Planting on a slope.

Deer Resistant Shade Prennials

Please list perennials that are deer resistant and grow in the shade.
Thanks,
--Dennis, Zone 7b-8

Plants for dry shade

by Karen
(Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)

I am looking for perennials to grow in a dry, shady area, zone 3.
I live in Edmonton, Alberta, which is Zone 3, with a fair amount of snow cover. My front yard has no grass - intentionally, faces south and I have a 45 year old Spruce tree in the SE quarter of the yard. Between the spruce tree and the house, I have a young Mountain Ash tree (not quite as tall as the house - bungalow). I want to plant perennials under the Mountain Ash tree. Because of the trees, the area gets little rain, and only early morning & late afternoon sun. I don't want plants that need me to water them frequently (except the first year, to get them established), they need to be hardy, and they need to do well in shade.
Any ideas?

Perennials for late summer in partial sun

by Diane
(Bedford, NY)

I get about 5 hours of sun per day and need to find perennials for late July and August. Deer are a bit of a problem, but I have been able to control them with sprays to a greater or lesser extent. Not ready to give up trying the better perennials to suit the deer!

bloom time and duration

by Dennis
(Rochester NY)

Where can I find when perennials start and finish blooming so I can have the longest flowering garden over the course of the season?

which perennials can be cut back early to control height

by Katie West
(Dundas, ON, Canada)

Hi Doug, I've seen references on your great website on some perrenials that can be cut back early in the growing season to promote stonger/shorter/bushier habit. I am interested in seeing a comprehensive list in one place.

list of perennials with typical division cycle

by Katie West
(Dundas, ON, Canada)

Hi Doug, I know various plants growth varies with situation and zone. It would be helpful to have a list of perrennials that do not require freqeunt division, and those that do (ie, paeonies, daylilies, shasta daisies, grasses), I think you get my drift.....sheesh I have a few topics I've submitted....hopefully not too many for you :)

perrenials to be wary of

by Katie West
(Dundas, ON, Canada)

Hi Doug, I am interested in having a list oif perrenials identified that may be problematic, or troublesome in the garden, ie aggressive spreaders, seeders or tempermental (mildew prone). For example in my Canada 6B garden, I find northern sea oats grass seed incredibly viable. I cut the seed heads off before the fall. I will be removing the plant next season...

longevity

Which perennials keep looking good and will expand while maintaining the original growth?

Plants that Prefer to be Ignored a Bit

by Margi
(Just NW of Chicago)

You often mention overfeeding as a reason why certain plants don't bloom but are otherwise healthy and vigorous. It would be so helpful to know which plants fall into this category of "throw a shovelful of compost on it and don't feed it again."

ground cover

by M
(Zone 5 USA = PA)

we want to make our new driveway as green as possible. Is there a plant that will take car traffic at about 4 trips a day (2 cars, each out in a.m. back in p.m.) 5 days a week? Any tips or suggestions?