{"id":40770,"date":"2026-02-12T05:30:57","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T10:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/?p=40770"},"modified":"2026-02-12T04:03:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T09:03:48","slug":"deer-resistant-flowers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/deer-resistant-flowers\/","title":{"rendered":"Flowering Plants That Won&#8217;t Get Pulverized by Deer"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-11::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-11{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-12::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-12{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-13::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-13{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-14::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-14{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-15::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-15{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-16::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-16{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-17::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-17{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-18::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-18{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-19::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-19{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-20::before{padding-top:56.25%; }img#mv-trellis-img-20{display:block;}<\/style><p>Deer might be graceful visitors in the wild, but when they wander into your garden, they can turn prized blooms into a daytime snack.<\/p>\n<p>You don&rsquo;t have to fence off your entire yard to enjoy a vibrant flower display. Many perennials have natural defenses&mdash;like strong scents, fuzzy leaves, bitter tastes, or even mild toxicity&mdash;that make them unappealing to deer.<\/p>\n<p><em>Note: Always check with your local extension office for any invasive species to avoid planting.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Here&rsquo;s How We Chose These Plants<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_36757\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36757\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36757\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1775826584.png\" alt=\"Young roe deer, capreolus capreolus, with little antlers looking from clover during the summer. Immature buck looking from flowers to the camera. Juvenile mammal standing on field.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1775826584.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1775826584-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1775826584-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1775826584-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1775826584-728x410.png 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1775826584-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1775826584-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1775826584-960x540.png 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1775826584-1080x608.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36757\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36757 eager-load\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3Crect%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Young roe deer, capreolus capreolus, with little antlers looking from clover during the summer. Immature buck looking from flowers to the camera. Juvenile mammal standing on field.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1775826584.png\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1775826584.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1775826584.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1775826584-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1775826584-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1775826584-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1775826584-728x410.png 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1775826584-480x270.png 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1775826584-320x180.png 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1775826584-960x540.png 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Shutterstock_1775826584-1080x608.png 1080w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-36757\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Our flowering perennial selections are based on reputable extension and horticultural sources&mdash;primarily <a href=\"https:\/\/njaes.rutgers.edu\/pubs\/publication.php?pid=e271\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rutgers NJAES<\/a>&rsquo; Landscape Plants Rated by Deer Resistance and <a href=\"https:\/\/hgic.clemson.edu\/hot-topic\/deer-resistant-plants-for-the-landscape-annuals-perennials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clemson HGIC<\/a>&rsquo;s Deer-Resistant Plants for the Landscape (Annuals &amp; Perennials). These selections consistently fall into categories of rarely or seldom severely damaged by deer.<\/p>\n<p>None are guaranteed deer-proof, especially if they&rsquo;re really hungry, but they all possess characteristics (e.g. strong scent, bitter or toxic foliage, fuzzy or prickly textures) that typically discourage deer browsing under normal garden conditions.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Bee Balm (Monarda spp.)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_39521\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39521\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39521\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983.jpg\" alt=\"purple bee balm flowers close-up in a summer garden\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39521\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39521 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983.jpg\" alt=\"purple bee balm flowers close-up in a summer garden\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2422311983.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-39521\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Delightfully bright clusters of red, pink, or purple blooms make bee balm a pollinator magnet.<\/p>\n<p>Why it&rsquo;s deer resistant: Its strong mint scent and fuzzy leaves are unappealing to deer, as noted by extension sources.<\/p>\n<p>Care Tips: Plant in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil. Divide every 2&ndash;3 years to prevent mildew; deadhead spent blooms to extend flowering.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Catmint (Nepeta spp.)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_39663\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39663\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39663\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2627062783.jpg\" alt=\"A vibrant close-up of blooming purple catmint (Nepeta) flowers with lush green leaves, captured under a cloudy sky\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2627062783.