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‘Delft Lace’ astilbe. Photo by: Proven Winners ASTILBE (Astilbe spp.) Zones: 3-9 Exposure: Full sun to shade; flowers best with partial sun Known as false spirea, the showy flower plumes appear in summer, brightening up moist woodlands and shady borders. The smell, texture, and bitter taste of astilbe flowers are distasteful to deer. Read more about growing astilbe. ‘Delft Lace’ astilbe from Proven Winners, pictured.
‘Pardon My Cerise’ bee balm. Photo by: Proven Winners BEE BALM (Monarda spp.) Zones: 3-9 Exposure: Full sun to part shade Bee balm produces whorls of tubular flowers that are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Related to mint, this resilient herbaceous perennial has a pungent smell and taste that deer dislike. Read more about growing bee balm. ‘Pardon My Cerise’ bee balm from Proven Winners, pictured.
'Double Gold' black-eyed Susan. Photo by: catus / Shutterstock BLACK-EYED SUSAN (Rudbeckia spp.) Zones: 3-10 Exposure: Full sun This prairie native is a short-lived perennial, biennial, or annual with cheerful daisy-like flowers in warm tones of orange, yellow, gold, and red. Deer find the rough texture of the fuzzy stems and leaves to be unappealing. Read more about growing black-eyed Susan.
‘Pink Diamonds’ fern-leaved bleeding heart. Photo by: Proven Winners BLEEDING HEART (Lamrocapnos spectabilis syn. Dicentra spectabilis) Zones: 3-9 Exposure: Partial shade This beloved springtime ephemeral is characterized by charming heart-shaped blooms that occur above the delicate ferny foliage. Though bleeding heart is considered deer-resistant, this can vary depending on whether more preferable food sources are available. Read more about growing bleeding heart. ‘Pink Diamonds’ fern-leaved bleeding heart from Proven Winners, pictured.
‘Blue Whiskers’ blue fescue. Photo by: Proven Winners BLUE FESCUE (Festuca glauca) Zones: 4-8 Exposure: Full sun This compact ornamental grass is grown for the wispy silvery-blue foliage that adds texture and color to beds, borders, and mass plantings. Fescue is not a preferred plant of deer, possibly due to its low nutritional value, though plants may be more susceptible to deer browse if other food is scarce.
‘Cat’s Pajamas’ catmint. Photo by: Proven Winners CATMINT (Nepeta spp.) Zones: 3-9 Exposure: Full sun to part shade An easy-care perennial, catmint blooms for months with clusters of vivid blue flowers, though some varieties produce pink or white flowers. This mint relative is shunned by deer for its pungent scent and taste. Read more about growing catmint. ‘Cat’s Pajamas’ catmint from Proven Winners, pictured.
Songbird ‘ Blue Bird’ columbine. Photo by: Proven Winners COLUMBINE (Aquilegia spp.) Zones: 3-9 Exposure: Full sun to part shade A favorite springtime woodland perennial, columbine is characterized by open-faced flowers with long upwards or back-facing spurs. Deer will avoid eating columbine plants due to their toxic compounds. Read more about growing columbine.
Color Coded ‘The Fuchsia is Bright’ coneflower. Photo by: Proven Winners CONEFLOWER (Echinacea spp.) Zones: 3-9 Exposure: Full sun Native to North American prairies, Echinacea is known for its attractive flowers with cone-shaped centers. Deer will seldom bother this medicinal pollinator plant due to its aroma and spiny cone. Read more about growing coneflower. Color Coded ‘The Fuchsia is Bright’ coneflower from Proven Winners, pictured.
Decadence ‘Sparkling Sapphires’ baptisia. Photo by: Proven Winners FALSE INDIGO (Baptisia spp.) Zones: 3-9 Exposure: Full sun to part shade False indigo produces towering spires of pea-like flowers in spring, with a shrubby habit and lobed foliage that remains attractive through fall. Deer avoid false indigo due to its strong scent and bitter taste. Read more about growing false indigo. Decadence ‘Sparkling Sapphires’ baptisia from Proven Winners, pictured.
‘Cutting Edge’ foamflower. Photo by: Proven Winners FOAMFLOWER (Tiarella spp.) Zones: 3-9 Exposure: Partial sun to shade This woodland perennial produces frothy white or pink flowers for in spring with attractive patterned foliage that stays evergreen in milder climates. Deer will leave foamflower alone due to the astringent properties of the foliage. Learn more about growing foamflower. ‘Cutting Edge’ foamflower from Proven Winners, pictured.
