If you have planted pansies or violas for winter color beware of deer eating them. These beautiful annuals produce flowers that are edible and deer love to eat them. ... Deer, like many other animals, hate the smell of cayenne pepper.

How do you keep deer out of pansies?

Fencing: A foolproof way to keep deer away from pansies and any other plants are to surround the plants in a high and sturdy fence. A fence should completely surround your plants, and we recommend them being at least 11 feet high.

Are pansies resistant to deer?

Unfortunately, pansies are not deer resistant. In fact, they are often preferred by deer, sometimes causing them severe damage. However, the deer in your area might prefer different types of plants than deer in other areas.