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2627062783-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2627062783-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2627062783-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2627062783-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2627062783-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2627062783-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2627062783-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2627062783-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39663\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39663 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2627062783.jpg\" alt=\"A vibrant close-up of blooming purple catmint (Nepeta) flowers with lush green leaves, captured under a cloudy sky\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2627062783.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2627062783-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2627062783-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2627062783-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2627062783-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2627062783-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2627062783-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2627062783-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2627062783-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2627062783.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-39663\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>With its lavender-blue flowers and silvery foliage, catmint offers long bloom and fragrance.<\/p>\n<p>Why it&rsquo;s deer resistant: Aromatic, fuzzy foliage deters deer browsing, as verified by Rutgers and Clemson lists.<\/p>\n<p>Care Tips: Thrive in full sun and lean, well-drained soil. Trim back after flowering to encourage fall rebloom.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Salvia &amp; Russian Sage (Salvia spp.)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_33820\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33820\" class=\"size-full wp-image-33820\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-26T184117.067.jpg\" alt=\"Salvia (Salvia spp.)\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-26T184117.067.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-26T184117.067-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-26T184117.067-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-26T184117.067-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-26T184117.067-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-26T184117.067-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-26T184117.067-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-26T184117.067-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-26T184117.067-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-33820\" class=\"size-full wp-image-33820 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-26T184117.067.jpg\" alt=\"Salvia (Salvia spp.)\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-26T184117.067.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-26T184117.067-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-26T184117.067-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-26T184117.067-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-26T184117.067-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-26T184117.067-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-26T184117.067-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-26T184117.067-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-26T184117.067-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Untitled-design-2025-03-26T184117.067.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-33820\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Known for vibrant spikes and aromatic leaves, these plants offer long-lasting color.<\/p>\n<p>Why it&rsquo;s deer resistant: Fragrance oils and hairy leaf texture make foliage unpalatable to deer.<\/p>\n<p>Care Tips: Full sun and dry, well-drained soil. Deadhead flower spikes for repeat blooming; water sparingly once established.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Lavender (Lavandula spp.)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_34119\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34119\" class=\"size-full wp-image-34119\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Untitled-design-2025-04-01T193659.923.jpg\" alt=\"Lavender (Lavandula)\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Untitled-design-2025-04-01T193659.923.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Untitled-design-2025-04-01T193659.923-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Untitled-design-2025-04-01T193659.923-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Untitled-design-2025-04-01T193659.923-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Untitled-design-2025-04-01T193659.923-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Untitled-design-2025-04-01T193659.923-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Untitled-design-2025-04-01T193659.923-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Untitled-design-2025-04-01T193659.923-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Untitled-design-2025-04-01T193659.923-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34119\" class=\"size-full wp-image-34119 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Untitled-design-2025-04-01T193659.923.jpg\" alt=\"Lavender (Lavandula)\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Untitled-design-2025-04-01T193659.923.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Untitled-design-2025-04-01T193659.923-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Untitled-design-2025-04-01T193659.923-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Untitled-design-2025-04-01T193659.923-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Untitled-design-2025-04-01T193659.923-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Untitled-design-2025-04-01T193659.923-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Untitled-design-2025-04-01T193659.923-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Untitled-design-2025-04-01T193659.923-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Untitled-design-2025-04-01T193659.923-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Untitled-design-2025-04-01T193659.923.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-34119\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Iconic for perfumed silvery foliage and purple blooms, lavender is both beautiful and deer-resistant.<\/p>\n<p>Why it&rsquo;s deer resistant: Potent fragrance and silvery hairs deter even curious deer.<\/p>\n<p>Care Tips: Plant in full sun with sandy, well-drained soil. Prune lightly above new green growth after bloom; avoid cutting into woody stems.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_40809\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40809\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40809\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1480718750.jpg\" alt=\"Coreopsis verticillata: coreopsis, small yellow daisies in the garden in summer\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1480718750.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1480718750-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1480718750-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1480718750-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1480718750-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1480718750-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1480718750-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1480718750-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1480718750-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40809\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40809 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1480718750.jpg\" alt=\"Coreopsis verticillata: coreopsis, small yellow daisies in the garden in summer\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1480718750.