Don't let deer keep you from enjoying a beautiful garden. Discover gorgeous perennial plants that resist deer browsing. Learn how to use these deer resistant plants to add color and texture to the garden.
You don't have to sacrifice gorgeous hues to keep the deer away. Here we'll list some of our favorite deer. If deer still have access to your vulnerable plants, the presence of deer-resistant plants won't stop the deer from eating them.
Have you heard of the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Deer Proof™ program? This program includes our most deer-resistant shrubs, including many featured in this article! Credit: Matthew Benson Penstemons, also called beardtongues, are tough, drought-tolerant, deer-resistant perennials with colorful flowers. Selections vary in size from tiny rock garden plants to upright bloomers for the middle to back of borders. Flower colors run the gamut from soft pastels to fiery reds and deep blues, and hummingbirds love.
Discover top deer-resistant plants including annuals, perennials, shrubs, and groundcovers. Expert tips to protect your garden and reduce deer damage naturally. These deer-resistant perennials add beauty and color-without becoming lunch.
Plant a few, and let your garden stand its ground. 1. Daylily (Hemerocallis) With their trumpet-shaped flowers that come in a variety of colors, including pink, orange, red, and purple, daylilies are considered as one of the finest colorful flowers for gardens.
Keep deer away while adding color to your garden. Discover 14 deer-resistant annuals that thrive in beds, borders, and containers. Plus expert tips.
Incorporating deer-resistant perennials into your garden is a smart way to enjoy a beautiful landscape without the frustration of deer damage. These proven perennials offer a variety of colors, textures, and scents that will keep your garden vibrant and deer. Deer will try any vegetation if natural food sources are lean.
But those with aromatic foliage, textural leaves (fuzzy, rough, spiny), and natural toxins are the best options for deer-prone areas. Throw in heat tolerance, and summer in hot climates is made for showing off the high color of these deer. This plant combo provides all the beauty you crave in the winter landscape without laying out an inviting buffet for deer.
Colorful evergreen foliage lies at the heart of this combination, with layers of purple and variegated leaves framing a deep green foundation of Yewtopia® Plum Yew. Contrasting textures and plant forms add depth and intrigue to the planting. 'Cracked Ice' Heucherella.