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.
A close-up of Purple Pillar® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) in bloom, with vibrant pink flowers featuring deep red centers and lush green leaves, showcases the columnar shrub - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCPurple Pillar® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) is a deer-resistant, columnar shrub with abundant purple and pink flowers and green leaves, creating a vibrant garden display beside a light-colored wooden fence. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Purple Pillar® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

$22.99
$22.99
Fiery orange and yellow flower spikes of drought-tolerant Pyromania® 'Backdraft' Kniphofia rise above long green leaves, with dark foliage in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A cluster of vibrant Pyromania® 'Backdraft' Kniphofia stands out with tall, spiky orange and yellow blooms and narrow green leaves, creating a striking drought-tolerant display amid bright yellow daisy-like flowers in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Pyromania® 'Backdraft' Kniphofia

$18.99
$18.99

A close-up of Pyromania® 'Hot and Cold' Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia) reveals vivid orange and yellow blooms among lush green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of Pyromania® 'Hot and Cold' Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia) with vibrant orange and yellow blooms, long green leaves, and stems in sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Pyromania® 'Hot and Cold' Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia)

$18.99
$18.99

The Pyromania® 'Orange Blaze' Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia) features vibrant orange blooms amid tall, narrow green leaves, creating a striking display stands out against blurred background foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Close-up of Pyromania® 'Orange Blaze' Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia) with its vivid flower spike blooming in a mulched garden bed, surrounded by blurred greenery - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Pyromania® 'Orange Blaze' Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia)

$15.19
$18.99 $15.19
A close-up of Pyromania® 'Rocket's Red Glare' Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia), a drought-tolerant perennial with vibrant red and yellow spikes, surrounded by long green leaves and potted plants in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Pyromania® 'Rocket's Red Glare' Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia) features tall clusters of red and yellow torch-like flowers with narrow green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.n.

Pyromania® 'Rocket's Red Glare' Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia)

$18.99
$18.99

A close-up of Pyromania® 'Solar Flare' Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia), displaying densely packed, cone-shaped yellow tubular blossoms against a blurred green background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Two clumps of Pyromania® 'Solar Flare' Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia), a drought-tolerant perennial, show tall green leaves in a garden bed among other plants, with purple flowers in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Pyromania® 'Solar Flare' Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia)

$18.99
$18.99

Ravenna Grass (Erianthus) is a tall ornamental grass with long green leaves and feathery tan plumes, growing upright in landscaped areas, seen with trees and streets in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.Tall, dense green Ravenna Grass (Erianthus) with feathery plumes at the top, growing outdoors under a blue sky with trees in the background - Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Ravenna Grass (Erianthus)

$17.99
$17.99

Clusters of bright red berries grow densely on Red Balloon® Lantanaphyllum (Viburnum) with green, veined, textured leaves. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Red Balloon® Lantanaphyllum (Viburnum)

$22.99
$22.99

A hand holds a large, pink Red Pillar® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) bloom with a deep red center and white stamens, set against the green leaves of this columnar flowering shrub. - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Red Pillar® Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus)

$22.99
$22.99
Close-up of Red Zeppelin® Sweetshrub (Calycanthus), a deer-resistant shrub with glossy, dark purple burgundy foliage and bright green-orange buds. The wet-looking leaves and emerging buds add unique texture and color - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.A garden bed features a large Red Zeppelin® Sweetshrub (Calycanthus) with burgundy foliage, deer resistance, mulch and small pink flowers at its base, surrounded by green grass and assorted trees and shrubs in the background - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Red Zeppelin® Sweetshrub (Calycanthus)

$23.99
$23.99
Regal® Charmaine™ Clematis displays vivid red blooms with large, open petals and yellow centers amid glossy green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's ClematisA close-up of the Regal® Charmaine™ Clematis reveals vibrant, ruffled deep pink petals and a yellow center amid green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Donahue's Clematis

Regal® Charmaine™ Clematis

$20.99
$20.99

A close-up of the Regal® Crystal Fountain™ Clematis highlights its pointed petals and spiky pale center amid green leaves with softly blurred foliage in the background - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A close-up of Regal® Crystal Fountain™ Clematis shows spiky purple double flowers with yellow centers, lush green leaves, and a compact habit, flourishing near a white wall and wooden trellis - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Regal® Crystal Fountain™ Clematis

$20.99
$20.99

A close-up of vibrant Regal® Diamantina™ Clematis in full bloom, showcasing its layered purple petals amid lush green leaves in bright sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.A lower-angle close-up of a vibrant Regal® Diamantina™ Clematis flower with layered purple petals and a tightly curled pale green center, set against lush green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Regal® Diamantina™ Clematis

$20.99
$20.99

Close-up of the Regal® Josephine™ Clematis features large, lavender-pink blooms with pointed petals and a layered center, set against lush green foliage - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Regal® Josephine™ Clematis

$22.99
$22.99

A close-up of Ripple Effect™ Summersweet (Clethra), featuring clusters of small, white, tubular flowers blooming above lush green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Ripple Effect™ Summersweet (Clethra) features upright clusters of fragrant white flower spikes above lush green foliage against a blurred background of greenery - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.

