One of the worst sights you’re able to ever see in the garden is a plant that has beenbrowsed by deer . ( observe : We do n’t love the gentle Book “ browsed ” in this illustration . A more appropriate terminal figure might be “ obliterated . ” ) If the munching is particularly speculative , that perennial , tree , or shrub becomes unrecognizable . And in many cases , this can signify instantaneous death to your prized specimen . With deer pressureincreasing from coast to coast , we adjudicate it ’s time to highlight some of our favorite deer - resistant plant life . Yes , we ’re from deer - ridden New England , but ease assure that we ’ve include industrial plant in this episode that will flourish from Texas to Michigan , and everywhere in between .
client : Karen Chapmanis a landscape painting clothes designer in Duvall , Washington , and the author ofDeer - Resistant Design : fencing Free Gardens That prosper Despite the Deer .
Danielle’s Plants
‘ Childhood Sweetheart ’ hellebore(Helleborus‘Childhood Sweetheart ’ , Zones 4–9 )
Winter daphne(Daphneodora , Zones 7–9 )
‘ Bonfire ’ euphorbia(Euphorbiapolychroma‘Bonfire ’ , Zones 5–9 )
Sunshine Blue ® blue mist shrub(Caryopterisincana‘Jason ’ , 5–9 )
Carol’s Plants
‘ Variegata ’ Hiba arborvitae(Thujopsis dolobrata‘Variegata ’ , zone 5–8 )
‘ Victoria Blue ’ mealycup sage(Salviafarinacea‘Victoria Blue ’ , Zones 8–10 )
Eastern sweetshrub , syn . Carolina allspice(Calycanthusfloridus , Zones 4–9 )
‘ Gerald Darby ’ iris , spring foliage
‘ Gerald Darby ’ iris , early summertime flowers
‘ Gerald Darby ’ iris(Iris×robusta‘Gerald Darby ’ , Zones 4–9 )
Expert’s Plants
Magical ® Fantasy weigela(Weigelaflorida‘Kolsunn ’ , Zones 4–8 )
Threadleaf bluestar flowers . photograph : Karen Chapman
Threadleaf bluestar downslope colour . Photo : Karen Chapman
Threadleaf bluestar(Amsoniahubrichtii , zone 5–8 )
‘ Whirling Butterflies ’ gaura(Gauralindheimeri‘Whirling Butterflies ’ , Zones 5–9 )
‘ Goldsturm ’ black - eyed Susan(Rudbeckiafulgidavar.sullivantii‘Goldsturm ’ , Zones 3–9 )
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Eastern sweetshrub in full bloom. (See sweetshrub trial results from the Chicago Botanic Garden here.)
‘Gerald Darby’ iris, spring foliage
‘Gerald Darby’ iris, early summer flowers
Photo: Karen Chapman
Threadleaf bluestar flowers.Photo: Karen Chapman
Threadleaf bluestar fall color.Photo: Karen Chapman
Photo: Karen Chapman
Photo: Michele Christiano
Photo: courtesy of Karen Chapman
