Research has shown which plants are less likely to be eaten by deer and can be labeled “deer-resistant.” Here’s a list of popular plants that deer rarely or seldom severely damage. Again, keep in mind that the first rule in deer-proofing is that there are nocompletelydeer-proof plants...
Among my most favorite perennials is the Shasta daisy, a hardy, rabbit- and deer-resistant perennial with a long bloom time and very few pest troubles. Do deers like daisies? For the rest of us, the best we can hope for is adeer resistant garden. ... The key for gardeners desiring ...
If you enjoy hummingbirds, Nicotiana is a deer-resistant perennial (zones 10 – 11) bicolor flower loved by pollinators and enjoys the full sun, which deer won’t nibble on. Nicotiana is also quite a drought-tolerant plant but can tolerate being grown in shade gardens. ...
Deer resistant perennial plants, like this globe thistle, often have spines or thorns on their leaves. Heavily fragranced foliage:Like us, deer eat with their noses first. If something smells distasteful, they’re less likely to dive in for a taste. Plants with very aromatic foliage confuse B...
We have been told that deer will avoid Russian Sage like the plague. Russian sage is certainly a beautiful perennial and worth a try! Bees love it. To keep deer from bulb plants- soak them in Alum water before planting. Keeping deer away from flowers with Human Hair ...
This pretty perennial flower puts off deer because of its rough foliage. It’s drought-tolerant and blooms for weeks in the summer. Russian Sage This plant flowers in late summer with feathery, purple blooms over silver foliage. Deer don’t like the scent and tend to stay away. Salvia Ph...
Are milkweed plants deer resistant? An amazing native plant, butterfly weed (also called milkweed), develops showy flower heads of orange or yellow flowers. This rugged perennial, grows 1 to 3 feet tall and blooms nonstop throughout the summer. ... The plants aregenerally rabbit- and deer...
Heavily fragrant plants can help deer avoid your vegetable garden by disabling their sense of smell and discouraging feeding, such as fragrant herbs such as sage, thyme and lavender; perennial flowers like catmint (Nepeta), yarrow, larkspur and oregano; roses with thorny foliage such as bear’s...
This shade-loving perennial is well known throughout the United States’ northern temperate regions. Large leaves surround dazzling white flower clusters that bloom in early to mid-spring. The Lily of the Valley is sure to attract butterflies and bumblebees, though pesky deer will remain out of...
It can be used in containers or in-ground installations. In a mass planting with accent perennial flowers, the effect is quite surreal and dreamy. ... Theplant spreads by rhizomes and can become wider over time, but it is not considered invasive and will not self-seed. ...