I'm assuming when you refer to sage you mean purple or silver sage. That
said, a couple of possibilities might include Salvia Greggii (which comes in
many shades of pink, red, coral). Deer won't touch them, and they grow
perhaps 2 feet high. Another possibility might be a landscape grass like
miscanthus. Both of these plants meet all your requirements. If I used the
landscape grass, I might alternate with dwarf crape myrtles for a bit more
color and interest. I'd suggest red yucca, but deer eat the blossoms.

"Miles" wrote in message
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I need somthing to form somewhat of a hedge row along side of my hose.
We had red tip photinias before but I yanked them out for various
reasons.

1. I don't want boxwoods or other similar shrubs...I'm looking for
something with a little color.

2. Sage doesn't really turn me on...too common.

3. I want something with a maximum height of no more than 4 feet.

4. Drought tolerant is preferred.

5. Space gets intense direct early morning to early afternoon sun.

6. MUST be deer-PROOF..."resistant" doesn't seem to do the trick
sometimes.

Suggestions?