Deer Resistant Perennials for Every Yard
Plants deer walk past, for sun and for shade.
No plant is deer proof, but these come close. Strong scent, fuzzy leaves and bitter sap are what deer avoid.
Catmint (Nepeta × faassenii)
- Zones
- 3–8
- Light
- Full sun
- Height
- 1–3 ft
- Blooms
- May – September
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Care
- Very easy
Plant it in front of anything deer like.
Salvia (Salvia nemorosa)
- Zones
- 4–8
- Light
- Full sun
- Height
- 18–24 in
- Blooms
- May – August
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Care
- Very easy
Cut the spent spikes and it blooms again.