Photo by: Janet Loughrey GLOBE THISTLE (Echinops spp.) Zones: 3-9 Exposure: Full sun Spiky globe-shaped blue or silver flowers and thistle-like foliage add structure and height to the summer border. This tough easy-care perennial is avoided by deer due to the prickly texture of the flowers and leaves.
Photo by: Max_555 / Shutterstock HELLEBORE (Helleborus spp.) Zones: 4-9 Exposure: Sun to part shade, depending on species Hellebore is one of the best deer-resistant perennial flowers for the winter garden, with cup-shaped flowers that occur in a wide range of coloring and patterns. The leathery toothed foliage is distasteful to deer. Read more about growing hellebores.
Photo by: Janet Loughrey LADY'S MANTLE (Alchemilla mollis) Zones: 3-9 Exposure: Full sun to part shade Tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions, lady’s mantle is a cottage garden favorite grown for the attractive scallop-edged leaves and foamy clusters of soft yellow flowers. Deer are likely deterred by the fuzzy texture of the foliage.
Photo by: Janet Loughrey LAMB'S EAR (Stachys byzantina) Zones: 4-9 Exposure: Full sun to part shade Native to the Mediterranean region, this tough, drought-tolerant perennial has velvety silver leaves that resemble lamb’s ears. Deer find the soft, wooly texture of the foliage to be distasteful. Read more about growing lamb's ear plants.
Sweet Romance lavender. Photo by: Proven Winners LAVENDER (Lavandula spp.) Zones: 5-9 Exposure: Full sun This popular herb is grown for its attractive flower spikes, aromatic foliage, and wide range of culinary, medicinal and ornamental uses. Deer are deterred by lavender’s pungent scent and taste. Read more about growing lavender. Sweet Romance lavender from Proven Winners, pictured.
‘Bottle Rocket’ ligularia. Photo by: Proven Winners LEOPARD PLANT (Ligularia spp.) Zones: 3-9 Exposure: Full sun to shade; flowers best with some direct sun Large rounded or palmate foliage is topped by tall yellow flower spikes in summer. This moisture lover can be grown in a shade garden or near a pond or stream. Leopard plant is generally deer resistant unless other food sources are scarce. ‘Bottle Rocket’ ligularia from Proven Winners, pictured.
‘Spot On’ lungwort. Photo by: Proven Winners LUNGWORT (Pulmonaria spp.) Zones: 3-9 Exposure: Partial shade to shade One of the earliest perennials to bloom, lungwort is a woodland perennial with colorful bell-shaped flowers that emerge along with the patterned or spotted green foliage. Deer are discouraged by the fine hairy texture of the leaves that can irritate their mouth and digestive tract. Read more about growing lungwort. ‘Spot On’ lungwort from Proven Winners, pictured.
‘Hello Yellow’ milkweed. Photo by: Proven Winners MILKWEED (Asclepias spp.) Zones: 3-9 Exposure: Full sun Milkweed is a prairie native that supports a wide range of pollinating insects. Clusters of tiny star-shaped flowers are followed by large showy seed pods. The sticky milky sap in the stems and leaves is distasteful and mildly toxic to deer. Read more about growing milkweed. ‘Hello Yellow’ milkweed from Proven Winners, pictured.
Photo by: C mcarter / Shutterstock ORIENTAL POPPY (Papaver orientale) Zones: 3-8 Exposure: Full sun Flamboyant papery blooms occur above spiky thistle-like foliage, with flower colors of orange, red, pink, apricot, white, and purple. Deer will shun oriental poppy due to its toxicity. Read more about growing Oriental poppies.
Photo by: Janet Loughrey PEONY (Paeonia spp.) Zones: 2-8 Exposure: Full sun to part shade A staple of spring borders, peony is a perennial flower revered for the showy blooms in a wide range of colors and forms. Deer dislike the strong fragrance of the blooms and the taste of the sap in the stems. Read more about growing peonies.
'Paint the Town Magenta' dianthus. Photo by: Proven Winners PINKS (Dianthus spp.) Zones: 3-9 Exposure: Full sun to part shade This reliable long-blooming perennial is especially popular for cottage-style gardens. Frilly clove-scented flowers occur in almost every color, from white to nearly black. Pinks are seldom bothered by deer due to the fragrance, bitter taste, and toxicity, which can cause digestive issues. Read more about growing pinks. ‘Paint the Town Magenta’ dianthus from Proven Winners, pictured.
