Acaena inermis 'Purpurea' Acaena
Purple Sheep Burr
Purple New Zealand Burr

Height: 5-10 cm (2-4")
Spread: 30-60 cm (12-24")
Soil: Tolerant of most soil types.
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade.
Flowers: Brown flowers in mid to late summer.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 5-9 (hardy to -29°C or -20°F)
Suggested Uses: Alpine and rock gardens; Accents and edges.
General Information: Deer resistant; Drought tolerant; Evergreen.


  Adiantum
Adiantum pedatum (N)
American Maidenhair Fern

Height: 30-60 cm (12-24")
Spread: 30-60 cm (12-24")
Soil: Moist, humus rich soil.
Exposure: Full shade.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 2-9 (hardy to -46°C or -50°F)
Suggested Uses: Rock garden; Border.
General Information: Native; Deciduous; Deer resistant.


Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy' Ajuga
Carpet Bugle
Bugleweed

Height: 15 cm (6")
Spread: 30-45 cm (12-18")
Soil: Tolerant of poor, but moist soil.
Exposure: Partial sun and/or partial shade.
Flowers: Showy blue flowers (spikes) in early summer.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 3-9 (hardy to -40°C or -40°F)
Suggested Uses: Border plant; Mass plant in a neglected area.
General Information: Very durable; Will withstand foot traffic; Deer resistant; Mildly drought tolerant.


  Alchemilla
Alchemilla ellenbeckii
Creeping Lady's Mantle

Height: 2-2.5 cm (1-2")
Spread: 30 cm (12")
Soil: Prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil.
Exposure: Partial sun and/or partial shade.
Flowers: Tiny yellow-green flowers in summer.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 6-9 (hardy to -23°C or -10°F)
Suggested Uses: Rock garden or border plantings.
General Information: Mat-forming.


Anacyclus pyrethrum var. depressus Anacyclus
Silver Kisses
Mt. Atlas Daisy

Height: 10 cm (4")
Spread: 20-25 cm (8-10")
Soil: Average, well-drained soil.
Exposure: Full sun.
Flowers: White daisies with purple undersides; June to August.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 4-9 (hardy to -34°C or -30°F)
Suggested Uses: Alpine house; Rock garden.
General Information: Originally found on Atlas Mountains in Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia; Drought tolerant; Evergreen.


  Antennaria
 
 
Antennaria dioica 'Rubra' (N)
Pink Pussy-toes

Height: 5-15 cm (2-6")
Spread: 25-45 cm (10-18")
Soil: Dry, sandy soil or clay.
Exposure: Full sun.
Flowers: Fuzzy, deep pink flowers in late spring and early summer.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 5-9 (hardy to -29°C or -20°F)
Suggested Uses: Alpine and rock gardens; Groundcover; Between paving stones.
General Information: Soft, silvery-grey foliage; Deer resistant; Drought tolerant; Evergreen; Native to North America.


Aquilegia formosa  
Crimson Columbine
Western Columbine

Height: 60-90 cm (24-36")
Spread: 45 cm (18")
Soil: Moist well-drained soil.
Exposure: Sun to partial shade.
Flowers: Red spurs and sepals, yellow petals, spring to early summer.
Cold Hardiness: Zones 3-8 (hardy to -40°C or -40°F)
Suggested Uses: Rocky slopes and borders.
General Information: Native; Somewhat deer resistant.


  Arabis
Arabis ferdinandi-coburgi 'Variegata'
Alpine Wall Cress

Height: 5-10 cm (2-4")
Spread: 20-30 cm (8-12")
Soil: Well-drained garden soil.
Exposure: Partial sun and/or partial shade.
Flowers: White flowers with pink under-tones appearing late spring to summer.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 3-9 (hardy to -40°C or -40°F)
Suggested Uses: Along borders; Rock gardens; Edging.
General Information: Deer resistant; Drought tolerant; Evergreen.


  Arctostaphylos
 
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (N)
Kinnikinnick
Bearberry

Height: 15 cm (6")
Spread: 90 cm (36")
Soil: Acidic, well-drained soil.
Exposure: Full sun.
Flowers: Pink flowers in the spring.
Berries: Red berries in fall.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 2-6 (hardy to -46°C or -50°F)
Suggested Uses: Naturalizing; Planters.
General Information: Drought tolerant; Deer resistant; Evergreen.


  Arenaria
Arenaria balearica
Corsican Sandwort

Height: 1.5 cm (1/2")
Spread: 30-45 cm (12-18")
Soil: Well-drained soil.
Exposure: Full sun.
Flowers: Star-shaped white flowers appear in late spring to early summer.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 4-9 (hardy to -34°C or -30°F)
Suggested Uses: Between paving stones; Rockery plant.
General Information: Deer resistant; Evergreen.


Armeria  
Sea Pink  
Thrift  
  Armeria
A. maritima (N)
Sea Thrift

Height: 20 cm (8")
Spread: 30 cm (12")
Soil: Well-drained soil.
Exposure: Full sun.
Flowers: Rose-pink flower heads.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 3-9 (hardy to -40°C or -40°F)
Suggested Uses: Rock gardens or front border.
General Information: Evergreen; Drought tolerant; Deer resistant; Native.

  Armeria
A. maritima 'Alba' (N)
White-flowered Thrift

Height: 20 cm (8")
Spread: 30 cm (12")
Soil: Well-drained soil.
Exposure: Full sun.
Flowers: White flower heads.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 2-9 (hardy to -46°C or -50°F)
Suggested Uses: Rock gardens or front border.
General Information: Evergreen; Drought tolerant; Deer resistant; Native.

  Armeria
 
 
A. maritima 'Rubrifolia' (N)
Red-leaved Thrift

Height: 20 cm (8")
Spread: 30 cm (12")
Soil: Well-drained soil.
Exposure: Full sun.
Flowers: Rose-pink flower heads.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 2-9 (hardy to -46°C or -50°F)
Suggested Uses: Rock gardens or front border.
General Information: Evergreen; Drought tolerant; Deer resistant; Native.


  Athyrium
Athyrium niponicum var. pictum
Japanese Painted Fern

Height: 30-60 cm (12-24")
Spread: 30-45 cm (12-18")
Soil: Evenly moist soil.
Exposure: Full to partial shade.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 4-9 (hardy to -34°C or -30°F)
Suggested Uses: Shady edges; Rock garden; Containers.
General Information: Deciduous; Purple-red stalks; Dark green fronds with olive and silver highlights; Deer and rabbit resistant.


  Azorella
Azorella trifurcata 'Nana'
Cushion Bolax

Height: 2-4 cm (1-2")
Spread: 15-20 cm (6-8")
Soil: Dry sandy soil.
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade.
Flowers: Occasionally produces umbels with tiny, greenish yellow flowers in summer.
Cold Hardiness: Zone 4-9 (hardy to -34°C or -30°F)
Suggested Uses: Alpine or rock garden; Edges.
General Information: Drought tolerant; Deer resistant; Evergreen.


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