Deer Resistant Plants

What are deer resistant plants?

Deer-resistant plants are those that deer tend to avoid due to their strong scents, tough textures, or unpalatable flavors. While no plant is entirely deer-proof, common deer-resistant options include lavender, boxwood, ligustrum, holly, and barberry. Many ornamental grasses, spiky plants like yucca, and aromatic herbs also help deter deer.

Choosing these plants can help protect your landscape from browsing damage, but combining them with repellents or fencing offers the best protection from deer chewing on your landscape.

No plant is 100% deer resistant. If a drought or severe weather affects their foraging, they will eat whatever plants they find. This collection of deer resistant plants for sale gives you and your garden the best chance to keep deer away.