Deer Resistant Plants

Deer resistant plants are the smart solution for gardeners who love beautiful landscapes. They're especially helpful if you share your yard with hungry deer. If you've watched 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, our deer resistant plant collection spans annuals, perennials, and shrubs. You'll find varieties with stunning blooms, bold foliage, and unique textures that look great all season. Because these plants naturally discourage grazing, you can design a beautiful landscape without worrying about deer damage.

A deer with light brown fur grazes on green plants in a garden, surrounded by trees and lush vegetation.
Close-up of Fruit Punch® 'Raspberry Ruffles' Pinks (Dianthus) with ruffled pink petals edged in white amid lush green foliage, highlighting its vibrant layers and texture - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Top-down view of Fruit Punch® 'Raspberry Ruffles' Pinks (Dianthus) with fragrant pink, ruffled blooms, adds charm and vibrant color to garden beds with its lush green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Fruit Punch® 'Raspberry Ruffles' Pinks (Dianthus)

$18.99
$18.99
A close-up of a single Fruit Punch® 'Spiked Punch' Pinks (Dianthus) displays its vibrant, fringed magenta pink petals amid narrow greenish-gray leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Three bright magenta pink blooms with fringed petals of Fruit Punch® 'Spiked Punch' Pinks (Dianthus) stand out among slender green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Fruit Punch® 'Spiked Punch' Pinks (Dianthus)

$18.99
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Close-up of three Fruit Punch® 'Sweetie Pie' Pinks (Dianthus) with ruffled pink and light pink blooms, set among narrow green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Top-down view of a cluster of vibrant Fruit Punch® 'Sweetie Pie' Pinks (Dianthus) with ruffled pink petals blooms densely amid green foliage, creating a lush and colorful perennial flower display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Fruit Punch® 'Sweetie Pie' Pinks (Dianthus)

$18.99
$18.99

Close-up of Fruit Punch® 'Whipped Cream' Pinks (Dianthus) with ruffled white petals and green buds, set against a background of lush foliage - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A cluster of Fruit Punch® 'Whipped Cream' Pinks (Dianthus) with green leaves grows in a garden bed covered with brown mulch - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Fruit Punch® 'Whipped Cream' Pinks (Dianthus)

$18.99
$18.99
A Full Speed A Hedge® 'American Pillar' Thuja, known for its tall, conical shape and deer resistance, stands in a garden among vibrant green shrubs and trees under a clear blue sky with sunlight streaming through the leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Tall Full Speed A Hedge® 'American Pillar' Thuja evergreens form a privacy screen under a blue sky, while dense green shrubs and purple flowers bring color to the foreground - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Full Speed A Hedge® 'American Pillar' Thuja

$22.99
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Yellow-green leaves with dark red veins sit below delicate clusters of light pink flowers on tall stems—this close-up features Fun and Games® 'Eye Spy' Foamy Bells (Heucherella) - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of Fun and Games® 'Eye Spy' Foamy Bells (Heucherella), a shade perennial with light green leaves, dark veins, and stems topped with delicate pink flowers, thrives beautifully in a lush garden setting - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Fun and Games® 'Eye Spy' Foamy Bells (Heucherella)

$18.99
$18.99

Close-up of Fun and Games® 'Hopscotch' Foamy Bells (Heucherella) leaves overlap in red, orange, and brown shades, highlighting jagged edges and textured surfaces - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of autumn-colored leaves in orange, red, and brown, of Fun and Games® 'Hopscotch' Foamy Bells (Heucherella), glistening with small water droplets - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Fun and Games® 'Hopscotch' Foamy Bells (Heucherella)

$18.99
$18.99

Close-up of rusty red leaves of Fun and Games® 'Red Rover' Foamy Bells (Heucherella) with a cluster of pink and white buds surround the perennial amid lush green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of a cluster of Fun and Games® 'Red Rover' Foamy Bells (Heucherella) leaves, resembling coral bells, display rich burgundy-red hues grow densely above dark soil - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Fun and Games® 'Red Rover' Foamy Bells (Heucherella)

$27.99
$27.99

Close-up of Funshine® Abelia, a shrub with green and reddish foliage, producing clusters of pale lavender tubular flowers with pointed petals - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Close-up of Funshine® Abelia is a shrub with green leaves tinged yellow and clusters of small, white, trumpet-shaped flowers scattered throughout its lush foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Funshine® Abelia

$22.99
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A close-up of the vibrant magenta Gardini® Bourbon™ Clematis shows six petals and creamy yellow stamens, with green leaves and wooden supports - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Three vibrant magenta Gardini® Bourbon™ Clematis flowers with yellow centers and large, velvety petals bloom among green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's Clematis

Gardini® Bourbon™ Clematis

$20.99
$20.99

A close-up of the compact Garland® Giselle™ Clematis, a climbing perennial with pointed pink petals and a dark purple center, surrounded by green leaves and flower buds - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of a vibrant pink Garland® Giselle™ Clematis, a compact climbing perennial in full bloom, with delicate petals, dark purple stamens at the center, and lush green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's Clematis

Garland® Giselle™ Clematis

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A dense, rounded Gem Box Prime™ Inkberry Holly with bright green leaves grows in a mulched garden bed, surrounded by similar leafy evergreen shrub alternatives to boxwood in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Gem Box Prime™ Inkberry Holly (Ilex) is a dense, green evergreen shrub with small, glossy leaves. Thriving in mulched beds and sunlight, it offers a striking boxwood alternative against darker background foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Gem Box Prime™ Inkberry Holly (Ilex)

