Some deer resistant annual flowers serve up leaves with a bristly texture that delivers a nasty texture to a hungry deer mouth. ... Persian shield (Strobilanthes) has a leaf texture deer avoid, along with Shirley poppies (Papaver rhoeas) and ageratum (Ageratum houstonianum), in all sizes.

Are Ageratum deer resistant?

Butterflies love to hang out on patches of Ageratums. Interestingly, Ageratums are also drought tolerant + deer resistant. Ageratum are not fussy about the soil condition if it's well-drained. Ageratum plants grow from seed or from small seedlings found in garden centers.

Is Ageratum deer and rabbit resistant?

Floss flower (Ageratum houstonianum)

Make the edge of a bed repellent to deer and rabbits and perhaps they won't venture into it looking for a meal. This mounding plant is perfect as a low border or in a container. Most cultivars have lavender-blue flowers like 'Blue Pearl' here.