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First: the caveat. With the possible exception of spiny Barberries (Berberis) there are no absolutely deer-proof plants. If the herd is large enough, and food is scarce enough, deer have been known to eat almost anything. That said, there are plants that are much less palatable to deer.
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poison plants, they might still eat them but they will never come back
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∙ 11y agoThere really is no way to outsmart deer. If they get hungry enough they will eat anything or almost anything. Instead of trying to defeat them join them. I currently live in Texas but lived in Carmel, Maine for a number of years. I had my garden along the edge of the woods near my stream where the dirt was rich and moisture was plentiful. The woods behind my house held moose, deer, bear and numerous other animals that can raise cann in a garden. The trick to keeping them out of my vegetables was to give them their own special treat. I planted broccoli along the edge woods and just let it grow. It really looked good for a while but as planned the deer, and moose ate every stalk right down to the ground. About the time the broccoli was gone the crab apples came in season and everything in my garden was safe for another year. Try it, it works…
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Are daylilies deer resistant?
Yes. They will eat the flowers, but not the leaves.
Is the Caragana species deer resistant?
no.
Is Buddleia deer resistant?
No. Very few shrubs are. I have found buddleia t o be deer resistant, when other plants have been eaten.
Are phlox paniculata deer resistant?
Yes, phlox are deer resistant. The flowering plants in question tend to be more fragrant than deer like. But there always will be the chance that deer may graze phlox when they are sufficiently desperate, disoriented or famished.
Are there any flowers dear wont eat?
There are many different kinds of flowers that deer won't eat including hibiscus flowers. This is because these flowers are not found in a deer's habitat.
Do deer eat bellflowers?
Yes, deer will eat bellflowers [Campanulaspp]. It may not be top on their list of preferred foods. But if deer are hungry enough, they'll eat whatever gives them what they like: nibble sized, moist portions of flowers and leaves. And if they're really really hungry, they'll have no requirements. They'll just take what's available ... even plants that are touted as deer resistant and even deer poisonous!
What types of spring flowers do wildlife such as deer tend to avoid?
Deer tend to eat any kinds of flowers that they are able to find. The only things that they will consistently avoid are flowers which have many thorns, like roses.
Are echinacea deer resistant?
Echinacea is listed among the botany that deer don't like to eat, but a hungry deer will eat almost anything. You can find more plants listed below, that deer prefer not to eat.
What is the wildlife in the coastal plains?
deer, buffalo, flowers, grain, etc.
Do flowers help any other organisms?
it helps bees and deer
Do white tailed deer feed on carrissa holly?
Carrissa Holly is a deer -resistant bush. It is a great compact evergreen. Just remember, deer will feed on ANY VEGETATION if it has been a bad season.
Where does a deer mouse live?
Yes, deer mice live in the deserts of the Americas.
