| Acaena inermis 'Purpurea' | |
| 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. |
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| 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: | Zones 2-9 (hardy to -46°C or -50°F) | |
| Suggested Uses: | Rock garden; Border. | |
| General Information: | Native; Deciduous; Deer resistant. |
| Ajuga reptans ‘Burgundy Glow’ |  |
| 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: | Zones 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. |
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| 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: | Zones 6-9 (hardy to -23°C or -10°F) | |
| Suggested Uses: | Rock garden or border plantings. | |
| General Information: | Mat-forming. |
| Anacyclus pyrethrum var. depressus |  |
| 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: | Zones 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. |
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| 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: | Zones 3-9 (hardy to -40°C or -40°F) | |
| Suggested Uses: | Along borders; Rock gardens; Edging. | |
| General Information: | Deer resistant; Drought tolerant; Evergreen. |
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| 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: | Zones 2-6 (hardy to -46°C or -50°F) | |
| Suggested Uses: | Naturalizing; Planters. | |
| General Information: | Drought tolerant; Deer resistant; Evergreen. |
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| 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: | Zones 4-9 (hardy to -34°C or -30°F) | |
| Suggested Uses: | B/w paving stones; Rockery plant. | |
| General Information: |
Deer resistant; Evergreen. |
| Armeria | |
| Sea Pink | |
| Thrift | |
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| 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: | Zones 3-9 (hardy to -40°C or -40°F) | |
| Suggested Uses: | Rock gardens or front border. | |
| General Information: | Evergreen; Drought tolerant; Deer resistant; Native. |
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| 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: | Zones 2-9 (hardy to -46°C or -50°F) | |
| Suggested Uses: | Rock gardens or front border. | |
| General Information: | Evergreen; Drought tolerant; Deer resistant; Native. |
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| 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. |
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| 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: | Zones 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. |
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| 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: | Zones 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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