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1480718750-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1480718750-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1480718750-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1480718750-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1480718750-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1480718750-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1480718750-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1480718750-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1480718750.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-40809\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Sunny, daisy-like blooms abound in dry, lean soil and attract bees.<\/p>\n<p>Why it&rsquo;s deer resistant: Bitter leaf flavor and coarse texture discourage deer browsing.<\/p>\n<p>Care Tips: Full sun and lean soil; deadhead regularly to extend bloom; divide every 3&ndash;4 years.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Blazing Star (Liatris spicata)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_26600\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Liatris-spicata.jpg\" alt=\"Liatris spicata purple flowers.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Liatris-spicata.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Liatris-spicata-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Liatris-spicata-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Liatris-spicata-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Liatris-spicata-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Liatris-spicata-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Liatris-spicata-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Liatris-spicata-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26600\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26600 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Liatris-spicata.jpg\" alt=\"Liatris spicata purple flowers.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Liatris-spicata.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Liatris-spicata-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Liatris-spicata-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Liatris-spicata-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Liatris-spicata-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Liatris-spicata-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Liatris-spicata-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Liatris-spicata-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Liatris-spicata.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-26600\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Depositphotos.com.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Tall purple flower spikes rise above grassy foliage, offering dramatic vertical interest.<\/p>\n<p>Why it&rsquo;s deer resistant: Fibrous stalks and a spiky texture that deer find unpalatable.<\/p>\n<p>Care Tips: Plant in full sun and moist but well-drained soil. Divide every few years and allow space for roots.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Lungwort (Pulmonaria spp.)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_27630\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27630\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lungwort.jpg\" alt=\"pink and purple lungwort flowers.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lungwort.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lungwort-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lungwort-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lungwort-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lungwort-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lungwort-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lungwort-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lungwort-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27630\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27630 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lungwort.jpg\" alt=\"pink and purple lungwort flowers.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lungwort.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lungwort-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lungwort-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lungwort-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lungwort-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lungwort-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lungwort-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lungwort-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lungwort.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-27630\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image credit: YAY Images.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Early spring blooms in pink or blue, paired with spotted or silvery leaves, brighten shaded beds.<\/p>\n<p>Why it&rsquo;s deer resistant: Fuzzy leaves and early bloom time make it less likely to be grazed.<\/p>\n<p>Care Tips: Grows best in partial to full shade in rich, moist soil. Cut back foliage after flowering; mulch base to retain moisture.<\/p>\n<h2>8. Columbine (Aquilegia spp.)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_39893\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39893\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39893\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2434805729.jpg\" alt=\"Red Columbine Flowers (Aquilegia) in the garden. Columbine (Aquilegia spp.) blooms are said to resemble jester's cap. A kind of spring flower and have many colors.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2434805729.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2434805729-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2434805729-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2434805729-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2434805729-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2434805729-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2434805729-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2434805729-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2434805729-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39893\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39893 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2434805729.jpg\" alt=\"Red Columbine Flowers (Aquilegia) in the garden. Columbine (Aquilegia spp.) blooms are said to resemble jester's cap. A kind of spring flower and have many colors.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2434805729.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2434805729-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2434805729-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2434805729-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2434805729-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2434805729-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2434805729-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2434805729-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2434805729-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2434805729.