How to Deer Resistant Flowers
How to Deer Resistant Flowers. Little can be more frustrating than dedicating your time and energy to a beautiful garden that is bursting with color and the envy of neighbors all around you, than to wake up one morning and find the flowers eaten down to the ground. You can still have a beautiful, colorful garden by planting deer-resistant flowers....
Little can be more frustrating than dedicating your time and energy to a beautiful garden that is bursting with color and the envy of neighbors all around you, than to wake up one morning and find the flowers eaten down to the ground. You can still have a beautiful, colorful garden by planting deer-resistant flowers. Learn some gorgeous varieties that deer don't like to eat and never worry about them foraging your flower garden again.
Plant Allium. These are ornamental onions and are among the most deer resistant of all flowering bulbs. There are variations in species of Alliums, and you can find them in almost any color, height, and bloom time. Alliums are also rodent resistant. They vary in height from 4 inches to 4-feet and bloom late spring to early summer. Allium enjoy full sun.
Choose Crocus. Crocus spread and are often used as a ground cover or as an accent. Crocus grow to a height of 4 inches, bloom in early spring, and prefer full sun to partial shade. They are a welcome array of bright colors that are sure to catch your eye.
Plant Dwarf Iris. Dwarf Iris can be found in blues, purples, and white. They are a low growing, spreading plant that will grow to a height of only 4 to 6 inches and bloom in early spring.They prefer full sun to partial shade.
Choose early Stardrift. These beautiful flowers bloom in a pastel blue color that works well if left to naturalize and spread. Stardrifts grow to a height of only 4 inches to 6inches, they bloom in early spring, and prefer full sun or partial shade.
Plant Fritillaria. These dramatic deep purple, bi-colored, or creamy white flowers will definitely be noticed. Fritillaria are easy growers and fuss-free. They grow to heights of 10 inches to 2-feet tall depending on the species, and bloom in mid-spring. Fritillaria prefer full sun or shade.
Plant Glory of the Snow. Glory of the Snow work best as a ground cover or naturalized in the lawn. The blooms of these flowers are blue, star-shaped with white centers. Glory of the Snow begin to bloom very early as the snow is still melting, hence their name. These beautiful flowers grow to a height of only 4 inches to 8 inches and prefer full sun to partial shade.
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