Hosta Mac the Knife Bambusa deer-resistant baptisia with charcoal-green stems

deer-resistant baptisia with charcoal-green stems (when mature) and dozens of giant lupine-like flower heads of dusty purple

This Japanese native thrives in bogs and damp areas

evergreen groundcover for the woodland garden

If you are not prone to good and prompt garden maintenance

Hosta Mac the Knife Bambusa deer-resistant baptisia with charcoal-green stemsThis small Jim Dishon hybrid (H. 'Galaxy' x H. 'Hadspen Heron') makes a slow growing but delightful 15" wide clump of dark green heart shaped leaves, each with an unusual rippled orange gold margin. The margins change to a creamy yellow as the season progresses. The clumps are topped with 13" scapes of light lavender flowers in early summer.