Collection: Deer Resistant Flower Bulbs and Seeds

You should plant ornamental plants and shrubs in your garden to delight the eyes, not to attract deer. There is nothing more disheartening than walking into the garden to find that deer have devoured your favorite plants. And while there is no way to make your garden completely deer-proof, you can minimize the damage they do by planting plants they dislike. Some plants have toxicity which causes deer to avoid them. Also, deer avoid flowers with strong odors, resisting many herbs and flowers which we think smell delightful. For a natural, meadow look, we offer our Deer Resistant Wildflower Mix. Deer-resistant perennials include ranunculus, papaver, and peonies. What a deer will and won’t eat changes by season, region and plant variety, so you may need to do some experimentation.

What we love about a deer resistant garden

  • Minimize deer damage by planting plants with a strong scent
  • Deer are unlikely to eat plants with fuzzy, velvety, and textured leaves
  • Oriental poppies are toxic to deer and they instinctively stay away
  • A lush, thriving garden can be had by making smart choices

  • main-collection-product-grid zinnia envy

    Zinnia Seeds - Envy

    Distinctive green blooms make fabulous bouquet filler

    Zinnia Seeds - Envy

    Distinctive green blooms make fabulous bouquet filler
    Regular price As Low As $4.99
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $4.99
  • main-collection-product-grid zinnia senorita

    Zinnia Seeds - Senorita

    Curling salmon petals add an exotic flair to bouquets
    Out of Stock

    Zinnia Seeds - Senorita

    Curling salmon petals add an exotic flair to bouquets
    Regular price As Low As $5.49
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $5.49
    Out of Stock
  • main-collection-product-grid moonlight african marigold

    African Marigold Seeds - Moonlight

    Pale yellow blooms will illuminate your summer garden

    African Marigold Seeds - Moonlight

    Pale yellow blooms will illuminate your summer garden
    Regular price As Low As $4.99
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $4.99
  • main-collection-product-grid poppy laurens grape

    Poppy Seeds - Laurens Grape

    This prolific plum bloomer produces up to 5 buds per plant

    Poppy Seeds - Laurens Grape

    This prolific plum bloomer produces up to 5 buds per plant
    Regular price As Low As $5.99
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $5.99
  • main-collection-product-grid flax perennial blue

    Perennial Blue Flax Seeds

    Dainty, periwinkle blooms that return season after season

    Perennial Blue Flax Seeds

    Dainty, periwinkle blooms that return season after season
    Regular price As Low As $4.99
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $4.99
  • main-collection-product-grid eucalyptus silver dollar

    Eucalyptus Seeds - Silver Dollar

    Known for its sweet, minty aroma

    Eucalyptus Seeds - Silver Dollar

    Known for its sweet, minty aroma
    Regular price $7.99
    Regular price Sale price $7.99
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    Joe Pye Weed

    Butterflies can't get enough of these sweet-smelling lilac florets

    Joe Pye Weed

    Butterflies can't get enough of these sweet-smelling lilac florets
    Regular price $7.99
    Regular price Sale price $7.99
  • main-collection-product-grid zinnia zinderella lilac

    Zinnia Seeds - Zinderella Lilac

    These lovely lilac blooms take on different shapes depending on temperature

    Zinnia Seeds - Zinderella Lilac

    These lovely lilac blooms take on different shapes depending on temperature
    Regular price $7.99
    Regular price Sale price $7.99
  • main-collection-product-grid north carolina mix

    North Carolina Wildflower Seed Mix

    24 wildflowers unite Carolina's landscape—from the mountains to the sea

    North Carolina Wildflower Seed Mix

    24 wildflowers unite Carolina's landscape—from the mountains to the sea
    Regular price As Low As $7.99
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $7.99
  • main-collection-product-grid zinnia pumila salmon

    Zinnia Seeds - Pumila Salmon

    Stellar disease resistance keeps these salmon blooms looking fresh all summer long
    Out of Stock

    Zinnia Seeds - Pumila Salmon

    Stellar disease resistance keeps these salmon blooms looking fresh all summer long
    Regular price As Low As $4.99
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $4.99
    Out of Stock
  • main-collection-product-grid verbena purpletop

    Verbena Seeds - Purpletop

    Prolific lavender flowers known to attract Swallowtail butterflies

    Verbena Seeds - Purpletop

    Prolific lavender flowers known to attract Swallowtail butterflies
    Regular price $4.99
    Regular price Sale price $4.99
  • main-collection-product-grid peony pastel mix

    Peony Roots - Pastel Mix

    Pastel colors plus full blooms are the best for traditional home decorating
    Sale

    Peony Roots - Pastel Mix

    Pastel colors plus full blooms are the best for traditional home decorating
    Regular price As Low As $34.39
    Regular price $42.99 Sale price As Low As $34.39
    Sale
  • main-collection-product-grid ranunculus romantic mix

    Ranunculus Bulbs - Romantic Mix

    These pastels prove that romance (and spring) is in the air

    Ranunculus Bulbs - Romantic Mix

    These pastels prove that romance (and spring) is in the air
    Regular price As Low As $30.99
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $30.99
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    Wild Cosmos Seeds - Sensation Mix

    Cultivate wildness with these prolific bloomers

    Wild Cosmos Seeds - Sensation Mix

    Cultivate wildness with these prolific bloomers
    Regular price As Low As $4.99
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $4.99
  • main-collection-product-grid florida wildflower seed mix

    Florida Wildflower Seed Mix

    24 easy-to-grow wildflowers that thrive in hot and humid conditions

    Florida Wildflower Seed Mix

    24 easy-to-grow wildflowers that thrive in hot and humid conditions
    Regular price As Low As $7.99
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $7.99
  • main-collection-product-grid cucumber boston pickling | copyright: Floramedia UK Ltd

    Cucumber Seeds (Pickling) - Boston Pickling

    Excellent flavor for pickling or slicing

    Cucumber Seeds (Pickling) - Boston Pickling

    Excellent flavor for pickling or slicing
    Regular price As Low As $4.99
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $4.99

What we love about a deer resistant garden

  • Minimize deer damage by planting plants with a strong scent
  • Deer are unlikely to eat plants with fuzzy, velvety, and textured leaves
  • Oriental poppies are toxic to deer and they instinctively stay away
  • A lush, thriving garden can be had by making smart choices

You should plant ornamental plants and shrubs in your garden to delight the eyes, not to attract deer. There is nothing more disheartening than walking into the garden to find that deer have devoured your favorite plants. And while there is no way to make your garden completely deer-proof, you can minimize the damage they do by planting plants they dislike. Some plants have toxicity which causes deer to avoid them. Also, deer avoid flowers with strong odors, resisting many herbs and flowers which we think smell delightful. For a natural, meadow look, we offer our Deer Resistant Wildflower Mix. Deer-resistant perennials include ranunculus, papaver, and peonies. What a deer will and won’t eat changes by season, region and plant variety, so you may need to do some experimentation.