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I live in Texas, in a neighborhood with lots of deer. What can I plant that the deer won't eat?

Related resource areas: Wildlife Damage Management, Pest Management In and Around Structures


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Listed below are several species deer do not prefer. Remember... "deer resistant" does not equal "deer proof."

Perennials Annuals: Blanketflower, Indian Blanket, Foxglove, Rocket Larkspur, Moss Verbena, Lemon Mint, Perennial Lupine, Black-Eyed Susan's, Butterfly Weed, Texas Bluebonnets, Yarrow, Arroyo Lupine, Purple Coneflower, Mexican Hat, Showy Primrose, Clasping Coneflower, and Sweet Alyssum.

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Exclusion is the only permanent way to keep hungry deer from eating your plants.

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