24 Deer-Resistant Plants
Hungry deer tend not to bother these flowers and plants.

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Not on a Deer's Menu
While no plant is completely deer resistant, our four-legged friends tend to shy away from plants that feature such unpalatable characteristics as bitter flavor, thorny stems, strong scent or unappealing texture.
For example, deer find the fuzzy leaves of the perennial lamb’s ears (Stachys byzantina), unappetizing and generally will walk away from a dinner of perennial herbs. And marigolds usually won't make the deer's menu due to the annual's strong scent.
When natural food is scarce — such as during a drought or early in the growing season — deer may be more tempted than usual to make a meal out of your garden. But these deer-resistant plants, placed along with other plantings, can add beauty and a bit of protection to your beloved beds.
French Marigold (Tagetes)
French marigolds come in an array of bright colors over a long season and are a mainstay of gardeners everywhere. They are bushy and compact with small flowers and a neat overall appearance that feature multiple colors in a single flower head.
Foxglove
Rosemary
Rosemary is an herb that makes a beautiful ornamental plant as well as a welcome culinary seasoning. It is most closely associated with Mediterranean cuisine. It is easy to grow; in fact, rosemary can suffer from too much attention.
Mint
Crape Myrtle
African Lily
Fountain Grass
Hens and Chicks
'Dwarf Marine' Heliotrope
Heliotrope has a sweet, pungent scent that some liken to the smell of cherry pie. 'Dwarf Marine' features a royal purple color. It is large flowered yet compact and has attractive, dark green foliage and a bushy habit.
Heather
Yucca
Zinnia
Zinnias come in a wide variety of colors with large, profuse blooms. They are truly an easy-to-grow annual flower. Zinnia offers many colors and mixed blooms from which to choose.
Brunnera
'Dawson's White' brunnera has flowers appearing in spring that are bright blue. The "white" in the name refers to the leaf edges.
Wisteria
Asparagus
Asparagus is a long-lived perennial vegetable crop that is enjoyed by many gardeners. Spears emerge through the spring soil and are enjoyed until hot weather.
Sea Holly
Verbena
Sweet Woodruff
Catmint
Lamb's Ear
Deer don't like the fuzzy texture of lamb's ear and tend to stay away from this plant. This extremely drought tolerant plant works in a rock garden and makes an attractive edging for beds.
Lily of the Valley
Bee Balm
Lungwort
Daffodils

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