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-39893\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Delicate, nodding flowers in varied hues and uniquely spurred petals.<\/p>\n<p>Why it&rsquo;s deer resistant: Mild toxicity and bitter foliage deter most deer.<\/p>\n<p>Care Tips: Prefers light shade to part sun with rich, well-drained soil. Allow seed pods to mature for self-seeding if desired.<\/p>\n<h2>9. Silvermound (Artemisia schmidtiana)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_40813\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40813\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40813\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2314409185.jpg\" alt=\"Silver mound with a dewy, mysterious feeling found in a botanical garden. Artemisia schmidtiana, Silver Mound Artemisia, Angel's Hair\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2314409185.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2314409185-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2314409185-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2314409185-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2314409185-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2314409185-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2314409185-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2314409185-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2314409185-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40813\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40813 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2314409185.jpg\" alt=\"Silver mound with a dewy, mysterious feeling found in a botanical garden. Artemisia schmidtiana, Silver Mound Artemisia, Angel's Hair\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2314409185.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2314409185-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2314409185-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2314409185-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2314409185-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2314409185-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2314409185-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2314409185-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2314409185-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2314409185.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-40813\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Masses of fine silver foliage with small yellow blooms lend a soft, mounded texture.<\/p>\n<p>Why it&rsquo;s deer resistant: Aromatic and bitter silvery leaves typically repel deer.<\/p>\n<p>Care Tips: Requires full sun and lean, sandy soil. Prune back after flowering to maintain mound shape.<\/p>\n<h2>10. Globe Thistle (Echinops spp.)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_35440\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-35440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Blue-Southern-Globe-Thistle-Flower-Berlin-Zoological-Garden.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Southern Globe Thistle Flower Berlin Zoological Garden\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Blue-Southern-Globe-Thistle-Flower-Berlin-Zoological-Garden.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Blue-Southern-Globe-Thistle-Flower-Berlin-Zoological-Garden-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Blue-Southern-Globe-Thistle-Flower-Berlin-Zoological-Garden-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Blue-Southern-Globe-Thistle-Flower-Berlin-Zoological-Garden-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Blue-Southern-Globe-Thistle-Flower-Berlin-Zoological-Garden-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Blue-Southern-Globe-Thistle-Flower-Berlin-Zoological-Garden-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Blue-Southern-Globe-Thistle-Flower-Berlin-Zoological-Garden-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Blue-Southern-Globe-Thistle-Flower-Berlin-Zoological-Garden-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Blue-Southern-Globe-Thistle-Flower-Berlin-Zoological-Garden-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-35440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-35440 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Blue-Southern-Globe-Thistle-Flower-Berlin-Zoological-Garden.jpg\" alt=\"Blue Southern Globe Thistle Flower Berlin Zoological Garden\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Blue-Southern-Globe-Thistle-Flower-Berlin-Zoological-Garden.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Blue-Southern-Globe-Thistle-Flower-Berlin-Zoological-Garden-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Blue-Southern-Globe-Thistle-Flower-Berlin-Zoological-Garden-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Blue-Southern-Globe-Thistle-Flower-Berlin-Zoological-Garden-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Blue-Southern-Globe-Thistle-Flower-Berlin-Zoological-Garden-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Blue-Southern-Globe-Thistle-Flower-Berlin-Zoological-Garden-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Blue-Southern-Globe-Thistle-Flower-Berlin-Zoological-Garden-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Blue-Southern-Globe-Thistle-Flower-Berlin-Zoological-Garden-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Blue-Southern-Globe-Thistle-Flower-Berlin-Zoological-Garden-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Blue-Southern-Globe-Thistle-Flower-Berlin-Zoological-Garden.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-11\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-35440\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Spherical, steel-blue flower heads add architectural flair.<\/p>\n<p>Why it&rsquo;s deer resistant: Sharp, prickly flower heads and bitter foliage discourage grazing.<\/p>\n<p>Care Tips: Full sun and well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant once established; divide clumps occasionally.<\/p>\n<h2>11. Euphorbia &lsquo;Ascot Rainbow&rsquo; (Euphorbia spp.)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_40811\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40811\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40811\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1705915228.jpg\" alt=\"Ascot Rainbow Euphorbia, flowering spurge blooming in the backyard\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1705915228.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1705915228-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1705915228-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1705915228-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1705915228-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1705915228-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1705915228-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1705915228-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1705915228-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40811\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40811 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1705915228.jpg\" alt=\"Ascot Rainbow Euphorbia, flowering spurge blooming in the backyard\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1705915228.