Is it deer resistant?

Yes

Fremont's Leather Flower is deer resistant.

Clematis fremontii

Deer: Rarely
Height: 18 in (46 cm)
Spread: 12 in (31 cm)
Zones: 4–8
Light: Full sun

Perennial
Vine

Fremont's Leather Flower (Clematis fremontii)

Photo: USFWS · Public domain

Also called Fremont's Crowfoot, Fremont's Virgin's-Bower

Perennial Clematis

More details

Light: Full sun, Partial shade
Water: Low, Medium
Type: Perennial, Vine
Maintenance: Low
Features: Drought tolerant

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