Deer Feed That Raccoons Wont Eat
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It's that time of year again: When all the deer in your neighborhood team up on your garden to wreak havoc and eat all your beloved plants and flowers. Protecting your garden from pests can be pretty tricky—especially from huge intruders like deer—but what you choose to plant might will definitely make a difference.
If deer are a huge problem in your backyard, try planting some of the deer-resistant plants we recommend ahead. Yes, they exist! Deer hate fragrant blooms from certain herbs like lavender and especially sweet-smelling flowers, like peonies. They'll also stay away from toxic plants. So without further ado, here's a list of all of the deer-resistant plants you should be putting in your garden to keep the pests out and gorgeous blooms in.
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Lily Of The Valley
These bell-shaped white flowers are beautiful and historically symbolize feminity. But their poisonous nature is what deters deers away from this flower.
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Butterfly Bush
Native to China and Japan, the Butterfly Bush is great for planting along the parameter of your garden to keep deer away. But be warned: This plant also attracts bees and hummingbirds.
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Pot Marigold
These cheerful-looking yellow flowers are great for keeping deer away but also work well to stop bunnies from munching away at your garden.
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Aster
Typically purple or pink, the Aster flower is both disease and deer-resistant.
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Sunflowers
Good news for anyone who loves these big, happy flowers: Deer don't like the rough texture of the leaves, so they're more likely to pass them up when looking for a snack to munch on.
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Foxgloves
Deer tend to avoid poisonous plants—including foxglove. Bonus: They're exceptionally pleasing to the eye.
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Heliotrope
When it comes to these pretty purple plants, deer don't like their heavily perfumed scent or the sandpaper-like texture of their leaves (and we don't blame them).
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Daffodils
These bright yellow flowers will brighten up your yard while keeping away pests like deer—they're toxic, so pests won't go near them!
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Bleeding Hearts
Even though these plants are known for their beauty, they're also poisonous. Smart deer know to steer clear from them unless they want to suffer from some serious repercussions.
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Lavender
Fragrant plants with strong scents are a deer's worst nightmare—which makes lavender the perfect "stinky" thing to grow in your yard.
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Zinnias
Gardeners everywhere can embrace these flowers that come in a range of bright colors since deer don't like the rough texture of the leaves.
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Peonies
Since deer don't like the flavor of this flower, many gardeners find these large buds go unharmed by deer. Peonies also have a strong scent, which is another deterrent to deer.
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Salvia
Apparently, deer think Salvia (a part of the sage family) stink, so they avoid these pungent plants during dinner.
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Lamb's Ear
The velvety-soft texture of these leaves are not appetizing to deer, so this popular ground cover plant is a safe choice to use to cover a larger surface in your garden.
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Bearded Iris
While the fragrance of these popular flowers is a big reason people love them so much, it's also the reason deers don't. Talk about a win-win.
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Purple Coneflowers
Even though deer find some colorful petals extremely appetizing, they make an exception for these purple ones.
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Oriental Poppies
Even though these gorgeous flowers are undoubtedly beautiful, they're also toxic. That's why deer who don't have a death wish choose not to ingest this poisonous plant.
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Source: https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/gardening/g3470/deer-resistant-plants/
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