Nothing is more frustrating than losing cherished plants to deer damage. The plants highlighted in this list usually are not favored by deer. This means that deer usually overlook these plants in search of preferred food, unless other food sources are scarce. A good rule of thumb when planning a garden that may be visited by deer is to include plants that are prickly and have a strong scent. Remember, deer prefer bland-tasting, non-toxic and non-odorous plants. Plants are listed by their common, then botanic name.
EVERGREENS
| Common Name | Botanic Name |
| Arborvitae, Western | Thuja plicata |
| Boxwood | Buxus |
| Falsecypress | Chamaecyparis |
| Fir | Abies |
| Firethorn | Pyracantha |
| Holly, Meserve | Ilex x meserveae |
| Juniper | Juniperus (most) |
| Oregon Grapeholly | Mahonia aquifolium |
| Pine, Mugo | Pinus mugo |
| Pine, White | Pinus strobus |
| Spruce, Colorado Blue | Picea pungens |
| Wintercreeper | Euonymus fortunei |
DECIDUOUS TREES
| Common Name | Botanic Name |
| Baldcypress | Taxodium distichum |
| Beech | Fagus |
| Birch | Betula |
| Catalpa | Catalpa |
| Cherry | Prunus |
| Crabapple | Malus |
| Dawn Redwood | Metasequoia glyptostroboides |
| Dogwood | Cornus |
| Elm | Ulmus |
| Ginkgo | Ginkgo |
| Hawthorn | Crataegus |
| Honeylocust | Gleditsia triacanthos |
| Linden | Tilia |
| Magnolia | Magnolia |
| Maple | Acer |
| Oak | Quercus |
| Pear | Pyrus |
| Redbud | Cercis canadensis |
| Serviceberry | Amelanchier |
| Sweetgum | Liquidambar styraciflua |
| Tulip Tree | Liriodendron tulipifera |
SHRUBS
| Common Name | Botanic Name |
| Barberry | Berberis |
| Butterfly Bush | Buddleia davidii |
| Chokeberry, Red | Aronia arbutifolia |
| Daphne | Daphne |
| Forsythia | Forsythia |
| Hydrangea | Hydrangea |
| Japanese Kerria | Kerria japonica |
| Lilac, Common | Syringa vulgaris |
| Mockorange | Philadelphus |
| Potentilla | Potentilla fruticosa |
| Privet | Ligustrum |
| Rose of Sharon | Hibiscus syriacus |
| Smokebush | Cotinus |
| Spicebush | Lindera |
| Spirea | Spiraea japonica |
| Sweetshrub | Calycanthus |
| Viburnum (most) | Viburnum |
| Weigela | Weigela florida |
| Witchhazel | Hamamelis |
| Yucca | Yucca |
WOODY VINES
| Common Name | Botanic Name |
| Bittersweet, American | Celastrus scandens |
| Clematis | Clematis |
| Climbing Hydrangea | Hydrangea petiolaris |
| Fiveleaf Akebia | Akebia quinata |
| Grape | Vitus coignetiae |
| Honeysuckle | Lonicera |
| Ivy, Boston | Parthenocissus tricuspidata |
| Ivy, English | Hedera helix |
| Silver Lace | Polygonum aubertii |
| Trumpet | Campsis radicans |
| Virginia Creeper | Parthenocissus quinquefolia |
| Wisteria | Wisteria |
PERENNIALS & BIENNIALS
| Common Name | Botanic Name |
| Anemone | Anemone |
| Artemesia | Artemesia |
| Avens | Geum |
| Baby’s Breath | Gypsophila |
| Bee Balm | Monarda |
| Bergenia | Bergenia |
| Bishop’s Hat | Epimedium |
| Bleeding Heart | Dicentra |
| Bolton’s Aster | Boltonia |
| Bugbane | Cimicifuga |
| Butterfly Weed | Asclepias |
| Calamint | Calamintha |
| Candytuft | Iberis |
| Catmint | Nepeta |
| Columbine | Aquilegia |
| Cranesbill | Geranium |
| Dames’ Rocket | Hesperis |
| Fern | Fern |
| Flax, Perennial | Linum |
| Fleabane Daisy | Erigeron xhybrid |
| Foamflower | Tiarella |
| Forget-Me-Not | Myosotis |
