Tolerance

Selecting plants based on their tolerance to different environmental and pest conditions is crucial to gardening success. Here are some plants that exhibit a wide range of tolerances:

• Deer Tolerance: Plants like Boxwood, Yarrow, and Lavender are often ignored by deer due to their strong scents or unpleasant taste.
• Rabbit Tolerance: Rabbits tend to avoid plants like Russian Sage, Thyme, and Ornamental Onion due to their pungent aroma or toxic substances.
• Shade Tolerance: Hostas, Ferns, and Bleeding Hearts thrive in full shade, making them excellent choices for under trees or building overhangs.
• Clay Soil Tolerance: Daylilies, Astilbe, and Coneflowers are great choices for clay soils, given their ability to withstand poor drainage.
• Dry/ Rocky Soil Tolerance: Succulents such as Sedum, Yucca, and Agave are well-suited to dry and rocky conditions due to their native desert environments.
• Drought Tolerance: Plants like Salvia, Lavender, and Ornamental Grasses are known for their ability to withstand drought conditions, thanks to their deep-root systems.
• Wet Soil Tolerance: If you have areas with consistently wet soil, consider planting Iris, Caltha (Marsh Marigold), or Hostas, which thrive in such conditions.
• Salt Tolerance: Plants like African Lily, Rugosa Rose, and Beach Grass can withstand salty conditions, making them excellent for coastal areas.

The success of these plants in your garden still depends on a combination of factors like soil pH, hardiness zone, and specific microclimatic conditions. So, while this list can guide you, it’s also worth experimenting and observing what thrives in your unique garden setting.