Deer-Resistant Plants

Knowing which plants are deer resistant in zone 5 climates is crucial in maintaining any garden foliage.

With a little planning, you can prevent these creatures from wreaking havoc on your plants.

Below are ten cold-hardy plants to include in your garden for zone 5 climates.

Be sure to check with your gardening professional for tips on best soil, sun exposure, and toxicity to pets/wildlife when choosing a plant.

• Bee balm –

  • Also called bergamot and Oswego tea, it produces vibrant, spiky flowers that attract bees and butterflies.

• Bluebell –

  • A beautiful spring bloomer that produces striking trumpet- or bell-shaped blue flowers. Brunnera – A leafy shade plant that produces tiny, delicate, powder blue flowers.

• Catmint –

  • A relative of catnip, it may attract the local cats to your garden. It does, however, bloom all through the summer and fall with spiky clusters of purple-blue flowers.

• Golden Chamomile –

  • Also called golden marguerite, this 3-foot tall plant produces a spread of bright yellow daisy-shaped flowers.

• Jack in the Pulpit –

  • It thrives in moist, shady spots.

• Lily of the Valley –

  • A delicate sign of spring, Lily of the valley gives off a
    one-of-a-kind fragrance and is teeming with toxins, which means the deer give
    it a wide berth. It’s extremely tough, hardy down to zone 2.

• Lungwort –

  • A wide, low-growing plant with speckled, bristly leaves and
    colorful flowers.

• Meadow Rue –

  • A plant with spiky, delicate flowers high above its foliage for a
    unique look.

• Sea Holly –

  • An extremely tough plant, it thrives in hot, dry, poor soil. True to
    its name, it even likes salt.