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 blue sage

    Blue Sage Seeds

    These azure blooms are a food source for endangered bees

    Blue Sage Seeds

    These azure blooms are a food source for endangered bees
    Regular price As Low As $5.49
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $5.49
  • main-collection-product-grid butterfly milkweed mix

    Butterfly Milkweed Roots - Mix

    A favorite for Monarch butterflies
    Out of Stock

    Butterfly Milkweed Roots - Mix

    A favorite for Monarch butterflies
    Regular price As Low As $18.99
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $18.99
    Out of Stock
  • main-collection-product-grid marigold queen sophia

    French Marigold Seeds - Queen Sophia

    A great companion plant for tomatoes, this marigold is regal and dignified

    French Marigold Seeds - Queen Sophia

    A great companion plant for tomatoes, this marigold is regal and dignified
    Regular price As Low As $4.99
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $4.99
  • main-collection-product-grid billy button

    Billy Button Seeds

    An adorable addition to your window boxes

    Billy Button Seeds

    An adorable addition to your window boxes
    Regular price $5.49
    Regular price Sale price $5.49
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    Lemon Mint Seeds

    This versatile herb is commonly enjoyed in the flower garden and medicine cabinet
    Sale

    Lemon Mint Seeds

    This versatile herb is commonly enjoyed in the flower garden and medicine cabinet
    Regular price As Low As $4.99
    Regular price $38.99 Sale price As Low As $4.99
    Sale
  • main-collection-product-grid alyssum basket of gold

    Alyssum Seeds - Basket of Gold

    Exploding with color, this heirloom variety glitters in the right light

    Alyssum Seeds - Basket of Gold

    Exploding with color, this heirloom variety glitters in the right light
    Regular price As Low As $4.99
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $4.99
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    Wild Perennial Lupine Seeds

    Gorgeous, purple spires are worth the effort it takes to grow this wildflower from seed

    Wild Perennial Lupine Seeds

    Gorgeous, purple spires are worth the effort it takes to grow this wildflower from seed
    Regular price As Low As $4.99
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $4.99
  • main-collection-product-grid zinnia exquisite

    Zinnia Seeds - Exquisite

    These elegant blooms go through several stages of color throughout the season

    Zinnia Seeds - Exquisite

    These elegant blooms go through several stages of color throughout the season
    Regular price As Low As $4.99
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $4.99
  • main-collection-product-grid marigold strawberry blonde

    Marigold Seeds - Strawberry Blonde

    Bloom colors actually change with the weather

    Marigold Seeds - Strawberry Blonde

    Bloom colors actually change with the weather
    Regular price $6.99
    Regular price Sale price $6.99
  • main-collection-product-grid dill organic bouquet

    Dill Seeds (Organic) - Bouquet

    Large blooms produce the preferred dill for pickling and cut flower use
    Sale

    Dill Seeds (Organic) - Bouquet

    Large blooms produce the preferred dill for pickling and cut flower use
    Regular price As Low As $6.99
    Regular price $38.99 Sale price As Low As $6.99
    Sale
  • main-collection-product-grid ranunculus mix

    Ranunculus Bulbs - Mix

    Save yourself a difficult decision and grow one of each

    Ranunculus Bulbs - Mix

    Save yourself a difficult decision and grow one of each
    Regular price As Low As $29.99
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $29.99
  • main-collection-product-grid columbine mckana giant

    Columbine Seeds - McKana Giant Mix

    This colorful, whimsical mix attracts native pollinators

    Columbine Seeds - McKana Giant Mix

    This colorful, whimsical mix attracts native pollinators
    Regular price As Low As $5.99
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $5.99
  • main-collection-product-grid zinnia organic california giants

    Zinnia Seeds (Organic) - California Giants Mix

    Makes a great cut flower that blooms all season

    Zinnia Seeds (Organic) - California Giants Mix

    Makes a great cut flower that blooms all season
    Regular price $7.99
    Regular price Sale price $7.99
  • main-collection-product-grid freesia double mix

    Freesia Bulbs - Double Mix

    The brightest of our freesias, they boast sweet smelling vibrant blooms

    Freesia Bulbs - Double Mix

    The brightest of our freesias, they boast sweet smelling vibrant blooms
    Regular price As Low As $18.99
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $18.99
  • main-collection-product-grid zinnia state fair mix

    Zinnia Seeds - State Fair Mix

    Best in show for strong stems, range of color, and vase life

    Zinnia Seeds - State Fair Mix

    Best in show for strong stems, range of color, and vase life
    Regular price As Low As $4.99
    Regular price Sale price As Low As $4.99
  • main-collection-product-grid zinnia lilliput salmon

    Zinnia Seeds - Lilliput Salmon

    Tiny peach flowers as easy to grow as they are rewarding to harvest

    Zinnia Seeds - Lilliput Salmon

    Tiny peach flowers as easy to grow as they are rewarding to harvest
    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.