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.
An Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia) grows tall in a sunny garden with its green fronds on display. A wooden lattice fence stands behind it, and the surrounding ground is covered with bare soil - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A dense cluster of Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia) with feather-like fronds grows behind a low brick border in a garden, set against additional greenery and a brick wall in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia)

$18.99
$18.99

Top-down view of green leaves with cream variegation and reddish stems on Paisley Pup® Doghobble (Leucothoe), a broadleaf evergreen shrub. The pointed foliage and fresh growth stand out against a natural backdrop - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCClose-up of overlapping green, white, and pink varigated leaves of Paisley Pup® Doghobble (Leucothoe) - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Paisley Pup® Doghobble (Leucothoe)

$22.99
$22.99

Paraplu Adorned® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) features variegated foliage with a mix of light and dark green shades on its leaves, displayed along a branch against a softly blurred background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of Paraplu Adorned® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) shows a purple bloom with a red center and white stamen, framed by green leaves. Another similar flower appears softly blurred in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Paraplu Adorned® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

$22.99
$22.99
A close-up of Paraplu Pink Ink® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) shows vibrant pink streaks radiating from the center with a bright yellow stamen, surrounded by green leaves and softly blurred greenery in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe Paraplu Pink Ink® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) features lush green foliage and large white blooms with deep pink centers and radiating pink streaks, making it a striking addition to any sunny garden. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Paraplu Pink Ink® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of Paraplu Rouge® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) with delicate pink petals and a vibrant white, red, and yellow center, surrounded by green leaves; this deer-resistant shrub stands out against a dark, blurred background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Close-up of Paraplu Rouge® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) shows vibrant pink blooms with deep red centers and white stamens, surrounded by green foliage and unopened buds on this deer resistant shrub. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Paraplu Rouge® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

$22.99
$22.99
A close-up of Paraplu Violet® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) highlights its vivid purple petals, deep red center, and white stamen, all set against lush green foliage. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA close-up of the Paraplu Violet® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) features its purple bloom with a red center and white stamen, surrounded by lush green leaves. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Paraplu Violet® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

$22.99
$22.99
The Paraplu® Pure White Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) displays large, hardy white blooms surrounded by green leaves and buds, set against a softly blurred brown background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A close-up of Paraplu® Pure White Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) in full bloom with large white petals, lush green leaves, and hints of purple flowers softly blurred in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Paraplu® Pure White Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

$22.99
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A cluster of vibrant pink Paraplu® Red Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) flowers with lush green leaves and buds blooms outdoors as a tropical shrub in natural sunlight against a green leafy background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A close-up of a vibrant pink Paraplu® Red Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) flower with a deep red center and white stamen, surrounded by green leaves and a partially opened bud on this tropical shrub - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Paraplu® Red Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

$22.99
$22.99
Pearl Glam® Beautyberry (Callicarpa) features clusters of bright purple berries among elongated green leaves. This shrub adds vibrant color and lush appeal to your garden, thriving in natural sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Clusters of small, vibrant purple berries of the Pearl Glam® Beautyberry (Callicarpa) grow on leafy green stems, creating a dense, colorful display - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Pearl Glam® Beautyberry (Callicarpa)

$22.99
$22.99

A garden featuring dense green ornamental grasses, a large Phenomenal® Lavender (Lavandula) with cold-hardy blooms, and a cluster of light pink heather in front, all set against mulch and lush background greenery - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A garden features blooming Phenomenal® Lavender (Lavandula) in the foreground, surrounded by colorful flowers and greenery, with a gazebo and brick building in the background beneath a partly cloudy sky - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Phenomenal® Lavender (Lavandula)

$18.99
$18.99

A fragrant Pillow Talk® Gardenia, adorned with dew on its petals, blooms among glossy green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven WinnersA close-up of Pillow Talk® Gardenia shows its fragrant, delicate blooms with raindrops on petals and glossy green leaves, highlighting the beauty of this compact gardenia variety - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners

Pillow Talk® Gardenia

$22.99
$22.99

Clusters of vibrant Ping Pong Purple Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena) feature rounded, clover-like blooms and green leaves set against a soft, blurred background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulure, Inc.Clusters of vibrant, round magenta Ping Pong Purple Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena) flowers and green leaves grow closely together in sunlight, creating a lively, colorful garden display - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Ping Pong Purple Globe Amaranth (Gomphrena)

$10.99
$10.99

Close-up of Pink Chablis® Dead Nettle (Lamium), featuring cotton candy pink flowers and green leaves edged and veined in silvery white, with similar blooms and foliage filling the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Pink Chablis® Dead Nettle (Lamium) features clusters of cotton candy pink flowers and dense, textured foliage with silvery-patterned green leaves edged in dark green - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Pink Chablis® Dead Nettle (Lamium)

