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Deer Resistant Flowers With Beautiful Blooms

 This low-maintenance plant’s floral display peaks in late spring and early summer, earlier than that of many other annual plants.

Love-in-a-Mist

Its unappealing taste and texture to deer make it an excellent choice for gardens seeking beauty and wildlife attraction without the deer problem.

Penstemon

Hellebores are early bloomers with flowers in shades of white, green, pink, purple, and red. They prefer partial to full shade and well-drained soil.

Hellebore

The plant’s textured, hairy leaves deter deer, making it ideal for enhancing shady areas of the garden with minimal risk of deer damage.

Lungwort

Salvia plants are known for their spikes of violet, blue, white, or pink flowers. They are drought-tolerant and prefer full sun.

Salvia

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Floral