DEER RESISTANT PLANTS
Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) Native to the northern quarter of the U.S. from Washington state to New York and New Hampshire Anise hyssop loves dry sand to clay soils. The 2- to 3-feet-tall blooms go on for weeks in high summer, and various bee and insect species cover them from morning till night. The foliage is highly aromatic, reminiscent of licorice, and deer don’t eat licorice, right? In richer, loamy clay soils, it might self-sow moderately.
BLACK EYED SUSAN Where it will grow: Hardy to -10 degrees Fahrenheit (USDA zones 6 to 10) Water requirement: Low Light requirement: Full sun or partial shade Mature size: 3 feet tall and wide but spreads Benefits and tolerances: Makes a great cut flower; drought tolerant; low maintenance Seasonal interest: Summer to fall When to plant: Spring or fall Planting notes: Plant it in average, well-drained soil; will spread easily, so may need dividing very few years.
Butterfly Blue Pincushion Flower (Scabious columbaria ‘Butterfly Blue’) Where it will grow: Hardy to -40 degrees Fahrenheit (USDA zones 3 to 9) Water requirement: Average Light requirement: Full sun Mature size: 1 foot tall and wide Benefits and tolerances: Makes a great cut flower; attracts butterflies Seasonal interest: Summer When to plant: Spring Planting notes: Plant it in moisture-retentive soil.
GAURA Where it will grow: Hardy to -20 degrees Fahrenheit (USDA zones 5 to 9) Water requirement: Low Light requirement: Full sun Mature size: 3 feet tall and wide Benefits and tolerances: Drought tolerant; long bloom time; low maintenance Seasonal interest: Summer to fall When to plant: Spring Planting notes: Plant it in well-drained soil; do not cut down the stems until spring, when new growth is observed and the danger of a hard frost has passed
Lucifer Montbretia (Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’) Lucifer montbretia brings drama with both its stature and color. This perennial bulb is a hummingbird favorite that should be in every garden, whether you struggle with deer or not. If Lucifer won’t work with your color scheme, there are several other kinds of Crocosmia to choose from with flowers and foliage in varying shades. Origin: The species is native to South Africa, but Lucifer is a garden hybrid Where it will grow: Hardy to -20 degrees Fahrenheit (zones 5 to 9) Water requirement: Low Light requirement: Full sun Mature size: 3 feet tall and wide Benefits and tolerances: Attracts hummingbirds; makes a great cut flower; drought tolerant Seasonal interest: Summer to fall When to plant: Spring Planting notes: Plant it in well-drained soil; you may need to protect it from rabbits until it reaches around 1 foot tall.
The color lasts for many weeks, and if you take the time to deadhead the old flowers, it will continue to bloom from June to October. Yarrow is inexpensive, which makes it a great choice for massing in the border. Origin: The species is native to Europe, but Paprika is a garden hybrid Where it will grow: Hardy to -40 degrees Fahrenheit (USDA zones 3 to 8; find your zone) Water requirement: Low Light requirement: Full sun Mature size: 12 to 18 inches tall and 2 feet wide Benefits and tolerances: Tolerates drought and poor soil; low maintenance; attracts butterflies and bees Seasonal interest: Summer When to plant: Spring Planting notes: Needs well-drained soil
Zagreb Tickseed (Coreopsis verticillata ‘Zagreb’) Who can resist a splash of sunshine? That’s just what this tickseed brings to the summer garden, with its golden daisy-like flowers. Feathery foliage makes this a perennial that is attractive even when not in bloom. Origin: Threadleaf tickseed is native to the southeastern United States, but the cultivar Zagreb is a garden hybrid. Where it will grow: Hardy to -40 degrees Fahrenheit (USDA zones 3 to 9) Water requirement: Low Light requirement: Full sun Mature size: 2 feet tall and wide Benefits and tolerances: Low maintenance; drought tolerant Seasonal interest: Summer to fall When to plant: Summer or fall Planting notes: Plant it in average, well-drained soil.
Decadence Vanilla Proven Winners Deadheading Not Necessary Drought Tolerant Attracts: Butterflies Resists: Deer Perennial Height: 30 - 36 Inches Spacing: 36 - 42 Inches Spread: 42 Inches Flower Colors: White Flower Shade: creamy vanilla Foliage Colors: Green Foliage Shade: grey-green Habit: Clump Forming ...
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