Ripple Effect™ Summersweet (Clethra)

$22.99
$22.99
Close-up of Rise Up Lilac Days® Climbing Rose (Rosa) in full bloom, showcasing delicate pink petals, yellow stamens, and healthy green leaves - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.Rise Up Lilac Days® Climbing Rose (Rosa) displays vibrant pink blooms with yellow centers, set among green leaves and flourishing outdoors in sunlight - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rise Up Lilac Days® Climbing Rose (Rosa)

$22.99
$22.99

A vibrant Rise Up® Ringo® Climbing Rose (Rosa) with yellow petals and red center blooms on a leafy stem in a garden, surrounded by blurred trees, plants, and houses under cloudy autumn skies. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLCA lush Rise Up® Ringo® Climbing Rose (Rosa) bush bursts with vibrant yellow roses among glossy green leaves, set in a mulched garden bed with other blooming plants in the background. - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC

Rise Up® Ringo® Climbing Rose (Rosa)

$17.24
$22.99 $17.24
A close-up of Rock Candy® Blue Beardtongue (Penstemon) features vibrant purple tubular flowers and green leaves, highlighting this compact perennial’s beauty against a plain white background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Rock Candy® Blue Beardtongue (Penstemon)

$17.99
$17.99
Close-up of Rock Candy® Coral Beardtongue (Penstemon), a compact, sun-loving perennial with vibrant coral-pink tubular flowers in clusters on upright stems. The blooms have white accents inside and are set against slender green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A dense cluster of green, narrow leaves and upright stems topped with vibrant coral-pink blooms—Rock Candy® Coral Beardtongue (Penstemon)—a compact, sun-loving perennial, shown in full bloom against a white background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Rock Candy® Coral Beardtongue (Penstemon)

$17.99
$17.99
Rock Candy® Light Pink Beardtongue (Penstemon) features clusters of tubular, light pink flowers and elongated green leaves on upright stems - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A black pot with Rock Candy® Light Pink Beardtongue (Penstemon), a compact perennial featuring vibrant pink flower clusters and dark green leaves, set against a plain white background - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc. Decorative pot not included.

Rock Candy® Light Pink Beardtongue (Penstemon)

$17.99
$17.99

A close-up of Rock Candy® Pink Improved Beardtongue (Penstemon) shows vibrant, trumpet-shaped blossoms on green stems, with a blurred background of similar pink, drought-tolerant perennial flowers - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.Rock Candy® Pink Improved Beardtongue (Penstemon) is a compact perennial with bright pink tubular blooms and green lance-shaped leaves - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Rock Candy® Pink Improved Beardtongue (Penstemon)

$25.99
$25.99
A cluster of vibrant Rock Candy® Purple Beardtongue (Penstemon) flowers with tubular blooms and green foliage fills with frame with beautiful purple flowers - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.A close-up on a group of Rock Candy® Purple Beardtongue (Penstemon) features dense clusters of tubular purple blooms and green leaves - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Rock Candy® Purple Beardtongue (Penstemon)

$17.99
$17.99
Rock Candy® Ruby Beardtongue (Penstemon) is a compact perennial with clusters of vibrant magenta-red and white tubular flowers, set among narrow green leaves, perfect for garden beds - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.Close-up of Rock Candy® Ruby Beardtongue (Penstemon), a compact perennial featuring vibrant magenta-red blooms clustered atop tall, leafy stems, set against soft green foliage - Photo Courtesy of Ball Horticulture, Inc.

Rock Candy® Ruby Beardtongue (Penstemon)

$17.99
$17.99

Close-up of clusters of small purple flowers bloom on tall green stems of Rock Steady® Chastetree (Vitex), surrounded by elongated green leaves, with a blurred backdrop of soil and foliage - Photo Courtesy of Proven Winners, Inc.Clusters of small purple blooms with green leaves are in focus, highlighting the long-lasting flowers of the Rock Steady® Chastetree (Vitex), a drought-tolerant shrub, amid other colorful garden plants - Photo Property of Garden Crossings LLC.

Rock Steady® Chastetree (Vitex)

$21.99
$21.99