Plant A Deer Resistant Garden!

Many who live in the suburbs share their environment with the native wildlife. For the most part, we can live in harmony with these creatures and drive considerable pleasure from their presence. However, the whitetail deer has absolutely no respect for the property of his human neighbors and possesses great athletic ability, making it difficult if not impossible to preclude its presence.

No small tree or shrub is safe from the buck that is rubbing the velvet from his antlers or marking his area. They not only cause breakage, but will rub the bark completely off a plant, causing its eventual death. The only protection is to place a cage of fencing around the plant. Here is a listing of plants which deer do not seem to like well enough to severely damage by eating. But a word of warning; deer can’t read and when they are hungry, they will eat almost anything.

Annuals

Ageratum

Dusty Miller

Oregano

Rosemary

Angelonia

Heliotrope

Periwinkle (Vinca)

Russian Sage

Angel’s Trumpet

Lantana

Petunia

Sage/Salvia

Cleome

Lobularia

Poppy

Snapdragon

Perennials

Artemisia

Coneflower

Iris

Sage/Salvia

Beard Tongue

Coreopsis

Lamb’s Ear

Santolina

Bleeding Heart

Cranesbill

Lavender

Thyme

Catmint

Euphorbia

Peony

Yarrow

Shrubs

Abelia

Elaeagnus

Juniper

Privet

Barberry

Quince

Mahonia

Spruce

Butterfly Bush

Holly

Nandina

Viburnum

Boxwood

Japanese Plum

Yew

Pomegranate

Yucca

Grasses

Bluestem

Fountain

Maiden

Pampas

Feather Reed

Japanese Sedge

Dwarf Mondo

Sweet Flag

Vines

English Ivy

Jasmine

Trumpet Creeper

Wisteria

Trees

Bald Cypress

Gingko

Pine

River Birch