Deer-resistant plants for Arizona
The widest zone range in the country, from Flagstaff to Phoenix. Check your own zone before trusting any statewide list, including this one. Filtered to plants hardy in USDA zones 5 to 10, which covers most of Arizona. Mountain and coastal areas fall outside that range, so check your own zone before ordering.
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Asparagus
Asparagus officinalis
Seldom damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 2–9
- Height
- 36–60 in
Aster
Aster sp.
Seldom damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–8, genus range
Astilbe
Astilbe x arendsii
Seldom damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–8
- Height
- 18–35 in
Austrian Pine
Pinus nigra
Seldom damaged- Type
- Tree
- Hardiness
- Zones 4–7
- Height
- 480–720 in
Autumn Olive
Elaeagnus umbellata
Seldom damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 4–9
- Height
- 120–192 in
Autumn Sage
Salvia greggii
Seldom damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 6–9
- Height
- 24–36 in
Baby's Breath
Gypsophila sp.
Seldom damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–9, genus range
Bachelor's Buttons
Centaurea cyanus
Seldom damaged- Type
- Annual
- Hardiness
- Grown as an annual, any zone
- Height
- 12–36 in
Bamboo
Bambusa sp.
Seldom damaged- Type
- Ornamental grass
- Hardiness
- Zones 8–11, genus range
Basil
Ocimum basilicum
Seldom damaged- Type
- Annual
- Hardiness
- Grown as an annual, any zone
- Height
- 4–36 in
Bastardsage
Eriogonum wrightii
Seldom damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 5–10
- Height
- 36–36 in
Bearberry Cotoneaster
Cotoneaster dammeri
Seldom damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 5–8
- Height
- 12–12 in
Beautyberry
Callicarpa sp.
Seldom damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 6–10, genus range
Beautybush
Kolkwitzia amabilis
Seldom damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 4–8
- Height
- 72–120 in
Bee Balm
Monarda didyma
Seldom damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 4–9
- Height
- 24–48 in
Bigroot Geranium
Geranium macrorrhizum
Seldom damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 4–8
Black-Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia sp.
Seldom damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–9, genus range
Blackeyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta
Seldom damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–8
- Height
- 36–36 in
Blackhaw Viburnum
Viburnum prunifolium
Seldom damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–9
- Height
- 144–180 in
Blanketflower
Gaillardia aristata
Seldom damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–8
- Height
- 48–48 in
Blazing Star
Liatris sp.
Seldom damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–9, genus range
Blue Sage
Salvia pachyphylla
Seldom damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 5–10
- Height
- 18–32 in
Blue Star Juniper
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star'
Seldom damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 4–8
Bog Rosemary
Andromeda polifolia
Seldom damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 2–6
Borage
Borago officinalis
Seldom damaged- Type
- Annual
- Hardiness
- Grown as an annual, any zone
- Height
- 19–38 in
Bottlebrush Grass
Hystrix patula
Seldom damaged- Type
- Ornamental grass
- Hardiness
- Zones 5–9
- Height
- 30–36 in
Brambles
Rubus sp.
Seldom damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 4–9, genus range
Bridalwreath Spirea
Spiraea prunifolia
Seldom damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 5–8
- Height
- 48–96 in
Buckthorn
Rhamnus sp.
Seldom damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–7, genus range
Bugbane
Cimicifuga sp.
Seldom damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–8, genus range
Bugloss
Anchusa sp.
Seldom damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–8, genus range
Butterfly Weed
Asclepias tuberosa
Seldom damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–9
- Height
- 12–24 in
California Poppy
Eschscholzia californica
Seldom damaged- Type
- Annual
- Hardiness
- Grown as an annual, any zone
- Height
- 12–24 in
California Sweetshrub
Calycanthus occidentalis
Seldom damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 6–9
Calla Lily
Zantedeschia sp.
Seldom damaged- Type
- Bulb
- Hardiness
- Zones 8–11, genus range
Camassia
Camassia leichtlinii
Seldom damaged- Type
- Bulb
- Hardiness
- Zones 4–8
Canna Lily
Canna sp.
Seldom damaged- Type
- Bulb
- Hardiness
- Zones 8–11, genus range
Cardinal Flower
Lobelia cardinalis
Seldom damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–9
- Height
- 48–60 in
Carnation
Dianthus sp.
Seldom damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 5–9, genus range
Carolina Silverbell
Halesia carolina
Seldom damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 4–8
- Height
- 120–480 in
Celosia
Celosia argentea
Seldom damaged- Type
- Annual
- Hardiness
- Grown as an annual, any zone
- Height
- 9–18 in
Cherry Laurel
Prunus laurocerasus
Seldom damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 6–8
- Height
- 120–240 in
Chinese Fringe Tree
Chionanthus retusus
Seldom damaged- Type
- Tree
- Hardiness
- Zones 5–9
- Height
- 120–360 in
Chinese Holly
Ilex cornuta
Seldom damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 7–9
- Height
- 96–180 in
Chinese Juniper
Juniperus chinensis
Seldom damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 4–9
- Height
- 600–720 in
Chinese Paper Birch
Betula albosinensis
Seldom damaged- Type
- Tree
- Hardiness
- Zones 5–7
Chokecherry
Prunus virginiana
Seldom damaged- Type
- Tree
- Hardiness
- Zones 2–6
- Height
- 360–360 in
Coast Leucothoe
Leucothoe axillaris
Seldom damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 5–8
Cock's Comb
Celosia sp.
Seldom damaged- Type
- Annual
- Hardiness
- Grown as an annual, any zone
Colorado Blue Spruce
Picea pungens
Seldom damaged- Type
- Tree
- Hardiness
- Zones 2–7
- Height
- 360–720 in
Columbine
Aquilegia sp.
Seldom damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–8, genus range
Common Flowering Quince
Chaenomeles speciosa
Seldom damaged- Type
- Tree
- Hardiness
- Zones 4–8
- Height
- 72–144 in
Common Hackberry
Celtis occidentalis
Seldom damaged- Type
- Tree
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–9
- Height
- 1200–1200 in
Common Lilac
Syringa vulgaris
Seldom damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–7
- Height
- 96–192 in
Common Sassafras
Sassafras albidum
Seldom damaged- Type
- Tree
- Hardiness
- Zones 4–9
- Height
- 360–720 in
Common Sweetshrub
Calycanthus floridus
Seldom damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 4–9
- Height
- 72–144 in
Common Witchhazel
Hamamelis virginiana
Seldom damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–9
- Height
- 180–360 in
Coral Bells
Heuchera americana
Seldom damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 4–9
- Height
- 12–36 in
Coralberry
Symphoricarpos x chenaultii
Seldom damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 2–7
Corkscrew Willow
Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa'
Seldom damaged- Type
- Tree
- Hardiness
- Zones 6–8
- Height
- 360–480 in