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Root cuttings of shrubs and foliage plants to grow more plants.
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
The following annual flowers and foliage plants fall into this deer-resistant category (a few are perennial in warmer climates but are usually grown as annuals).
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026
Hosta ‘Red Ninja’ Getty Images A truly breakthrough Hosta, ‘Red Ninja’, has been named Plant of the Year at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026, redefining expectations for color in foliage plants.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
This category tends to include more foliage plants, but plants with showy flowers typically bloom best with at least two hours of sun exposure.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
The following annual flowers and foliage plants fall into this deer-resistant category (a few are perennial in warmer climates but are usually grown as annuals).
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026
Hosta ‘Red Ninja’ Getty Images A truly breakthrough Hosta, ‘Red Ninja’, has been named Plant of the Year at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026, redefining expectations for color in foliage plants.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
This category tends to include more foliage plants, but plants with showy flowers typically bloom best with at least two hours of sun exposure.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
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“Foliage plant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foliage%20plant. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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