The conditions we are designing for
Our hillside profile
Morning into afternoon sunMost areas receive 4–6+ hours of direct light.
Clay + added topsoilMuch of the slope holds moisture longer than a purely rocky bed.
Rockier drainage pocketsUse these higher, faster-draining spots for plants that dislike wet roots.
Significant deer pressureEvery option is resistant, though no plant is completely deer-proof.
Planting approach: blend new topsoil or compost into the surrounding soil instead of making isolated rich planting holes. Put drainage-sensitive choices slightly high or in raised, amended pockets.
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35 plantsNothing here is deer-proof—but these are strong candidates.