How To Protect Your Garden From Deer
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How To Choose Deer Proof Plants
Unfortunately, no plant is truly deer proof. If food is scarce deer will eat whatever they can find. However, that being said, there are many plants that deer won't eat if other food sources are available. By creating your garden from these choices you will minimize the affect deer have on your garden. The following lists include numerous plants, but your local nursery or agricultural agency may be able to suggest additional choices that are suitable for where you live.
Annuals:
Ageratum |
Dianthus |
Petunia |
Alyssum |
Forget-me-not |
Periwinkles |
Angelonias |
Foxglove |
Poppy |
Begonias |
Geraniums |
Salvia |
Calendula |
Globe Amaranth |
Snapdragons |
Celosia |
Heliotrope |
Stock |
Centaurea |
Larkspur |
Sweet Basil |
Cleome |
Lobelia |
Verbena |
Cosmos |
Marigold |
Zinnias |
Dahlia |
Morning Glory |
Indigo Spires |
Datura |
Nasturtium |
Mealy Cup Sage |
Dusty Miller |
Parsley |
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Perennials:
Ageratum |
Dicentra |
Mallow.Hibiscus |
Alliums |
Digitalis |
Marguerite |
Amaryllis |
Dusty Miller |
Mealy Cup Sage |
Amsonia |
Echinops |
Mexican Bush Sage |
Anemone |
Epimedium |
Mexican Hat |
Angel Trumpet |
Eupatorium |
Mexican Honeysuckle |
Artemesias |
Indigo Spires Salvia |
Mexican Mint Marigold |
Aruncus |
Euphorbias |
Mexican Oregano |
Astilbe |
Ferns |
Mints |
Autumn Sage |
Goldmoss Sedum |
Monardas |
Baptisia |
Gray Santolina |
Monkshood |
Bearded Iris |
Green Santolina |
Oenothera |
Blue Plumbago |
Gypsophila |
Ornamental Grasses |
Boltonia |
Hellebores |
Oxeye Daisy |
Bouncing Bet |
Honeysuckle |
Peony |
Buddelia |
Hummingbird Bush |
Perovskia |
Campanula |
Iris Germanica |
Polmonium |
Candytuft |
Jerusalem Sage |
Prickly Pear Cactus |
Catmint |
Lamium |
Rock Rose |
Clematis |
Lantana |
Rosemary |
Convallaria |
Lavender |
Soapwort |
Copper Canyon Daisy |
Lavender Cotton |
Split Leaf Philodendron |
Coral bells |
Leadwort |
Texas Betony |
Coreopsis |
Linum |
Wedelia |
Cranesbills Dianthus |
Lupine |
Wisteria |
Trees & Shrubs:
Agarita |
Hawthorne |
Primrose.Jasmine |
Barberry |
Heaths and Heathers |
Rhododendron |
Bayberry |
Japanese Boxwood |
Sassafras |
Boxleaf Euonymus |
Japanese Maple |
Scotts Pine |
Boxwood |
Japanese Yew |
Silverberry |
Bush Germander |
Lilac |
Smoke Bush |
Chamaecyparis |
Mt. Laurel |
Sotol |
Clethra |
Magnolia |
Spirea |
Cotoneaster |
Mugo |
Spruce |
Daphne |
Nandina |
Texas Mountain Laurel |
Evergreen Sumac |
Oleander |
Texas Sage |
Firebush |
Paper Birch |
Upright Rosemary |
Elderberry |
Pineapple Guava |
Yaupon Holly |
Esperanza |
Pomegranate |
Yucca |
Goldcup |
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Herbs:
Borage |
Germander |
Sweet Woodruff |
Chives |
Lavender |
Tansy |
Chili Pepper |
Mints |
Thyme |
Comfrey |
Rosemary |
Valarian |
Echinacea |
Rue |
Wintergreen |
Eucalyptus |
St. John's Wort |
Wormwood |
Garlic |
Sage |
Yarrow |
Garlic Chives |
Santolina |
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