Deer tend to avoid flowers with bitter flavors, strong scents or rough textures that produce toxic compounds; to help your garden repel these critters more successfully, look for blooming perennials that draw pollinators all season long and resist powdery mildew. Deer-proof flowers add color and make great companion plants alongside shrubs and perennials.
Boraginaceae Heliotrope produces flat, brightly-hued blooms that follow the sun. Deer resistant in warm climates but frost-tender in cool zones. The fragrant foliage bears flower-bearing florets which can be used as ground cover or used in containers; deadheading helps encourage another round of flowers.
Locoris) is a fragrant annual plant with vibrant flower bundles from spring through fall that's deer resistant. Perfect for garden edges and sunny walkways alike. Compact varieties like Cat's Pajamas or Meow work well in containers while tall varieties such as Sweet Kate or Superbena Royale make excellent fillers or spillers in combination planters.
Liatris spicata, commonly referred to as blanket flower, is an easy-care perennial beloved by gardeners worldwide. Boasting an extended blooming period and offering vibrant hues ranging from hot pink, white and strawberry red through purple and lavender hues - Liatris makes an attractive groundcover in shaded areas; also suitable as ground cover in hot environments and drought tolerant conditions; tolerates heat and drought conditions perfectly! Another shade-loving perennial plant called hellebore provides late season color that continues into early spring (around Lent). Certain varieties can stand up well even when planted within foundation plantings or mixed borders - adding color throughout winter!
