altissima 'Chocolate')

Photo unavailable EUPHORBIA amygdaloides 'Golden Glory'
Wood Spurge

Perennial: Semi-evergreen. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Good mildew resistance. Native of Europe. Good container, woodland, border and rock garden plant. The striking dark red foliage contrasts nicely with the flowers. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: bright chartreuse. Height: 20 inches. Width: 14 inches. Flowers to 28 inches. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6-10. USPP #14,514

EUPHORBIA amygdaloides 'Purpurea'/'Rubra', Wood Spurge EUPHORBIA amygdaloides 'Purpurea'/'Rubra'
Wood Spurge

Perennial: Semi-evergreen. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Native of Europe. Good container, woodland, border and rock garden plant. Oval green leaves are heavily suffused with purple-red. Has nice fall color. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: cup-shaped yellow bracts Size: 1-3' x 1'. Sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z7.

Photo unavailable EUPHORBIA amygdaloides var. robbiae
Mrs. Robb's Bonnet

Perennial: Evergreen/Semi-evergreen. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Native to NW Turkey. Good container, woodland, border, ground cover & rock garden plant. Glossy, dark green foliage with nice fall color. Blooms: spring-summer. Color: lime green. Ht: 18-24". Width: spreading. Dry shade to full sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z7.

Photo unavailable EUPHORBIA characias 'Glacier Blue'
Spurge

Perennial: Evergreen. Drought, deer & heat tolerant. Pretty blue-gray foliage is edged in cream. Good pot, woodland, border & rock garden plant. Has clusters of creamy white flower bracts with a blue stripe in spring. Compact & upright: H 12-15" x W 15-18". Sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. Pest & disease free. Better than E. 'Tasmanian Tiger'. USDA Z7. PP#19,027

Photo unavailable EUPHORBIA characias 'Tasmanian Tiger'
Spurge

Perennial: Evergreen. Drought, deer & heat tolerant. Pest & disease free. Pretty variegated foliage has blue-green centers & white margins. Good pot, woodland, border & rock garden plant. Produces clusters of creamy white flowers in spring on tall flower spikes. Compact & rounded: H 2-3' x W 2-3'. Sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z7. PP#15715

Photo unavailable EUPHORBIA characias 'Tasmanian Tiger'
Spurge

Perennial: Evergreen. Drought, deer & heat tolerant. Pest & disease free. Pretty variegated foliage has blue-green centers & white margins. Good pot, woodland, border & rock garden plant. Produces clusters of creamy white flowers in spring on tall flower spikes. Compact & rounded: H 2-3' x W 2-3'. Sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z7. PP#15715

Photo unavailable EUPHORBIA characias subsp. Wulfenii
Spurge

Perennial: Evergreen. Fairly drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Good container, woodland, border and rock garden plant. Produces clusters of flowers in spring. Bloom color: yellow. Height: 4'. Width: 3'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z7.

Photo unavailable EUPHORBIA graminea Star Dust 'Super Flash' (syn. CHAMAESYCE 'Super Flash')
Greenleaf Spurge

Perennial Herb: Evergreen. Tolerates deer, rabbits, drought, heat, cold & dry shade. Native to Central & South America. Has clusters of tiny white flowers that adds texture. Good in borders and beds. Attracts bees & other beneficial insects. Blooms: spring-fall. Mound forming. Height: 12-18 inches. Width: 12 inches. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z9. Use caution: All parts are toxic if ingested. The sap may irritate skin and eyes.

EUPHORBIA hybrid 'Starblast Snowdrift', Spurge EUPHORBIA hybrid 'Starblast Snowdrift'
Spurge

Perennial: This is classified as a perennial but should be treated as an annual. Features airy clusters of white flowers mid spring to mid fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its small oval leaves remain green in color throughout the season. Provides interesting contrast & texture in mixed plantings. Great in containers, border & hanging baskets. Blm color: white. Ht: 12-20". Width: 10-12". Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: mod./dry. Z10

EUPHORBIA hybrid 'Starblast Soft Pink', Spurge EUPHORBIA hybrid 'Starblast Soft Pink'
Spurge

Perennial: This is classified as a perennial but should be treated as an annual. Features airy clusters of soft pink flowers mid spring to mid fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its small oval leaves remain green in color throughout the season. Provides interesting contrast & texture in mixed plantings. Great in containers, border & hanging baskets. Blm color: soft pink. Ht: 12-20". Width: 10-12". Exp.: sun/pt shade. Water: mod./dry. Z10

EUPHORBIA myrsinites, Spurge EUPHORBIA myrsinites
Spurge

Perennial: Deer resistant. Evergreen. Excellent woodland, border, edge & rock garden plant. Tolerates cold, heat and drought. Short lived in warm winter areas. Bloom time: spring. Bloom color: chatreuse to yellow. Ht: 8-10". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6.

EUPHORBIA myrsinites, Spurge EUPHORBIA myrsinites
Spurge

Perennial: Deer resistant. Evergreen. Excellent woodland, border, edge & rock garden plant. Tolerates cold, heat and drought. Short lived in warm winter areas. Bloom time: spring. Bloom color: chatreuse to yellow. Ht: 8-10". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6.

EUPHORBIA rigida, Rigid Spurge EUPHORBIA rigida
Rigid Spurge

Perennial: Deer resistant. Evergreen. Drought tolerant. This species is similar to E. myrsinites, but its habit is first erect before spreading & its steely blue leaves are more narrow & pointed. Excellent border, edge & rock garden plant. Thrives in sunny, dry spots. Bloom time: spring-summer. Bloom color: chartreuse to yellow. Height: 1-2'. Width: 2-3'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z7.

EUPHORBIA x martinii, Spurge EUPHORBIA x martinii
Spurge

Perennial: Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Evergreen. Excellent woodland, container, rock garden & border plant. Long lived plant, free from pests & diseases. Sap may cause irritation, so wear gloves if in doubt. Blooms: spring-summer. Bloom color: yellow-green. Ht: 2'. W: 2'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z7.

EUPHORBIA x martinii 'Ascot Rainbow', Spurge EUPHORBIA x martinii 'Ascot Rainbow'
Spurge

Perennial: Evergreen. Tolerates deer, drought & heat. Woodland, pot, rock garden & border plant. Free from pests & disease. In cool months foliage & flowers become flushed w/red, orange & pink. Blooms: cream, lime & green in spring-summer. Ht & W: 18-24". Sun/pt shade. Water: mod/dry. Sap may cause irritation, wear gloves if in doubt. USDA Z6 or <. PP21,401

EUPHORBIA x martinii 'Tiny Tim', EUPHORBIA x martinii 'Tiny Tim'

Perennial: Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Evergreen. Resembles a miniature version of Euphorbia martinii. Tightly mounded habit. Long flowering. Excellent woodland, rock garden & border plant. Long lived plant, free from pests & diseases. Sap may cause irritation, so wear gloves if in doubt. Blms: spring-summer. Blm clr: yellow-green. Ht: 10-12" . Exp.: sun. Water: mod.. USDA Z7. PP#16930

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