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MD Native pollinators that don't attract deer #877882

Asked July 19, 2024, 7:24 AM EDT

My biggest problem is the deer eating my plants. Can you suggest a few native plants that deer avoid? Thank you.

Howard County Maryland

Expert Response

When deer are hungry enough they will eat just about anything, but here is our list of deer-resistant native plants: 
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/deer-resistant-native-plants/

You can use it in conjunction with this page to see where to best plant them and what they look like: 
https://extension.umd.edu/resource/pollinator-gardens/


Christine

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