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1705915228-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1705915228-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1705915228-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1705915228-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1705915228-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1705915228-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1705915228-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1705915228-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_1705915228.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-12\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-40811\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Chartreuse-bracted blooms and interesting foliage create long-lasting color.<\/p>\n<p>Why it&rsquo;s deer resistant: Toxic sap and rough texture make it unpalatable to deer.<\/p>\n<p>Care Tips: Full sun and dry, well-drained soil. Wear gloves when pruning; minimal water is needed once established.<\/p>\n<h2>12. Hellebores (Helleborus spp.)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_40812\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40812\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40812\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2238200775.jpg\" alt=\"Evergreen Helleborus spp. during the cold season. Hellebore, lat. Helleborus, Christmas rose, spring rose or snow rose, is a genus of perennial herbaceous plants in the family Ranunculaceae. Berlin\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2238200775.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2238200775-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2238200775-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2238200775-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2238200775-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2238200775-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2238200775-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2238200775-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2238200775-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40812\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40812 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2238200775.jpg\" alt=\"Evergreen Helleborus spp. during the cold season. Hellebore, lat. Helleborus, Christmas rose, spring rose or snow rose, is a genus of perennial herbaceous plants in the family Ranunculaceae. Berlin\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2238200775.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2238200775-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2238200775-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2238200775-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2238200775-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2238200775-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2238200775-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2238200775-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2238200775-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2238200775.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-13\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-40812\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Late winter or early spring blooms in shades of white, pink, and green.<\/p>\n<p>Why it&rsquo;s deer resistant: Toxic alkaloids prevent most deer from feeding on foliage or flowers.<\/p>\n<p>Care Tips: Plant in part to full shade with moist, rich soil. Mulch for winter protection; do not cut back evergreen leaves until new growth emerges.<\/p>\n<h2>13. Yarrow (Achillea spp.)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_26705\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26705\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26705\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/white-yarrow.jpg\" alt=\"white yarrow flowers\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/white-yarrow.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/white-yarrow-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/white-yarrow-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/white-yarrow-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/white-yarrow-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/white-yarrow-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/white-yarrow-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/white-yarrow-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26705\" class=\"size-full wp-image-26705 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/white-yarrow.jpg\" alt=\"white yarrow flowers\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/white-yarrow.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/white-yarrow-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/white-yarrow-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/white-yarrow-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/white-yarrow-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/white-yarrow-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/white-yarrow-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/white-yarrow-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/white-yarrow.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-14\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-26705\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Depositphotos.com.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Flat clusters of yellow, pink, red, or white blooms emerge over ferny foliage all summer.<\/p>\n<p>Why it&rsquo;s deer resistant: Aromatic, bitter leaves and rigid texture are typically avoided.<\/p>\n<p>Care Tips: Full sun and well-drained soil. Deadhead for extended bloom; divide old clumps every few years.<\/p>\n<h2>14. Allium (Ornamental Onion)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_27809\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27809\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27809\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ornamental-onion-flowers.jpg\" alt=\"ornamental onion flowers.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ornamental-onion-flowers.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ornamental-onion-flowers-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ornamental-onion-flowers-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ornamental-onion-flowers-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ornamental-onion-flowers-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ornamental-onion-flowers-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ornamental-onion-flowers-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ornamental-onion-flowers-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27809\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27809 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ornamental-onion-flowers.jpg\" alt=\"ornamental onion flowers.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ornamental-onion-flowers.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ornamental-onion-flowers-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ornamental-onion-flowers-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ornamental-onion-flowers-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ornamental-onion-flowers-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ornamental-onion-flowers-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ornamental-onion-flowers-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ornamental-onion-flowers-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ornamental-onion-flowers.