Low-Maintenance Deer-Resistant Perennials

Perennials that need little watering or pruning and tend to escape deer damage. Filter by light, height, and bloom time. Split into narrower lists below.

More specific collections

A perennial dies back and comes again, so the border keeps its shape between seasons. These perennials are also the low-upkeep ones. There are flowering plants here, and most carry the colour through the season. Some of them take dry spells once settled.

perennials: 1,126
hardiness zones: 3 to 12

These perennials still put on a display, which is the part people expect to lose. You will find perennials flowering in spring, summer and late autumn, and the final flowers carry the garden into the cold. Most of the colour is white, purple and yellow.

spring: 481
summer: 542
late autumn: 230

Common Sage

Cranberry Bush Viburnum

Bishop's Hat

Cayenne Pepper

A single group, but not a single look: there is enough variety to mix and match without repeating yourself. Salvia, Epimedium and Viburnum have the most entries, and borders and naturalising are the commonest uses.

borders: 561
naturalising: 416