Deer Resistant Plants

Oh, dear! Having problems keeping deer away from your beloved garden? We've put together a list of our top picks for deer resistant plants below, with the help of our Master Gardener. Keep in mind - no plant is deer proof, but deer tend to avoid plants that are smelly, spiny, furry, or tough!

Annuals

  • Canna
  • Celosia
  • Cleome
  • Dianthus
  • Dusty Miller
  • Herbs
  • Juncus Grass
  • Marigold
  • Perilla Magilla
  • Salvia
  • Snapdragon
  • Stocks
  • Sweet Alyssum
  • Verbena

Perennials

  • Bee Balm
  • Black Eyed Susan
  • Butterfly Weed
  • Coral Bells
  • Coreopsis
  • Lavender
  • Lupine
  • Salvia
  • Sedum
Salvia
Salvia
Verbena
Verbena
Sweet Alyssum
Sweet Alyssum
Marigold
Marigold