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-15\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-27809\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image credit: YAY Images.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Balls of purple, pink, or white blooms atop strappy foliage.<\/p>\n<p>Why it&rsquo;s deer resistant: Strong onion odor and taste are unappealing to deer.<\/p>\n<p>Care Tips: Plant bulbs in fall in full sun and well-drained soil. Allow foliage to die back fully before removing.<\/p>\n<h2>15. Blanket Flower (Gaillardia spp.)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_39666\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39666\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39666\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2262419901.jpg\" alt=\"Gaillardia spp. blooms in the garden in June. Gaillardia, blanket flower, is a genus of flowering plants in the sunflower family, Asteraceae. Berlin, Germany\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2262419901.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2262419901-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2262419901-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2262419901-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2262419901-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2262419901-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2262419901-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2262419901-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2262419901-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39666\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39666 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2262419901.jpg\" alt=\"Gaillardia spp. blooms in the garden in June. Gaillardia, blanket flower, is a genus of flowering plants in the sunflower family, Asteraceae. Berlin, Germany\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2262419901.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2262419901-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2262419901-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2262419901-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2262419901-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2262419901-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2262419901-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2262419901-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2262419901-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2262419901.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-16\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-39666\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Flames of red and yellow daisy blooms atop rough, hairy foliage.<\/p>\n<p>Why it&rsquo;s deer resistant: Coarse leaf texture and unpleasant taste deter deer.<\/p>\n<p>Care Tips: Full sun, well-drained soil. Deadhead frequently; the plant may self-seed vigorously.<\/p>\n<h2>16. Foxglove (Digitalis spp.)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_36269\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36269\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36269\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Colorful-foxglove-flowers.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful foxglove flowers\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Colorful-foxglove-flowers.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Colorful-foxglove-flowers-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Colorful-foxglove-flowers-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Colorful-foxglove-flowers-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Colorful-foxglove-flowers-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Colorful-foxglove-flowers-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Colorful-foxglove-flowers-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Colorful-foxglove-flowers-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Colorful-foxglove-flowers-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-36269\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36269 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Colorful-foxglove-flowers.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful foxglove flowers\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Colorful-foxglove-flowers.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Colorful-foxglove-flowers-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Colorful-foxglove-flowers-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Colorful-foxglove-flowers-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Colorful-foxglove-flowers-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Colorful-foxglove-flowers-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Colorful-foxglove-flowers-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Colorful-foxglove-flowers-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Colorful-foxglove-flowers-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Colorful-foxglove-flowers.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-17\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-36269\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Dramatic spires of bell-shaped blooms in pastel shades.<\/p>\n<p>Why it&rsquo;s deer resistant: Foliage and sap contain toxic compounds that deer avoid.<\/p>\n<p>Care Tips: Part-shade or morning sun; rich, moist, well-drained soil. Biennial or short-lived; allow self-seeding to maintain presence.<\/p>\n<h2>17. Astilbe (Astilbe spp.)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_27899\" style=\"width: 1610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27899\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27899\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/pink-astilbe-flowers.jpg\" alt=\"pink astilbe in flower garden.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/pink-astilbe-flowers.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/pink-astilbe-flowers-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/pink-astilbe-flowers-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/pink-astilbe-flowers-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/pink-astilbe-flowers-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/pink-astilbe-flowers-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/pink-astilbe-flowers-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/pink-astilbe-flowers-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27899\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27899 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/pink-astilbe-flowers.jpg\" alt=\"pink astilbe in flower garden.\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/pink-astilbe-flowers.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/pink-astilbe-flowers-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/pink-astilbe-flowers-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/pink-astilbe-flowers-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/pink-astilbe-flowers-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/pink-astilbe-flowers-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/pink-astilbe-flowers-1080x608.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/pink-astilbe-flowers-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/pink-astilbe-flowers.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-18\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-27899\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image credit: YAY Images.