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Deer-Resistant Shade Feast - EZ Scapes™

Shaded garden with diverse foliage plants, designed to be deer resistant.

Presented by Proven Winners

A shaded green oasis, free from deer: this is the promise of "Deer-Resistant Shade Feast". This garden unveils itself throughout the seasons. In spring, Pulmonaria and Brunnera bloom, then their foliage takes over until autumn. Heuchera DRESSED UP® 'Evening Gown' offers a continuous colourful presence from spring until winter, with its semi-evergreen foliage and summer bloom.

Featuring:

  • Pulmonaria 'Pink-a-Blue'
  • Heuchera DRESSED UP® 'Evening Gown'
  • Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack of Diamonds'

About This EZ Scape™ Design

Environmental Requirements:

  • Light: Full shade
  • Moisture: Light to moderate
  • Soil: Ideal in loose, well-drained soils
  • Zones: 4-8
  • Characteristics: Deer resistant, Fantastic foliage, Shade tolerant, Long seasons of interest, Low maintenance

Perennials in This EZ Scape™ Design

Pulmonaria 'Pink-a-Blue'

We love it for:

  • Deer and rabbit resistant
  • Speckled leaves
  • Spring interest

Care Tips:

  • Grows best in filtered sun or partial shade in organic, moist soil.
  • Water during dry periods.

Heuchera DRESSED UP® 'Evening Gown'

We love it for:

  • Fantastic foliage texture
  • Semi-evergreen
  • Deer resistant

Care Tips:

  • Thrives in partial shade, but will grow in sun or shade.
  • Plant in humus-rich, well-drained soil.
  • Prune damaged foliage in early spring.
  • Salt tolerant.

Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack of Diamonds'

We love it for:

  • Attracts pollinators
  • Deer and rabbit resistant
  • Fantastic foliage

Care Tips:

  • Ideal in full shade and consistently moist soil.
  • In the north, morning sun is tolerated.
  • Mulch in winter.

Arrangement and Planting Plans

Small Flowerbed

Island Bed

Mailbox Planting