Be aware that these ruminants are opportunist grazers.
So, this means no plants are truly deer-proof.
However, some species are much more deer-resistant than others.
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Thankfully, if your yard isn’t the brightest, there are manydeer-resistant bulbsand plants to choose from.
Barrenwort
Epimedium species are clump-forming,drought-tolerant plantsthat look fantastic in any shade garden.
Barrenwort makes an ideal low-maintenance,deer-resistant perennial ground coverfor underneath tree canopies in your yard.
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Bleeding Heart
These shade-loving woodland plants are fast-growing and unique to look at.
The bleeding heart plant has heart-shaped flowers that droop from arching stems.
The single protruding white petal on each bloom is where they get their common name.
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These plants thrive in evenly moist soils, promoting a several-week bloom period during the spring.
This slow-growing species features unique silvery-green arching fronds with purplish variegation midrib.
It’s an easy species to grow and tolerates deep shade.
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Just double-check you select a spot with good drainage.
Plus, the speckled, fuzzy foliage continues to offer interest through the summer and fall.
The glossy green leaves are the perfect dense, textural ground cover.
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Just watch out for slugs and snails, as they are attracted to this species.
But pig squeaks are attractive deer-resistant, spring-blooming plants.
These low-maintenance, clump-forming plants just need rich, moist soil to thrive.
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Rue Anemone
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This delicate perennial is perfect for a shadywoodland garden.
The cylindrical, hooded spathe wraps around a spadix covered in tiny flowers.
This plant is easy to grow in moist soils.
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There are many colors, and the delicate foliage contrasts nicely with more structural leaves in the landscape.
These plants should thrive if you provide moist, well-draining soil.
It can handle clay soils and full shade and thrives on neglect.
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Warning
Don’t try the berries of this plant; it is toxic to people and pets.
The light purple, speckled flowers on the tall, hairy stems appear in late summer and early fall.
This deer-resistantplant is toxic to cats, just like all members of the Liliaceae family.
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The main thing is to keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy.
Spiderwort
There’s a reason spiderworts are such popular landscape plants.
The many deer-resistant species are incredibly adaptable.
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A slow-growingHelleborus orientalishybrid cross, this early spring blooming plant is rarely bothered by deer.
Take care when planting columbine in your gardencolumbine is toxic to humans.
Deer dislike many scents, including mint, lavender, oregano, human hair, and hot peppers.
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Landscape plants rated by deer resistance.New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station.
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Lily of the Valley.Colorado State University Guide to Poisonous Plants.
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Lily.American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Primula obconica.North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox.
Lenten rose.University of Nebraska-Lincoln Horticulture, Landscape, and Environmental Systems.
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Safe and Poisonous Garden Plants.University of California.
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