Slug-resistant perennials are a total lifesaver for your garden. Even when the slimy critters are out in full force, these tough plants stay off the menu and keep bouncing back with fresh growth. Here are some of the most popular varieties that slugs tend to ignore.
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++Korean Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis brachytricha)
Also known as Diamond Grass, this ornamental beauty can reach up to three feet tall. It’s not just about the lush green foliage; starting in August, it produces stunning feathery plumes that catch the light beautifully. Best of all? Slugs won’t touch it. You can plant this one without ever worrying about pests thinning out your display.
++Stonecrop (Sedum telephium)
Stonecrop is a fantastic, low-maintenance succulent that’s about as easy-going as it gets. During the Sedum blooming season, you’ll get dense clusters of flowers, usually in a lovely reddish-pink hue. Because it’s so hardy and versatile, you can tuck it into almost any sunny spot in your garden and it’ll thrive.
++Masterwort (Astrantia)
If you’re looking for a slug-resistant perennial for those shadier spots, Masterwort is your best friend. It has become a real garden favorite lately thanks to its unique, star-shaped blooms. Pro tip: If you want to keep it from spreading too far, just deadhead the flowers once they start to fade. This prevents the seeds from scattering all over your yard.
++Monkshood (Aconitum napellus)
Monkshood is another tall, striking perennial that slugs generally avoid. It’s often found growing wild in mountain regions and produces impressive flower spikes that can reach over three feet tall. Gardeners love it for its deep, vibrant blue color. Just a heads-up before you plant: keep in mind that this plant is highly toxic, so handle it with care.
++Purple Cranesbill (Geranium magnificum)
This hardy geranium really lives up to its name. Starting in June, it puts on a spectacular show of violet-blue flowers. It loves well-draining soil—definitely avoid spots where water pools—and does best in partial shade. If you give it the right spot and decent soil, slugs won’t be an issue at all.
++Nasturtium (Tropaeolum)
Nasturtiums are famous for their round, lobed leaves and cheerful yellow or orange flowers. While they grow as perennials in warmer climates, most of us in the U.S. sow nasturtium seeds[/link every year because they can’t handle a hard frost. They aren’t just pretty and slug-resistant, though—they’re also edible and have a long history as a medicinal herb!
++Daylily “Stella de Oro” (Hemerocallis x cultorum)
Everyone loves the elegance of lilies, and the “Stella de Oro” daylily is a total workhorse. It’s incredibly tough, low-maintenance, and—you guessed it—slug-resistant. During the [link u=taglilien-bluetezeit]daylily bloom season, it produces bright golden-yellow flowers. Since the blooms sit on tall stems above the foliage, they look great when mixed in with other garden favorites.