Deer-Resistant Plants and Flowers for Sale

If you've watched hungry deer wander through your beds and munch on your favorites, you know how frustrating that can be. The good news is that deer tend to avoid plants with strong scents, tough textures, and bitter tastes. There are plenty of gorgeous options that fit that profile at Garden Crossings. 

You’ll find annual flowers, perennial flowers, and garden shrubs with stunning blooms and bold foliage that’ll look beautiful, and deter deer, all season. Looking to attract pollinators? We also have plants like lavender, catmint, Russian sage, and coneflower that are disliked by deer, but loved by pollinators like bees and hummingbirds. Explore our plants!

A deer with light brown fur grazes on green plants in a garden, surrounded by trees and lush vegetation.
A close-up of the 'Airbrush Effect' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) showcases its vibrant pink blooms amid lush green leaves in bright sunlight, with softly blurred, colorful flowers in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of the Airbrush Effect' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) shows its vibrant pink petals with a deep red center, framed by lush green leaves and unopened buds in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Airbrush Effect' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus)

$21.99
$21.99
'All Gold' Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa) forms a lush mound of bright green, arching leaves, thriving in shade and offering a graceful, cascading look for your garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A clump of 'All Gold' Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa) with narrow, arching yellow-green leaves grows in a garden bed beside rocks and soil - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'All Gold' Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa)

$18.99
$18.99

Several bumblebees collect nectar from clusters of vibrant purple 'All The Buzz' Allium flowers with green stems set against a blurred garden background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.‘All The Buzz’ Allium adds vibrant pink-purple blooms on tall green stems to gardens, standing out among yellow flowers and lush foliage - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'All The Buzz' Allium

$18.99
$18.99
'Angel Bells' Bellflower (Campanula) features lush green foliage and dense clusters of small white bells, thriving in garden beds with mulch and grass - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A cluster of 'Angel Bells' Bellflower (Campanula) blooms above green foliage in a mulched garden bed, with white flowers with blurred purple blooms and lush grass in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

'Angel Bells' Bellflower (Campanula)

$15.99
$19.99 $15.99
Close-up of 'Angel Eyes' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) with pale pink petals, a deep red center, and a yellow stamen—this perennial features dinner plate-sized blooms among lush green leaves and blurred background foliage - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Angel Eyes' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus)

$21.99
$21.99

Close-up of 'Apple Slices' Spigelia with red and yellow pointed flowers blooming among lush green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of red and yellow 'Apple Slices' Spigelia flower buds grow among green leaves, with variegated hosta foliage in the blurred background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Apple Slices' Spigelia

$24.79
$30.99 $24.79

A close-up of the vibrant 'Arizona Apricot' Blanket Flower (Gaillardia), a butterfly attractant, glowing in sunlight with green leaves and softly blurred foliage in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of vibrant yellow and orange 'Arizona Apricot' Blanket Flower (Gaillardia) blooms with round, spiky yellow buds and green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Arizona Apricot' Blanket Flower (Gaillardia)

$17.99
$17.99

Close-up of 'Ascot Rainbow' Spurge (Euphorbia) has variegated green leaves with yellow edges and clusters of small yellow-green flowers with maroon centers on upright stems - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A dense cluster of 'Ascot Rainbow' Spurge (Euphorbia) with variegated green foliage and red-tinged leaves grows in a garden, set beside taller trees and pink flowering plants - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Ascot Rainbow' Spurge (Euphorbia)

$17.99
$17.99

Close-up of vibrant 'Astra Blue' Balloon Flower (Platycodon) blooms showing prominent veined petals and green leaves in the background under bright sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of the 'Astra Blue' Balloon Flower (Platycodon), a deer-resistant perennial, displays vibrant purple blooms with delicate petal veins, set against green buds and leaves - Photo Courtesy of Pixabay

'Astra Blue' Balloon Flower (Platycodon)

$17.99
$17.99

Cluster of pale pink, star-shaped 'Astra Pink' Balloon Flowers (Platycodon) with light pink veins, green foliage, and several pink buds - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A close-up of a 'Astra Pink' Balloon Flower (Platycodon) shows its pale pink-purple petals with light violet veins, blooming among green leaves and unopened buds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Astra Pink' Balloon Flower (Platycodon)

$17.99
$17.99

A large clump of 'Aureola' Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa), with long, arching green and yellow striped leaves, grows in a garden filled with pink flowers and vibrant green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Long, narrow blades of 'Aureola' Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa) in green, yellow, and pinkish-red overlap to form a dense, textured pattern of delicate, arching leaves - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Aureola' Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa)

$18.99
$18.99

The 'Autumn Gold' Narrow-Leaved Sunflower (Helianthus) features vibrant yellow daisy-like blooms with dark brown centers, surrounded by green narrow leaves and buds. This drought-tolerant perennial has slightly uneven petals and looks healthy - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of 'Autumn Gold' Narrow-Leaved Sunflower (Helianthus), a drought-tolerant perennial with a dark center, bright yellow petals, and green foliage, with fall garden flowers blurred in the sunlit background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

'Autumn Gold' Narrow-Leaved Sunflower (Helianthus)

$15.29
$17.99 $15.29

A cluster of 'Bacio Del Sole' False Sunflower (Heliopsis), a drought-tolerant perennial, features golden-yellow, orange daisy-like blooms with dark brown centers and green leaves, set against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

'Bacio Del Sole' False Sunflower (Heliopsis)

