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Deer-tolerant vs Deer-deterrent

Deer may or may not choose to eat plants depending on location, even a few miles over. Some plants that are not typically browsed may end up being browsed by your deer. Deer-tolerant plants can handle it - in fact, they may respond really well to a bit of browsing. Note that I wrote "a bit" - not much can handle an entire herd of deer going after a tiny population, especially newly planted baby plants. Take precautions as necessary, then see what happens with the ones that manage to spread. Deer-deterrent plants are ones that deer seem to consistently steer clear of. Plants with strong, fragrant foliage are not known to be palatable to deer anywhere. These can sometimes be used to protect deer snacks if carefully planted in a community surrounding deer snacks, because the scent will be too overpowering.

Personal Note On Ecological Value

All native plants have value in a native habitat. A keystone does not stand alone, but is supported by the rest of the arch.

Near-Natives and Species of Concern

I do sell some plants that are not native to PA or the local ecoregion. These plants are either species of concern in other parts of the US (and therefore not spreading even in their native range in which they evolved to thrive), or have otherwise been tested by other gardens and shown to play well with others. I do not sell plants that are known to be aggressive that are not native to this area. I also do not sell near-natives that put native species at risk (especially species of concern) through hybridization. This is why I do not and will not be carrying Echinacea laevigata (for example), because I am growing and hope to offer Echinacea laevigata in the future.

Disclaimer regarding edibility or medicinal value

Any information shared is from personal experience or reputable/historical sources. I am not responsible for what someone chooses to put on/in their body. Please do your due diligence and research the plants yourself. Consume any new-to-you plants at your own risk. Always double & triple-check plant ID before consuming.

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Blue Flag Iris

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Blue Flag Iris

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I saw this species growing in the wild in full bloom when visiting the Tannersville Bog Preserve mid-June of 2025.

Although this is a wetland species, it easily adapts to the garden, especially heavy clay soils prone to being waterlogged and seasonal ponding. Hints of purple venation is visible at the base of plants, though some may display more purple than others. Lighting at site selection plays a factor in the amount of purple coloration. In fact, there is a cultivar of this species from Mt. Cuba called ‘Purple Flame,’ from one of their wild selections.

These are all seed-grown from PA-ecotype wild plants. Currently available in half-gallon pots with several genetically-different plants per pot to promote genetic diversity in your native garden.

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