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Feathery plumes in shades of pink, red, and white rise above fern-like leaves.<\/p>\n<p>Why it&rsquo;s deer resistant: Fuzzy foliage and plume texture discourage deer feeding.<\/p>\n<p>Care Tips: Plant in partial shade with rich, moist soil. Deadhead after bloom; divide every few years to renew clumps.<\/p>\n<h2>18. Penstemon (Penstemon spp.)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_39670\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39670\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39670\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2641876523.jpg\" alt=\"Blooming pink penstemons (Penstemon sp.) in a sunny garden bed with drip irrigation. Vertical flower spikes create a vibrant and structured landscape feature.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2641876523.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2641876523-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2641876523-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2641876523-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2641876523-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2641876523-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2641876523-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2641876523-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2641876523-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39670\" class=\"size-full wp-image-39670 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2641876523.jpg\" alt=\"Blooming pink penstemons (Penstemon sp.) in a sunny garden bed with drip irrigation. Vertical flower spikes create a vibrant and structured landscape feature.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2641876523.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2641876523-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2641876523-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2641876523-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2641876523-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2641876523-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2641876523-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2641876523-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2641876523-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Shutterstock_2641876523.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-19\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-39670\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Elegant tubular flowers in shades of lavender, pink, or red.<\/p>\n<p>Why it&rsquo;s deer resistant: Glandular and bitter foliage often deters herbivores.<\/p>\n<p>Care Tips: Full sun and well-drained soil. Minimal water once established; cut back spent blooms to encourage extra flowering.<\/p>\n<h2>Making Your Garden Less Irresistible to Hungry Pests<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_40815\" style=\"width: 1290px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40815\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40815\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_626982125.jpg\" alt=\"White Tailed deer fawn stands near flowers in a garden\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_626982125.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_626982125-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_626982125-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_626982125-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_626982125-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_626982125-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_626982125-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_626982125-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_626982125-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-40815\" class=\"size-full wp-image-40815 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_626982125.jpg\" alt=\"White Tailed deer fawn stands near flowers in a garden\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_626982125.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_626982125-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_626982125-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_626982125-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_626982125-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_626982125-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_626982125-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_626982125-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_626982125-1080x608.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_626982125.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-20\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-40815\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This curated list of 18 flowering perennials offers robust garden color, pollinator value, and excellent deer resistance. Though not deer-proof, these plants are generally avoided by deer owing to their defensive traits.<\/p>\n<p>With proper planting and care&mdash;plenty of sun or shady spots, well-drained soil, regular deadheading, and occasional division&mdash;you&rsquo;ll cultivate a vibrant, low-deer landscape season after season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Deer might be graceful visitors in the wild, but when they wander into your garden, they can turn prized blooms into a daytime snack. You don&rsquo;t have to fence off your entire yard to enjoy a vibrant flower display. Many perennials have natural defenses&mdash;like strong scents, fuzzy leaves, bitter tastes, or even mild toxicity&mdash;that make &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":64008,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_stopmodifiedupdate":false,"_modified_date":"","rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"no","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","disable-in-feed":false,"article-schema-type":"","disable-critical-css":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[8077],"class_list":["post-40770","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ornamental-gardens"],"authors":[{"term_id":8077,"user_id":31,"is_guest":0,"slug":"bonnieferrero","display_name":"Bonnie Ferrero","avatar_url":{"url":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/bonnie-ferrero.jpg","url2x":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/bonnie-ferrero.jpg"},"0":null,"1":"","2":"","3":"","4":"","5":"","6":"","7":"","8":""}],"mv":{"thumbnail_id":64008,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Shutterstock_2705353169-300x169.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40770","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/31"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=40770"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40770\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":64009,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40770\/revisions\/64009"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/64008"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40770"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=40770"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=40770"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardgardenlover.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ppma_author?post=40770"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}