Deer are known to be a common problem for gardeners in Southeast Texas as they often feed on a variety of plants. However, there are some plants that deer are less likely to eat. Here are some deer-resistant plants that may work well in Southeast Texas:
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Rose Creek Abelia maintained at 4–5 ft tall × 4–5 ft wide; blooms spring through fall with fragrant white-pink flowers; attracts butterflies; semi-evergreen; excellent for borders and mass plantings in Willis, Conroe, and The Woodlands.
$36.95
Asclepias Butterfly Weed is a perennial 2–3 ft tall; full sun; low water; clusters of orange to yellow blooms summer–fall; essential host plant for monarchs in Willis, Conroe, and The Woodlands.
$14.99
Aspidistra 'Cast Iron Plant' is an evergreen perennial 2-3 ft tall; deep shade to part shade; low water; dark green strappy leaves; extremely durable houseplant or shaded garden plant for Willis areas.
$14.99
Azalea 'GG Gerbing' is an evergreen shrub 3-6 ft tall; partial shade; moderate water; pure white blooms each spring; classic white azalea perfect for elegant Willis landscapes.
$19.95
Azalea 'Judge Solomon' is an evergreen shrub 4-6 ft tall; partial shade; moderate water; soft pink blooms each spring; compact habit excellent for borders and foundation plantings in Willis.
$19.95
Bamboo 'Golden Goddess' is a clumping bamboo 8-10 ft tall; full sun to part shade; moderate water; golden-yellow culms; non-invasive clumping habit perfect for privacy screens in Willis and Conroe.
$59.00
Skinneriana Banana Shrub is an evergreen shrub 6–8 ft tall; part shade to part sun; moderate water; incredibly fragrant cream blooms with banana scent; unique specimen for Willis, Conroe, and The Woodlands.
$39.95
Bay Laurel is an evergreen shrub 4–6 ft tall; full sun to part shade; moderate water; aromatic culinary leaves; excellent for herb gardens and containers in Willis, Conroe, and The Woodlands.
$39.95
River Dura Heat Birch features stunning white bark and heat tolerance; specimen tree 25–35 ft tall; full to partial sun; moderate water; unique beauty for Willis, Conroe, Montgomery County.
$339.00
Bottlebrush 'Hannah Ray' is an evergreen shrub 6-8 ft tall; full sun; low water; bright red cylindrical blooms spring through fall; attracts hummingbirds; mature size for instant impact in Willis.
$139.00
Bottlebrush 'Hannah Ray' is an evergreen shrub 6-8 ft tall; full sun; low water; bright red cylindrical blooms spring through fall; attracts hummingbirds; excellent drought-tolerant choice for Willis.
$29.95
Royal Purple Bougainvillea is a large climbing shrub 12-15 ft; full sun; low water; deep purple bracts spring through fall; drought tolerant; instant mature landscape impact in Willis, Texas.
$529.00
Asclepias Butterfly Weed is a native perennial 2-3 ft tall; full sun; low water; orange, red, or yellow blooms summer; essential monarch butterfly plant; perfect native pollinator choice for Willis gardens.
$10.99
Orange Peel Cestrum is a flowering shrub 4-6 ft; part shade; moderate water; bright orange tubular blooms spring through fall; attracts hummingbirds; excellent for wildlife gardens in Willis area.
$24.95
Japanese Cleyera is an evergreen shrub 6-8 ft; part shade; moderate water; glossy leaves with bronze new growth; small white flowers; excellent foundation plant for Willis, Conroe, and The Woodlands.
$24.95
Red Sister Cordyline is a tropical foliage plant 3-4 ft; part shade; moderate water; stunning red and pink variegated leaves; excellent container or accent plant for Willis, Texas landscapes.
$29.95
Basham Pink Crape Myrtle is a mature tree 18-22 ft; full sun; low water; soft pink blooms summer through fall; weeping habit; instant mature landscape impact in Willis, Texas.
$249.00
Cherry Delight Crape Myrtle produces bright cherry-red blooms summer through fall with attractive exfoliating bark; small tree 8–12 ft tall; full sun; low water; perfect for Willis, Conroe, Montgomery County.
$29.95
Colorama Scarlet Crape Myrtle is a medium tree 15-18 ft; full sun; low water; brilliant red blooms summer through fall; compact habit; excellent for smaller spaces in Willis, Texas.
$189.00
Colorama Scarlet Crape Myrtle is a mature tree 18-20 ft; full sun; low water; brilliant red blooms summer through fall; compact habit; instant mature impact in Willis, Texas.
$249.00
Dynamite Red Crape Myrtle is a medium tree 15-20 ft; full sun; low water; intense red blooms summer through fall; vigorous growth; excellent specimen tree for Willis, Conroe, and The Woodlands.
$149.00
Natchez Crape Myrtle is a large tree 20-25 ft; full sun; low water; pure white blooms summer through fall; outstanding bark; excellent shade tree for Willis, Conroe, and The Woodlands.
$149.00
Natchez Crape Myrtle is a mature large tree 22-28 ft; full sun; low water; pure white blooms summer through fall; outstanding bark; instant mature shade tree in Willis, Texas.
$249.00
Tuscarora Crape Myrtle is a medium tree 15-20 ft; full sun; low water; coral-pink blooms summer through fall; exfoliating bark; excellent shade tree for Willis, Conroe, and The Woodlands.
$149.00