I went around my yard this week and took photos of decorative flowers and plants that the deer haven't touched. (I'll do shrubs and then edibles in separate posts).
I have seven deer that come through my yard once or twice a day and, while they will surely chow down on the hosta that has recently arisen from the ground, they have never touched any of these plants. (I can't make the same assurance at the height of winter, when the deer can get a little desperate).
Note: Most of the plants grow well in shade since most parts of my yard are in partial to full shade.
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| Forsythia |
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| Bleeding Heart |
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| Narcissus |
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| Columbine (so far, so good--just planted) |
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| Helleborus (full plant) |
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| Helleborus |
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| Arum Italicum (Italian arum) |
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| Lily of the Valley |
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| Ferns |
Groundcovers
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| Pachysandra (ground cover) |
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| Ajuga (ground cover) |
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| Periwinkle (ground cover) |
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| Violets (accidental ground cover) |
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| Sweet Woodruff |
And from earlier in the spring...
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| Jonquils |
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| Crocus |
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| Snowdrops |
[All photos: Copyright 2015 Beth Blevins. Please do not reprint or reuse without permission.]