$17.99
$17.99

Close-up of a large, pale pink Pink Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) bloom with delicate petals and water droplets, surrounded by green leaves on this beautiful flowering shrub. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA close-up of the Pink Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) in full bloom, displaying soft, ruffled petals with delicate shading and subtle texture, set against lush green leaves. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Pink Chiffon® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

$22.99
$22.99

Close-up of a vibrant Pink Mink® Clematis flowering vine in bloom, from Proven Winners—surrounded by lush green leaves and other clematis flowers and buds in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A lush cluster of Pink Mink® Clematis, a flowering vine, climbs a rustic metal trellis outdoors creating a vibrant garden scene - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Pink Mink® Clematis

$22.99
$22.99
Close-up of Pink Piñata™ Abelia, a compact shrub with light pink trumpet blooms, red stems, and green leaves set against a blurred natural background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Pink Piñata™ Abelia is a compact shrub with small green leaves and clusters of pale pink and white bell-shaped flowers bordered by mulch and grass - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Pink Piñata™ Abelia

$21.99
$21.99
The Pink Pony™ Elderberry (Sambucus) features clusters of vibrant pink, star-shaped flowers above dark purple, serrated foliage, creating a striking umbrella-like display against the rich leaves. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc. Close-up of clusters of small, star-shaped pink flowers with white tips on thin reddish stems from the Pink Pony™ Elderberry (Sambucus), set against a blurred background. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Pink Pony™ Elderberry (Sambucus)

$22.99
$22.99
Clusters of light pink, trumpet-shaped flowers and red-tinged leaves distinguish Poco Loco® Abelia, a compact shrub with green and reddish foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Close-up of Poco Loco® Abelia is a compact shrub with clusters of small, tubular pink and white flowers and reddish-green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Poco Loco® Abelia

$21.99
$21.99

A close-up of the Pollypetite® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) displays a compact flowering shrub with light lavender-purple hibiscus blooms, delicate ruffled petals, a yellow-tipped stamen, and lush green leaves and buds. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCThe Pollypetite® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) is a compact shrub featuring abundant lavender-purple blooms, perfect for bright gardens amid lush greenery and trees under a clear blue sky. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Pollypetite® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

$22.99
$22.99
Close-up of the vibrant Boulevard® Poseidon™ Clematis, featuring bi-colored pointed petals and a detailed pale yellow center, with green leaves in the background - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's Clematis

Poseidon™ Boulevard® Clematis

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Prairie Winds® 'Apache Rose' Switch Grass (Panicum) forms a dense clump of green leaves and airy, purple-tinted flower spikes, bringing ornamental beauty to garden beds with rich soil and vibrant companion plants - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A large clump of Prairie Winds® 'Apache Rose' Switch Grass (Panicum) with thin green blades and wispy flowerheads stands among various flowering plants in the garden - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Prairie Winds® 'Apache Rose' Switch Grass (Panicum)

$18.99
$18.99

A dense clump of tall, upright Prairie Winds® 'Blue Paradise' Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium) with reddish-purple stems and leaves grows in a garden bed featuring plant markers and other plants in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Two clumps of Prairie Winds® 'Blue Paradise' Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium) with reddish-purple stems stand upright in the garden bed, surrounded by a mix of green and yellow plants - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Prairie Winds® 'Blue Paradise' Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium)

$18.99
$18.99

Close-up of tall, narrow green stalks of Prairie Winds® 'Blue Spear' Switch Grass (Panicum) with feathery yellowish seed heads grow densely in an outdoor garden, set against a background of blurred greenery - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.A tall, dense clump of Prairie Winds® 'Blue Spear' Switch Grass (Panicum) displays thin upright green leaves and feathery tan flower spikes, growing in a landscaped garden amid other shrubs and greenery - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Prairie Winds® 'Blue Spear' Switch Grass (Panicum)

$18.99
$18.99
Purple Prairie Winds® 'Blue Steel' grass with slender stems and dark purple-brown seed heads, photographed outdoors against a blurred green garden background. - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Purple-tonedPrairie Winds® 'Blue Steel' grass with fine, wispy seed heads and narrow blue-green leaves, photographed outdoors against a blurred green foliage background. - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Prairie Winds® 'Blue Steel' Big Bluestem (Andropogon)

$19.99
$19.99

Close-up of purple deer-resistant lavender flowers for sale with green leaves in the background

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.

Close-up of deer-resistant Pink Piñata abelia pink flowers plant for sale with green leaves on a blurred natural background

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.