Plants deer sometimes destroy
These are the plants where local conditions decide the outcome. In a suburb with light pressure they are fine. On a property backing woodland with a large herd, they are lunch. If you want one of these, plan on protecting it for its first few years, or site it close to the house where traffic discourages browsing.
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Avens
Geum sp.
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–8, genus range

Balloon Flower
Platycodon grandiflorus
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–8
- Height
- 12–24 in

Bellflower
Campanula glomerata
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–8
- Height
- 12–18 in

Blanket Flower
Gaillardia sp.
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–10, genus range

Bloody Cranesbill
Geranium sanguineum
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–9
- Height
- 10–20 in

Cambridge Geranium
Geranium x cantabrigiense
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 4–8

Chameleon Spurge
Euphorbia dulcis 'Chameleon'
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 4–9

Checkermallow
Sidalcea malviflora
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 5–9

Clarke Geranium
Geranium clarkei
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 4–8

Comfrey
Symphytum officinale
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 4–8
- Height
- 12–36 in

Daylily
Hemerocallis spp.
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–9, genus range
- Height
- 18–35 in

English Daisy
Bellis perennis
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 4–8
- Height
- 3–6 in

Fleabane
Erigeron sp.
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 5–9, genus range

Garden Mum
Chrysanthemum morifolium
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 5–9
- Height
- 12–36 in

Globeflower
Trollius sp.
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–7, genus range

Goat's Beard
Aruncus sp.
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–7, genus range

Gooseneck Loosestrife
Lysimachia clethroides
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–8
- Height
- 24–36 in

Hardy Begonia
Begonia grandis
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 6–9
- Height
- 18–36 in

Hollyhock
Alcea sp.
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–8, genus range

Meadowsweet
Filipendula sp.
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–8, genus range

Mountain Bluet
Centaurea montana
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–8
- Height
- 12–24 in

Penstemon
Penstemon sp.
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–9, genus range

Phlox
Phlox sp.
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 4–8, genus range

Pink Turtlehead
Chelone sp.
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–8, genus range

Purple Loosestrife
Lythrum sp.
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–9, genus range

Rose Mallow
Hibiscus moscheutos
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 4–9
- Height
- 24–72 in

Shasta Daisy
Leucanthemum x superbum
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 5–9

Solomon's Seal
Polygonatum sp.
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–8, genus range

Stonecrop
Hylotelephium spectabile
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 4–9
- Height
- 12–24 in

Sundrops
Oenothera sp.
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 4–9, genus range
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Bigleaf Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 6–11
- Height
- 36–72 in

Bloodtwig Dogwood
Cornus sanguinea
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 5–7
- Height
- 60–180 in

Blue Holly
Ilex x meserveae
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 5–7

Carolina Rhododendron
Rhododendron carolinianum
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 5–8
- Height
- 36–72 in

Catawba Rhododendron
Rhododendron catawbiense
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 4–8
- Height
- 72–120 in

Chinese Lilac
Syringa x chinensis
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–7

Deciduous Azalea
Rhododendron sp.
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 5–8, genus range

Fragrant Winterhazel
Corylopsis glabrescens
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 5–8
- Height
- 96–180 in

Garden Rose
Rosa spp.
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 4–9, genus range
- Height
- 24–71 in

Highbush Blueberry
Vaccinium corymbosum
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–8
- Height
- 72–144 in

Hybrid Tea Rose
Rosa x hybrida
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 5–9

Japanese Euonymus
Euonymus japonicus
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 6–9
- Height
- 120–180 in

Japanese Holly
Ilex crenata
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 5–8
- Height
- 60–120 in

Late Lilac
Syringa villosa
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–7
- Height
- 72–120 in

Mountain Laurel
Kalmia latifolia
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 4–9
- Height
- 48–180 in

Multiflora Rose
Rosa multiflora
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 4–9
- Height
- 120–180 in

Oakleaf Hydrangea
Hydrangea quercifolia
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 5–9
- Height
- 48–96 in

Panicle Hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculata
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–8
- Height
- 96–300 in

Panicled Dogwood
Cornus racemosa
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 4–8
- Height
- 120–324 in

Persian Lilac
Syringa x persica
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 4–8

Purple Leaf Sand Cherry
Prunus x cistena
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–8

Rosebay Rhododendron
Rhododendron maximum
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 4–8

Rugosa Rose
Rosa rugosa
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 2–7
- Height
- 48–72 in

Shore Juniper
Juniperus conferta
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 6–9
- Height
- 12–18 in

Smooth Hydrangea
Hydrangea arborescens
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–9
- Height
- 36–60 in

Winged Euonymus
Euonymus alatus
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Shrub
- Hardiness
- Zones 4–8
- Height
- 180–240 in
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Alternate-Leaved Dogwood
Cornus alternifolia
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Tree
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–7
- Height
- 180–300 in
American Persimmon
Diospyros virginiana
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Tree
- Hardiness
- Zones 4–9
- Height
- 360–960 in

Apple
Malus sp.
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Tree
- Hardiness
- Zones 4–9, genus range

Atlantic White Cedar
Chamaecyparis thyoides
Occasionally damaged- Type
- Tree
- Hardiness
- Zones 3–9
- Height
- 720–960 in