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German Bearded ‘Mary Francis’

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German Bearded ‘Mary Francis’ is a full-sun to part-sun, deer-resistant, salt-tolerant perennial hardy to zone 3; we sell it in 1-gallon pots for $14.99 at both stores.

Height & spread36–48 in tall
SunFull sun, Part sun
Soil moistureWet
HardinessUSDA zones 3–9
Bloom seasonSpring, Summer
Flower colorBlue
AttractsPollinators
Toxic to petsYes — keep away from pets
Pot sizePrice
1GAL$14.99

Call South Portland or Westbrook to check availability.

Availability may change and prices are subject to change.

About this plant

Blue orchid flowers splashed with white

Good for

Questions about Mary Francis german bearded

Is Mary Francis german bearded deer resistant?

Yes. Mary Francis german bearded is rarely bothered by deer, which makes it a good choice for Maine gardens with deer pressure.

How much sun does Mary Francis german bearded need?

Mary Francis german bearded grows best in full sun to part sun.

Is Mary Francis german bearded hardy in Maine?

Yes. It’s hardy to USDA zone 3, and Greater Portland is zone 5b–6a, so it comes back reliably each year.

How tall does Mary Francis german bearded get?

Mary Francis german bearded grows 36–48 in tall.

Is Mary Francis german bearded safe for pets?

No. It’s listed as toxic to pets, so plant it where cats and dogs can’t nibble it.