Petunias will grow from spring until the first few months of frost and deer will almost instantly jump to devour them. Most deer also prefer them because they are extremely moist.

What kind of flowers do deer not like to eat?

Daffodils, foxgloves, and poppies are common flowers with a toxicity that deer avoid. Deer also tend to turn their noses up at fragrant plants with strong scents. Herbs such as sages, ornamental salvias, and lavender, as well as flowers like peonies and bearded irises, are just “stinky” to deer.

What animals do petunias attract?

The multiple blossoms on just one petunia plant will attract a variety of wildlife like butterflies and hummingbirds. The blossoms mature and then die away while another blossom grows in its place, making this flower variety a favorite for beautiful blooms all season long.