$22.99
$22.99
A round, dense Gem Box® Inkberry Holly (Ilex), a great boxwood alternative with small leaves, is planted in a mulched bed. Similar shrubs and pink-flowering plants appear in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCTop-down view of Gem Box® Inkberry Holly (Ilex) is a dense, round evergreen shrub with small, shiny green leaves, making it an excellent boxwood alternative for garden beds. Pink flowers are seen in the upper left corner - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Gem Box® Inkberry Holly (Ilex)

$22.99
$22.99

The Gin Fizz® Juniper (Juniperus) is a tall, dense evergreen shrub with lush, feathery foliage in varying green shades, adding vibrant color and texture among other plants in a landscaped garden - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Close-up of Gin Fizz® Juniper (Juniperus), showcasing clusters of pale blue-green berries among slender, needle-like leaves. The background displays more lush foliage and berries - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Gin Fizz® Juniper (Juniperus)

$22.99
$22.99

Clusters of small white flowers bloom above glossy, serrated dark green leaves on the self-pollinating Glitters & Glows® Viburnum, adding a vibrant and lush look in bright sunlight. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Close-up of lush, serrated, glossy green leaves and new light green growth on Glitters & Glows® Viburnum, a self-pollinating shrub with blue fruit, set against a softly blurred green background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Glitters & Glows® Viburnum

$21.99
$21.99
Clusters of small white flowers bloom among the bright chartreuse foliage of the Glow Girl® Birchleaf Spiraea creating a vibrant and lush appearance in this close-up image. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClusters of small white flowers with yellow centers appear among chartreuse foliage on the Glow Girl® Birchleaf Spiraea - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Glow Girl® Birchleaf Spiraea

$22.99
$22.99
A cluster of small, bright pink flowers and unopened buds on green stems, surrounded by chartreuse-yellow foliage of the Glow Girl® Pink Spirea - Birchleaf Spiraea, creates a lively garden scene. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Close-up of Glow Girl® Pink Spirea - Birchleaf Spiraea displays clusters of vibrant pink, yellow-centered flowers above chartreuse foliage. This low-maintenance shrub is perfect for adding color and brightness to any green space. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Glow Girl® Pink Spirea - Birchleaf Spiraea

$22.99
$22.99
A garden bed featuring tall, spiky purple spring blooms and bright yellow-green foliage of 'Golden Anniversary' False Indigo (Baptisia), surrounded by perennials, lush greenery, and vibrant purple ground cover - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Close-up of Golden Anniversary' False Indigo (Baptisia) features tall stems with clusters of deep purple flowers above light green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Golden Anniversary' False Indigo (Baptisia)

$21.99
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A cluster of vibrant leaves with yellow edges and green centers creates a striking variegated pattern. The Golden Shadows® Pagoda Dogwood (Cornus) displays elongated pointed leaves densely arranged on thin green stems. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClusters of small white flowers bloom on the Golden Shadows® Pagoda Dogwood (Cornus), which has green and yellow variegated leaves with creamy edges and vivid veins - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Golden Shadows® Pagoda Dogwood (Cornus)

$24.99
$24.99
Small white flowers bloom among glossy green leaves on a Golden Ticket® Privet (Ligustrum), a deer-resistant shrub, softly illuminated by natural light. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe Golden Ticket® Privet (Ligustrum) is a shrub with dense, shiny green leaves, thriving in a mulched garden bed with other foliage and pink flowers nearby. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Golden Ticket® Privet (Ligustrum)

$21.99
$21.99

Close-up of a Good Vibrations® Privet (Ligustrum), a deer-resistant shrub with green leaves edged in yellow, displayed in a white PW pot on a wooden surface. More pots and greenery are softly blurred in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA dense Good Vibrations® Privet (Ligustrum) bush with pale green and yellow-variegated, deer-resistant foliage grows in a garden, its lush leaves standing out among the other greenery. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Good Vibrations® Privet (Ligustrum)

$16.49
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A Graceful Grasses® 'Fireworks' Variegated Red Fountain Grass (Pennisetum) in a blue pot stands out with its striking foliage, surrounded by lush green plants and vibrant flowers - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC. Decorative pot not included.Graceful Grasses® 'Fireworks' Variegated Red Fountain Grass (Pennisetum) with striking red leaves and feathery plumes grows behind a border of green foliage and white flowers, adding height and color to a lush garden setting - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Graceful Grasses® 'Fireworks' Variegated Red Fountain Grass (Pennisetum)

$16.99
$16.99

Graceful Grasses® 'Sky Rocket' Fountain Grass (Pennisetum) features long green leaves edged in white and fluffy flower spikes, with blurred orange and red blooms in the background enhancing its striking appearance - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Graceful Grasses® 'Sky Rocket' Fountain Grass (Pennisetum) is a dense, ornamental grass with long green leaves and fluffy pinkish-purple flower spikes - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Graceful Grasses® 'Sky Rocket' Fountain Grass (Pennisetum)

$16.99
$16.99
Close-up of tall, slender Graceful Grasses® Blue Mohawk® Rush (Juncus) plants with upright green leaves, some tipped brown, growing in a container; softly blurred background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Graceful Grasses® Blue Mohawk® Rush (Juncus)

$17.99
$17.99