Deer Resistant Flowers

The problem of pests like deer is quite serious in some parts of America. Growing deer resistant flowers (flowering plants) is one of the options to control this problem. The following paragraphs include names of flowering plants which resist deer. The descriptions presented below should prove to be useful.

Flowers with Deer Resistance

Here is a list of deer resistant flowers that should prove to be useful. These plants are suitable for growing in flower garden at home and are easy to care for.

Ornamental Catmint
This plant produces purple colored flowers with a strong scent. Leaves of the Ornamental Catmint possess leaves with a rough texture; these leaves are grayish-green in color. This flowering plant flourishes in hardiness zones from 3-8. Well-drained soil is needed for its healthy growth. In a list published by Rutgers University, the Ornamental Catmint is rated as 'rarely damaged' with respect to deer resistance.

Bleeding Heart
This is a perennial plant which prefers moist soil and a shady environment. Flowers produced by this plant are heart-shaped and they are a pink color. Another characteristic of the flowers of Bleeding Heart is that these are drooping. The Bleeding Heart plant produces a lacy foliage. Those gardens/places with a shady surrounding and moist soil should use for this perennial plant.

Monkshood
The yellow and white are commonly observed colors in flowers of Monkshood. The Monkshood gets its name from the spikes which consist of hoods. The flowers as well as other parts of this plant are poisonous. This plant blooms in two different seasons. Flowers are produced both in summer and fall. The hardiness zones from 3-6 are considered to be suitable for growing the Monkshood plant.

Primrose (Primula)
This plant is used in lining borders, as space-fillers in gardens and also for container gardening. The 24 genera of flowering plants which belong to the Primulaceae family are commonly referred as primrose. It is a bedding plant that produces flowers throughout the summer season. Caring for primroses is easy in comparison to other plants.

Russian Sage
The Russian Sage is amongst important flowering plants used as deterrent for deer. This flower has a distinct aroma and its leaves possess the silver color. Flowering season of Russian Sage starts in July and continues through to August. Number of flowers being produced reduce in the month of September. Dry and sunny locations are suitable for growing this plant. The Russian Sage can be grown in hardiness zones from 4-9.

Coreopsis Moonbeam
The Coreopsis Moonbeam, just like Ornamental Catmint is rated as 'rarely damaged' by the Rutgers University. This plant is commonly used for the purpose of gardening. It grows well in bright sunlight; flowering starts in the month of June. The hardiness zones from 3-9 are suitable for growing this plant.

Peony (Paeonia)
Producing ruffled and large flowers is an important feature of the peony plant. Summer is the flowering-season of peony. This flowering plant is quite popular amongst people interested in home gardening. The peony plant prefers bright sunlight. Areas of the garden which receive enough sunlight should therefore, be chosen for growing peony.

Lily of the Valley
This plant produces white colored, fragrant flowers. Flowering season of this plant is the spring. Shady areas are suitable for the growth of this plant. The flowers along with other parts of this plant are toxic and therefore, deer do not feed on them. The flowers being toxic, it is the responsibility of owners to keep the pets from eating them.

The facts about a variety of deer resistant flowers and shrubs is presented in short, in the article above. Growing these shrubs in the surroundings should keep the pests, especially deer away from gardens.