$15.29
$17.99 $15.29
A dense, drought-tolerant 'Bandwidth' Maiden Grass (Miscanthus) with narrow green leaves and white stripes grows in a mulched garden bed bordered by stone edging - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.'Bandwidth' Maiden Grass (Miscanthus) features tall, narrow green blades with light yellow stripes, forming dense, lush clumps. Drought tolerant and ideal for sunny spots, it adds striking texture among other ornamental grasses - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

'Bandwidth' Maiden Grass (Miscanthus)

$18.99
$18.99
The 'Barbara Harrington' Clematis features bright magenta and pink flowers with yellow centers. Its textured petals and vibrant colors create a striking display against lush green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's Clematis

'Barbara Harrington' Clematis

$20.99
$20.99

Two vibrant red 'Beauty of Livermere' Oriental Poppy (Papaver) blooms rise above green leaves and unopened buds, set against a background of white star-shaped flowers and dense foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of a vibrant ‘Beauty of Livermere’ Oriental Poppy (Papaver) displays striking red, crinkled petals above lush green leaves, making a bold statement with its spring blooms in the garden - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Beauty of Livermere' Oriental Poppy (Papaver)

$17.99
$17.99

A clump of 'Bells and Whistles' Bellflower (Campanula), a striking purple flower with bell-shaped blooms and green leaves, grows in a garden bed with soil visible around the plant - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A cluster of vibrant purple 'Bells and Whistles' Bellflower (Campanula) with green leaves blooms in a garden bed among other plants and grasses, with wooden picnic tables and a lawn blurred in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

'Bells and Whistles' Bellflower (Campanula)

$19.99
$19.99
A tall spike of 'Black Eyed Angels' Hybrid Bee Delphinium features striking white blooms with dark centers amid lush foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of 'Black Eyed Angels' Hybrid Bee Delphinium reveals tall clusters of white flowers with dark centers, ideal for cut flower arrangements, set among green buds and blurred purple blooms in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Black Eyed Angels' Hybrid Bee Delphinium

$18.99
$18.99

The 'Black Scallop' Bugleweed (Ajuga) features deep purple-green foliage surrounding tall spikes of vibrant purple flowers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of a 'Black Scallop' Bugleweed (Ajuga) spike standing above dark, glossy, textured leaves. The blurred yellow-green foliage in the background highlights this perennial's striking groundcover appeal - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

'Black Scallop' Bugleweed (Ajuga)

$17.99
$17.99

The 'Blackberry Merlot' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) features large red, crinkled blooms with bold centers, accented by green foliage and buds—delivering stunning dinner plate-size flowers to your garden - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A large 'Blackberry Merlot' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus) bush with vibrant red, dinner plate-sized blooms grows in a garden among other hibiscus bushes, with greenhouses visible in the background under a cloudy sky - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Blackberry Merlot' Rose Mallow (Hibiscus)

$21.99
$21.99

A dense cluster of vibrant red and magenta-pink leaves of Blazin' Rose' Blood Leaf (Iresine) stands out in a lush garden, complemented by green foliage and soft pink flowers in the foreground - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A lush cluster of Blazin' Rose' Blood Leaf (Iresine) showcases dark green leaves with vivid pink veins, complemented by small pink flowers and other greenery in a garden, creating a striking foliage display - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

'Blazin' Rose' Blood Leaf (Iresine)

$10.99
$10.99
'Blazing Sunset' Avens (Geum) features bright red, layered flowers with yellow-tipped stamens amid green leaves and buds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of a single vibrant 'Blazing Sunset' Avens (Geum) flower features layered red petals and a yellow-brown center, set against a blurred green background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Blazing Sunset' Avens (Geum)

$17.99
$17.99
Bleeding Hearts' False Sunflower (Heliopsis) is a bushy perennial with many orange and yellow daisy-like flowers - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Bleeding Hearts' False Sunflower (Heliopsis) features vibrant orange-red daisy-like flowers with dark centers and green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Bleeding Hearts' False Sunflower (Heliopsis)

$17.99
$17.99
Close-up view of tall, dense Blonde Ambition' Blue Grama Grass (Bouteloua) with feathery seed heads, creating a textured pattern. The background appears softly blurred, emphasizing the intricate details of the plants in the foreground - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A dense field of tall, thin green Blonde Ambition' Blue Grama Grass (Bouteloua) with narrow seed heads blowing in the wind, set against a dark, leafy background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

'Blonde Ambition' Blue Grama Grass (Bouteloua)

$18.99
$18.99

deer-resistant lavender flowers for sale

Naturally Deter Deer with Plants

Think of these plants as your first line of defense, not a guarantee. No plant is 100% deer-proof. However, there are those less likely to become their next meal, including: 

  • Rough Textures: Fuzzy, prickly, and leathery leaves feel bad in their mouths.
  • Bitter Parts: Plants with bitter sap are skipped over in favor of flowers like hostas.
  • Strong Aromas: Plants like catmint and lavender are too strong for deer.

There are solutions for every outdoor space in our collection of deer-resistant plants and flowers for sale at Garden Crossings. Find flowers for full sun and shade, different containers, varying design uses, and hardiness zones to naturally deter deer and keep your garden blooming.

deer-resistant Pink Piñata abelia plant for sale

Create a More Resilient Landscape

Gardening can be a challenge with deer around, but having the right plants can help you maintain a gorgeous garden even in areas with high deer populations. Shop our deer-resistant plants and shrubs for sale at Garden Crossings. We offer options for shipping and pickup at our Zeeland, MI garden center. 

And if you have more questions, learn more from our gardening experts.