deer and planting questions
 

i just purchased a house where deer have been known to
roam..................
i am planning to do some planting, and wonder if someone has a site
recommendation of plants NOT to use because of deer.

so far i KNOW i want a grove of lilacs, and lilly of the valley .

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deer and planting questions
 

"rosie" wrote in message
...
i just purchased a house where deer have been known to
roam..................
i am planning to do some planting, and wonder if someone has a site
recommendation of plants NOT to use because of deer.

so far i KNOW i want a grove of lilacs, and lilly of the valley .


It's really hard to advise you since we don't know where you live. I would
suggest that you check with your state's cooperative extension agency (each
county has an office). You can also do a google search on deer resistant
plants. Please be aware that there are few plants that deer won't eat under
harsh circumstances. As winter concludes and the deer are very hungry, they
will eat nearly anything. I find that they come increasingly closer to my
house in late winter, presumably taking more risks as food supplies dwindle
and their fat reserves are used.

deer and planting questions
 

I have had lily of the valley and lilacs in deer country for many years.
The deer seem to nibble on newly planted lilacs but don't seem to bother
them much.

Gary


"Vox Humana" wrote in message
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"rosie" wrote in message
...
i just purchased a house where deer have been known to
roam..................
i am planning to do some planting, and wonder if someone has a site
recommendation of plants NOT to use because of deer.

so far i KNOW i want a grove of lilacs, and lilly of the valley .


It's really hard to advise you since we don't know where you live. I
would
suggest that you check with your state's cooperative extension agency
(each
county has an office). You can also do a google search on deer resistant
plants. Please be aware that there are few plants that deer won't eat
under
harsh circumstances. As winter concludes and the deer are very hungry,
they
will eat nearly anything. I find that they come increasingly closer to my
house in late winter, presumably taking more risks as food supplies
dwindle
and their fat reserves are used.

deer and planting questions
 

In article ,
says...
i just purchased a house where deer have been known to
roam..................
i am planning to do some planting, and wonder if someone has a site
recommendation of plants NOT to use because of deer.

so far i KNOW i want a grove of lilacs, and lilly of the valley .


I have the same problem and did a google search for "deer resistant
plants" which came up with some good hits. Also, my local nursery had
info sheets on the subject. Here is the list i compiled from various
sources:

-kim

Annuals Perennials

Ageratum Alyssum Heather
Alyssum Artemesia Heuchera
Begonia Astilbe Purple
Coneflower
Dusty Miller Aster Hellebore
(Christmas/Lenten rose)
Forget-me-not Baby's Breath Lily-of-the-Valley

Foxglove Balloon Flower Lupine
Gaillardia Bellflower Monarda
Marigold Bergenia Poppy
Morning Glory Buttercup Primrose
Nasturtium Candytuft Salvia
Ornamental pepper Chrysanthemum Shasta Daisy
Salvia Coreopsis Snow-in-Summer
Scented Geranium Columbine Sundrops
Snapdragon Daffodils Statice
Stock Dianthus Viola
Vinca Fern Yarrow
Zinnia Lamb's Ear Yucca
Herbs Vines and Ground Covers Trees

Basil Ajuga (I) Beech
Catmint Boston Ivy (I) Birch
Lavender Pachysandra Crape Myrtle
Mint Periwinkle Ginkgo
Oregano Sweet Woodruff Hawthorne
Parsley Virginia creeper (I) Maple
Rosemary Wisteria (I) Palms
I = invasive Spruce

Shrubs
Barberry Hawthorne Oleander
Boxwood ` Holly Pieris Japonica
Cotoneaster Kerria Quince
Deutzia Mahonia Spirea
Forsythia Mock Orange
Gardenia Nandina