| Foxglove | Digitalis |
| Gayfeather | Liatris |
| Goldenrod | Solidago |
| Jacob’s Ladder | Polemonium |
| Hibiscus | Hibiscus |
| Iris, Siberian | Iris sibirica |
| Joe Pye Weed | Eupatorium |
| Jupiter’s Beard | Centranthus |
| Lady’s Mantle | Alchemilla |
| Lavender | Lavendula |
| Lenten Rose | Helleborus |
| Loosestrife | Lysimachia |
| Lungwort | Pulmonaria |
| Marsh Marigold | Caltha pulustris |
| Meadowrue | Thalictrum |
| Meadowsweet | Filipendula |
| Monkshood | Aconitum |
| Mullein | Verbascum |
| Mum | Dendranthemum |
| Peony | Peonia |
| Phlox, Woodland | Phlox divaricata |
| Rhubarb | Rheum |
| Rockcress | Arabis |
| Rose Campion | Lychnis |
| Russian Sage | Perovskia |
| Sage | Salvia |
| Sea Thrift | Armeria maritima |
| Sneezeweed | Helenium |
| Snow-in-Summer | Cerastium |
| Soapwort | Saponaria |
| Speedwell | Veronica |
| Spiderwort | Tradescantia |
| Spurge | Euphorbia |
| Stonecrop | Sedum |
| Sweet William | Dianthus |
| Tickseed | Coreopsis |
| Toadflax | Linaria |
| Yarrow | Achillea |
ORNAMENTAL GRASS
| Common Name | Botanic Name |
| Blue Fescue | Festuca glauca |
| Feather Reed | Calamagrostis xacutiflora |
| Maiden | Miscanthus sinensis |
| Northern Sea Oats | Chasmanthium latifolium |
| Quaking | Briza media |
GROUNDCOVER
| Common Name | Botanic Name |
| Bugleweed | Ajuga |
| Canadian Ginger | Asarum |
| Creeping Phlox | Phlox subulata |
| Deadnettle | Lamium |
| Hen & Chicks | Sempervirens |
| Japanese Spurge | Pachysandra |
| Juniper | Juniperus |
| Lily of the Valley | Convallaria |
| Periwinkle | Vinca |
| Sweet Woodruff | Galium |
ANNUALS
| Common Name | Botanic Name |
| Ageratum | Ageratum |
| Black-eyed-Susan | Rudbeckia hirta |
| Four o’clock | Mirabilis |
| Heliotrope | Heliotropium |
| Larkspur | Delphinium |
| Lobelia | Lobelia erinus |
| Mexican Sunflower | Tithonia |
| Monkey Flower | Mimulus |
| Moonflower | Ipomoea |
| Morning Glory | Ipomoea |
| Nasturtium | Tropaeolum |
| Petunia | Petunia |
| Poppy | Papaver |
| Salvia | Salvia |
| Snapdragon | Antirrhinum |
| Stock | Matthiola |
| Strawflower | Helichrysum |
| Sunflower | Helianthus |
| Sweet Alyssum | Lobularia |
| Sweet William | Dianthus |
HERBS
| Common Name | Botanic Name |
| Angelica | Angelica archangelica |
| Basil | Ocimum basilicum |
| Borage | Borago officinalis |
| Chamomile | Matricaria |
| Chives | Allium schoenoprasum |
| Dill | Anethum graveolens |
| Fennel | Foeniculum vulgare |
| Germander | Teucrium chamaedrys |
| Hyssop | Hyssopus officinalis |
| Lavender | Lavandula angustifolia |
| Lemon Balm | Melissa officinalis |
| Mint | Mentha |
| Oregano | Origanum vulgare |
| Parsley | Petroselinum |
| Rosemary | Rosemarinus officinalis |
| Rue | Ruta graveolens |
| Sage | Salvia officinalis |
| Savory | Satureja montana |
| Sorrel | Rumex |
| Tansy | Tanacetum coccineum |
| Thyme | Thymus |
HARDY BULBS
| Common Name | Botanic Name |
| Autumn Crocus | Colchicum |
| Crown Imperial | Fritillaria |
| Daffodil | Narcissus |
| Garlic, Onion | Allium |
| Glory-of-the-Snow | Chionodoxa |
| Grape Hyacinth | Muscari |
| Siberian Squill | Scilla |
| Snowdrops | Galanthus |
| Snowflake | Leucojum |
| Striped Squill | Puschkinia |
| Winter Aconite | Eranthis |
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