Deer damage gardens at dawn and dusk, leaving plants stripped bare. Tennessee nursery offers three deer-resistant options: Reindeer moss, a pale-white lichen; Pink Crepe Myrtle with wine-red spring foliage shifting to dark purplish-green; and Arrowleaf Ginger, a mottled-green groundcover that contrasts with brown leaf litter.
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deer-resistant plants. Those in rural, semi-rural, and suburban locations often face challenges regarding deer accessing their property and destroying their plants. Deer are notoriously tricky to keep out of areas where they want to go, and because they mainly feed at dawn and again at dusk, the only signs homeowners often have of their presence are in the form of destroyed vegetation. Reindeer moss. This moss is a pale, white tint. It belongs to a Cladoniaceae family cup lichen species. It is ideal for growing in a wide range of environments and soils, including hot and cold regions. Pink Crepe Myrtle. The pink crepe myrtle bears the well-known pink flowers. But, there's a twist to it. The rich, wine-red foliage in the early spring becomes dark purplish-green. At the same time, it provides a perfect backdrop for flowers in the summer. They are observed and cultivated all over the world. Arrowleaf Ginger. Arrowleaf ginger is known by this name because of its unusual shape and mottled green color. It contrasts with the brown tones of the falling dead tree leaves. It is suitable as a native, continuous ground cover and can be an amazing choice for your garden.