Deer Resistant Plants and Trees

Veronica ‘Speedwell’

Wide variety of heights, easy and undemanding to grow. Prefer full sun and average, well–drained soil. Veronica plants are deer resistant, drought tolerant and attract hummingbirds and butterflies. The low-growing groundcover varieties are great when planted between pavers and flagstone. 2 gallon
Deer Resistant •  Rabbit Resistant • Full Sun • Clay Tolerant Plant • Attracts Hummingbirds and Butterflies


Zagreb Coreopsis

12-18″ tall x 18-24″ wide. Coreopsis ‘Zagreb’ is a long blooming, easy-to-grow perennial with a big display of brilliant golden-yellow flowers beginning in late spring. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plan. Easy to crow, good for cut flowers. Good for containers2 gallon
Deer Resistant • Rabbit Resistant • Full Sun • Clay Tolerant Plant • Attracts Butterflies


Ageratum

Comes in a variety of purples and white. Tough plants that can even handle a bit of shade. Bloom in late spring and keep the show going until the first frost.
Part to Full Sun • Deer Resistant


Phlox

Early-season, all-star plant that makes a great addition to containers or entryway plantings. Sweet fragrance. Blooms in bright shades of purple, pink, red, and white.
Full Sun • Deer Resistant • Drought Tolerant • Attracts Bees, Butterflies, and Hummingbirds


Black-Eyed Susan

These natives lend themselves well to mass plantings, appearing as a pool of gold. Black-eyed Susans have long been a staple in perennial gardens. Summer and fall bloom. Cut flowers.
Full Sun • Deer Resistant • Attracts Birds


Zinnia

Full season of color. Large, 4-5″ blooms burst open a bright red, and as new ones appear every day, the older ones change to a rosy-red then a softer still rose. Offer you an armful of cut flowers all season long. Blooms Summer and fall. Good for containers
Full Sun • Deer Resistant • Attracts Birds


Nasturtium

Gold, orange, salmon and mahogany flowers arise from compact plants with attractive variegated foliage. Flowers and tender young leaves. Summer and fall boom. Colors Orange, pinks and red. 6 inches to 3 feet in height
Deer Resistant • Attracts Birds • Drought Tolerant


Lantana

Colorful flowers thrives with little moisture in full, unyielding sun. Easy to grow and pollinator-friendly! Plants are likely to produce fewer blooms and be more susceptible to disease when in too much shade. Available in a variety of colors. Blooms summer and fall. Good for containers
Sun • Deer Resistant • Attracts Birds


Clump River Birch

Betula nigra. Clump River Birch. Creamy white exfoliating bark, Glossy dark olive green leaves, good yellow fall color, forms a dense canopy. Grows 40′ tall, thrives in wet areas. 8-10′ plant • 12-14′ plant • 18-20′ plant
Deer Resistant Plants  • Colorful Autumn Foliage  • Wet Locations  • Clay Tolerant Plants


‘Black Dragon’ Wisteria

Heavy bloomer with fragrant, cascading dark purple racemes up to 18″ long. Bright yellow foliage in fall. Long racemes of flowers drape down from the deep green heads of foliage shaped by pruning, and the blooms shift gently with every breeze. Blooms in May. 5 gallon
Sun • Deer Resistant


‘Pink Ice’ Wisteria

13-16″pendulous soft-pink tipped with lavender pea-like flowers of this 10-15′ vine spill over trellis or arbor. Somewhat less vigorous and so-pretty vine is perfect for smaller gardens. Bronzy spring growth becomes emerald-green in summer and lemon yellow in fall. Blooms late Spring. 5 gallon
Deer Resistant