And, I've even watched them browse the tender branch end needles off yellow pine, for, and spruce. Camas and iris fall prey to them when blooming. I have 3 different types of mountain sage in my yard area and they brouse on those frequently. I'm here to tell you that what deer will not eat may go for whitetail deer but not mule deer! I haven't found but a very few things that mule deer will not eat! They graze my chives and winter onions to the ground. Well, I live at 9,000 feet in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, and I have many wildlife come through eating about everything that I've ever planted, plus various species that grow around my home. I have found it fascinating that I read so many articles from many different people and publications that tell me how deer will not eat fragrant type plants such as sage, etc. Even if they are feasted on, as long as the root systems of the plants are not damaged, the plants should survive.Ĭlick to read more tips on how to deter deer in the garden! If you have major deer problems, we recommend spraying new plants with a deer repellent for 3 to 4 weeks after planting to prevent them from being nibbled on and damaged. Note: Even “resistant” varieties can be vulnerable in the first few weeks after planting, when their leaf tissue is especially nitrogen-rich. Now classified as Lamprocapnos spectabilisĬredit: Outwitting Deer by Bill Adler Jr. Research has shown which plants are less likely to be eaten by deer and can be labeled “deer-resistant.” Here’s a list popular plants that deer rarely or seldom severely damage. Again, keep in mind that the first rule in deer-proofing is that there are no completely deer-proof plants. List of Top Deer-Resistant Plants, Flowers, and Shrubs Finally, the popular Leucanthemum x superbum ’Becky’ is a popular variety of Shasta Daisy that deer do not favor.Another sun-lover is Salvia x sylvestris or Wood Sage.Echinacea purpurea is one of our favorite native flowers and a magnet for pollinators!.Liatris spicata ‘Kobold’ or Blazing Star is also a sun-loving perennial that isn’t a popular choice on the deer buffet.Coreopsis verticillata ’Zagreb’ attracts butterflies but not deer and offers a long season of bloom from May through September.Astilbe are also deer-resistant plants that grow well in the shade. Astilbe ‘Bridal Veil’, ‘Visions’, and ‘Fanal’ make a nice mix.Ĭoreopsis and Echinacea purpurea Deer-Resistant Plants for Sun.One of our favorite deer-resistant perennials are bleeding hearts ( Lamprocapnos spectabilis, aka Dicentra spectabilis).Plants such as lamb’s ear are not on their preferred menu.
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