Pyromania® 'Rocket's Red Glare' kniphofia. Photo by: Proven Winners RED HOT POKER (Kniphofia spp.) Zones: 5-9 Exposure: Full sun Vertical flower spikes in bright hues of red, orange, yellow, chartreuse, or cream add drama and tropical flair to the summer border. Deer will avoid red hot poker plant due to the sharp edges of the grass-like foliage. Read more about growing red hot poker plants. Pyromania® 'Rocket's Red Glare' kniphofia from Proven Winners, pictured.
‘Denim ‘n Lace’ Russian sage. Photo by: Proven Winners RUSSIAN SAGE (Perovskia atriplicifolia) Zones: 4-9 Exposure: Full sun Russian sage is an undemanding herbaceous perennial with silvery foliage and prolific spikes of dreamy lavender-blue flowers. Deer dislike the pungent sage-like scent of the foliage. Read more about growing Russian sage. ‘Denim ‘n Lace’ Russian sage from Proven Winners, pictured.
Rockin® Fuchsia salvia. Photo by: Proven Winners SALVIA (Salvia spp.) Zones: 4-12, depending on the variety Exposure: Full sun to partial shade, depending on the species This carefree heat-loving perennial comes in a wide range of sizes, flower colors, and shapes. A member of the mint family, salvia is avoided by deer due to the pungent foliage. Read more about growing salvia plants. Rockin® Fuchsia salvia from Proven Winners, pictured.
‘Jack Frost’ heartleaf brunnera. Photo by: Proven Winners SIBERIAN BUGLOSS (Brunnera spp.) Zones: 3-8 Exposure: Full sun to part shade This delightful spring bloomer is characterized by clusters of tiny blue flowers that resemble forget-me-nots and heart-shaped foliage. Deer dislike Siberian bugloss because of the rough, hairy texture of the leaves. Read more about growing brunnera plants. ‘Jack Frost’ heartleaf brunnera from Proven Winners, pictured.
Magic Show® ‘Purple Illusion’ spike speedwell. Photo by: Proven Winners SPEEDWELL (Veronica spp.) Zones: 3-9, depending on variety Exposure: Full sun to part shade Speedwell is a versatile ground cover or upright perennial with flower clusters or tall spires in a range of colors. Deer are deterred by the foliage texture and spiky flowers. Read more about growing speedwell. Magic Show® ‘Purple Illusion’ spike speedwell from Proven Winners, pictured.
Rock 'N Low™ 'Boogie Woogie' ground cover sedum. Photo by: Proven Winners SEDUM (Sedum spp.) Zones: 3-9 Exposure: Full sun Sedum is a succulent perennial that adds late season color, texture, and structure to beds, borders, and containers. Deer are discouraged by the thick, fleshy leaves and bitter taste. Read more about growing sedum plants. Rock 'N Low™ 'Boogie Woogie' ground cover sedum from Proven Winners, pictured.
Prairie Winds® 'Apache Rose' switchgrass. Photo by: Proven Winners SWITCH GRASS (Panicum virgatum) Zones: 4-8 Exposure: Full sun to part shade This native warm-season ornamental grass is grown for the cloud-like flower plumes and colored foliage that add texture and movement to beds and borders. Deer dislike switch grass because of the sharp edges of the blade-like leaves. Read more about growing switch grass. Rock 'N Low™ 'Boogie Woogie' ground cover sedum from Proven Winners, pictured.
‘Jethro Tull’ coreopsis. Photo by: Proven Winners TICKSEED (Coreopsis spp.) Zones: 3-9 Exposure: Full sun Known as tickseed, the cheerful disc-shaped flowers of this native plant come in an array of colors and patterns. While coreopsis is generally deer resistant, plants may be susceptible to some deer browse if other food sources are scarce. Read more about growing coneflower.
‘Firefly Sunshine’ yarrow. Photo by: Proven Winners YARROW (Achillea spp.) Zones: 3-11 Exposure: Full sun Yarrow is a resilient summer-blooming perennial characterized by ferny foliage and flat-topped clusters of flowers that are attractive to insect pollinators. The pungent scent of the leaves is disliked by deer. Read more about growing yarrow. ‘Firefly Sunshine’ yarrow from Proven Winners, pictured. (责任编辑：) |
