Is it deer resistant?

No

Lilies is not deer resistant.

Lilium

Deer: Frequently
Height: 6 ft (1.8 m)
Spread: 2 ft (61 cm)
Zones: 3–9
Light: Full sun

Bulb
Perennial

Deer-resistant alternatives to Lilies

These are tagged deer-resistant in the same catalogue. Check light and height before planting.

Daffodils
Narcissus
same bulb niche
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Star of Persia
Allium cristophii
same bulb niche
Star of Persia is a Central Asian bulb in the onion family (Alliaceae).
Grape hyacinth
Muscari armeniacum
spring bulb
Grape hyacinth is a bulbous perennial herb in the Asparagaceae (asparagus) family with origins in southeastern Europe, Armenia, and Asia Minor.
Siberian iris
Iris sibirica
early-summer bulb
Siberian Iris is an easy to grow, medium tall, clumping, low maintenance, versatile perennial that is native to Central and Eastern Europe.
Camassia
Camassia cusickii
late-spring bulb
Cusick’s camass is a perennial bulb in the asparagus family (Asparagaceae) native to northeast Oregon and western Idaho but is planted as an ornamental throughout the United States.
Crocosmia
Crocosmia
summer bulb
Crocosmia is a genus of herbaceous perennials in the iris family (Iridaceae) native to South Africa.

Lilies (Lilium)

Photo: George Chernilevsky · Public domain

Also called Lily

More details

Light: Full sun, Partial shade
Type: Bulb, Perennial
Maintenance: Low
Growth: Fast
Bloom: Summer
Foliage: Deciduous
Features: Flowering
Best uses: Accent, Border, Container, Mass planting, Patio, Specimen

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