| Daboecia cantabrica | ![]() |
| Irish Heath | |
| D.c. 'Alba' |
| Height: | 30-45 cm (12-18”) | |
| Spread: | 60-75 cm (24-30”) |
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| Soil: | Well-drained acidic soil with peat moss. | |
| Exposure: | Full sun or partial shade. | |
| Flowers: | White bell-shaped flowers from June - October. | |
| Cold Hardiness: | Zone 6-8 (hardy to -23°C or -10°F) | |
| Suggested Uses: | Mass plantings. | |
| General Information: | Upright habit. |
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| D.c. 'Waley's Red' |
| Height: | 30-45 cm (12-18”) |
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| Spread: | 45-60 cm (18-24”) |
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| Soil: | Well-drained acidic soil with peat moss. | |
| Exposure: | Full sun or partial shade. | |
| Flowers: | Deep magenta (H14) bell-shaped flowers with a hint of blue; June-October. | |
| Cold Hardiness: | Zone 6-8 (hardy to -23°C or -10°F) | |
| Suggested Uses: | Mass plantings. | |
| General Information: | Spreading; Mid-green foliage. |
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| Draba brunifolia | ||
| Whitlow Grass |
| Height: | 5 cm (2") | |
| Spread: | 8 cm (3") | |
| Soil: | Gritty, well-drained soil. | |
| Exposure: | Full sun. | |
| Flowers: | Yellow flowers in early spring. | |
| Cold Hardiness: | Zone 3 (hardy to -40°C or -40°F) | |
| Suggested Uses: | Perfect for rock gardens. | |
| General Information: | Evergreen. |
| Dryopteris | |
| D. dilatata 'Lepidota Cristata' | |
| Lacy Crested Buckler Fern | |
| Broad Buckler Fern |
| Height: | 30-60 cm (12-24") | |
| Spread: | 60-90 cm (24-36") | |
| Soil: | All soil types. | |
| Exposure: | Full to partial shade. | |
| Cold Hardiness: | Zones 4-10 (hardy to -34°C or -30°F) | |
| Suggested Uses: | Moist shady areas. | |
| General Information: | Semi evergreen; Midribs and stalks on fronds covered in brown scales; Deer and rabbit resistant. |
| D. filix-mas 'Barnesii' | |
| Barnes' Narrow Male Fern | |
| Barnes' Wood Fern |
| Height: | 75-90 cm (30-35") | |
| Spread: | 30-45 cm (12-18") | |
| Soil: | Moist or wet soil. | |
| Exposure: | Full to partial shade. | |
| Cold Hardiness: | Zones 2-9 (hardy to -46°C or -50°F) | |
| Suggested Uses: | Moist woodland area; Accent. | |
| General Information: | Deciduous; Delicate, deep green, ruffled fronds; Deer and rabbit resistant. |
| D. filix-mas 'Linearis Polydactyla' | |
| Slender Crested Male Fern | |
| Many Fingered Male Fern |
| Height: | 75-120 cm (30-47") | |
| Spread: | 60-90 cm (24-36") | |
| Soil: | Moist soil. | |
| Exposure: | Full to partial shade. | |
| Cold Hardiness: | Zones 2-9 (hardy to -46°C or -50°F) | |
| Suggested Uses: | Moist shady areas; Mixed containers and borders. | |
| General Information: | Deciduous; Delicate and skeletal appearance; Light green foliage; Deer and rabbit resistant. |
| Dymondia margaretae | |
| Silver Carpet |
| Height: | 2.5 cm (1”) | |
| Spread: | 30-45 cm (12-18”) | |
| Soil: | Well-drained, low nutrient soil. | |
| Exposure: | Partial to full sun. | |
| Flowers: | Bright yellow flowers in summer. | |
| Cold Hardiness: | Zone 7-11 (hardy to -18°C or 0°F) | |
| Suggested Uses: | Lawn substitute; Between paving stones; Rock gardens; Erosion control. | |
| General Information: | Semi-evergreen; Grey and silver accented foliage; Drought tolerant; Deer resistant. |