Is it deer resistant?

Yes

Sweet John is deer resistant.

Dianthus barbatus

Deer: Rarely
Height: 2 ft (61 cm)
Spread: 12 in (31 cm)
Zones: 3–10
Light: Full sun

Annual
Bedding
Biennial
Perennial

Sweet John (Dianthus barbatus)

Photo: Andreas Liasis · CC0

Also called Sweet William

Annual Dianthus

More details

Light: Full sun, Partial shade
Water: Medium
Type: Annual, Bedding, Biennial, Perennial
Maintenance: Medium
Growth: Medium
Bloom: Spring
Features: Flowering, Poisonous
Best uses: Border, Mass planting, Meadow, Path, Patio, Play area, Rock garden, Slope

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