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Plant Collection

Deer-Resistant Full Sun Plants

Full-sun plants deer usually pass by — for bright beds near the woods.

In this collection

48+ varieties

Abelia (Abelia grandiflora), ShrubShrub

Abelia

Abelia grandiflora

Light
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Size
6-10 feet × 5-6 feet
From$14.95
Adam's Needle (Yucca filamentosa), ShrubShrub

Adam's Needle

Yucca filamentosa

Light
Full Sun
Water
Low
Size
2-4 feet; flower stalks 4-8 feet × 3-5 feet
From$9.95
African Iris (Dietes iridioides), PerennialPerennial

African Iris

Dietes iridioides

Light
Part Shade, Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Size
2-4 feet × 2-3 feet
From$6.95
Agave, SucculentSucculent

Agave

Light
Full Sun
Water
Low
Size
1-6 feet (rosette, varies widely by species) × 3-8 feet (varies by species)
From$9.95
Angelonia (Angelonia angustifolia), AnnualAnnual

Angelonia

Angelonia angustifolia

Light
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Size
12-24 inches × 10-14 inches
From$6.95
Autograph Tree (Clusia rosea), TreeTree

Autograph Tree

Clusia rosea

Light
Full Sun, Part Shade
Water
Moderate
Size
25-30 feet × 15-25 feet
From$14.95
Basil (Ocimum basilicum), HerbHerb

Basil

Ocimum basilicum

Light
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Size
1-3 feet × 1-2 feet (varies by variety)
From$3.25
Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis), HerbHerb

Bay Laurel

Laurus nobilis

Light
Full Sun, Part Shade
Water
Moderate
Size
10-20 feet × 4-8 feet (zone 9b typical size)
From$24.95
Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana), ShrubShrub

Beautyberry

Callicarpa americana

Light
Full Sun, Part Shade
Water
Low
Size
3-8 feet × 4-8 feet
From$7.95
Blue Daze (Evolvulus glomeratus), GroundcoverGroundcover

Blue Daze

Evolvulus glomeratus

Light
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Size
12-18 inches × 24 inches
From$6.95
Bottlebrush (Callistemon), TreeTree

Bottlebrush

Callistemon

Light
Full Sun
Water
Low
Size
3-15 feet × 8-12 feet (can be pruned smaller)
From$14.95
Bougainvillea, VineVine

Bougainvillea

Light
Full Sun
Water
Low
Size
Dependent on variety × 10-20 feet
From$24.95
Bulbine Lily (Bulbine), SucculentSucculent

Bulbine Lily

Bulbine

Light
Full Sun
Water
Low
Size
12-18 inches × 18-48 inches (clumps spread up to 4 ft wide over time)
From$6.95
Bush Daisy (Euryops pectinatus), ShrubShrub

Bush Daisy

Euryops pectinatus

Light
Full Sun
Water
Low to Moderate
Size
2-3 feet (up to 4 ft in optimal conditions) × 3-4 feet
From$6.95
Butterfly Bush (Buddleja davidii), ShrubShrub

Butterfly Bush

Buddleja davidii

Light
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Size
6-12 feet (can be maintained 4-5 ft with pruning) × 4-15 feet (typically 4-6 ft with regular pruning in NE Florida)
From$9.95
Canna Lily (Canna generalis), PerennialPerennial

Canna Lily

Canna generalis

Light
Full Sun
Water
High
Size
3-6 feet × 2-3 feet (varies by cultivar
From$7.95
Cleome (Cleome hassleriana), AnnualAnnual

Cleome

Cleome hassleriana

Light
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Size
3-6 feet × 1-2 feet
From$7.95
Cosmos, AnnualAnnual

Cosmos

Light
Full Sun
Water
Low to Moderate
Size
1-3 feet (C. sulphureus); up to 6 feet for C. bipinnatus × 2-3 feet (varies by cultivar)
From$6.95
Cucumber (Cucumis sativus), AnnualAnnual

Cucumber

Cucumis sativus

Light
Full Sun
Water
High
Size
Vining types: 6-8 feet (trellised); bush types: 2-3 feet × 2-3 feet
From$3.50
Dianthus, AnnualAnnual

Dianthus

Light
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Size
6-12 inches × 8-12 inches (varies by variety)
From$6.95
Golden Dewdrop (Duranta erecta), ShrubShrub

Golden Dewdrop

Duranta erecta

Light
Full Sun, Part Shade
Water
Moderate
Size
10-18 feet × 10-15 feet
From$6.95
Indian Hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis indica), ShrubShrub

Indian Hawthorn

Rhaphiolepis indica

Light
Full Sun
Water
Low to Moderate
Size
3-7 feet × 4-8 feet (varies by cultivar)
From$14.95
Jatropha (Jatropha integerrima), ShrubShrub

Jatropha

Jatropha integerrima

Light
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Size
8-15 feet × 6-10 feet
From$14.95
Lamb's Ear (Stachys byzantina), GroundcoverGroundcover

Lamb's Ear

Stachys byzantina

Light
Full Sun, Part Shade
Water
Low
Size
12-18 inches × 12-18 inches
From$6.95
Lanceleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata), PerennialPerennial

Lanceleaf Coreopsis

Coreopsis lanceolata

Light
Full Sun
Water
Low
Size
1-3 feet × 1-2 feet
From$6.95
Lavender (Lavandula), PerennialPerennial

Lavender

Lavandula

Light
Full Sun
Water
Low
Size
12-24 inches × 12-24 inches (varies by species)
From$2.50
Ligustrum, ShrubShrub

Ligustrum

Light
Full Sun, Part Shade
Water
Moderate
Size
8-15 feet × 8-12 feet - often smaller when pruned as hedge
From$14.95
Loropetalum (Loropetalum chinense), ShrubShrub

Loropetalum

Loropetalum chinense

Light
Full Sun, Part Shade
Water
Moderate
Size
6-15 feet × 6-10 feet
From$14.95
Mandevilla (Mandevilla sanderi), VineVine

Mandevilla

Mandevilla sanderi

Light
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Size
3-10 feet × 3-5 feet
From$9.95
Marigold (Tagetes), AnnualAnnual

Marigold

Tagetes

Light
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Size
6 inches to 3 feet × 6-24 inches (varies by type)
From$2.50
Mat Rush (Lomandra longifolia), GrassGrass

Mat Rush

Lomandra longifolia

Light
Full Sun, Part Shade
Water
Low to Moderate
Size
2-3 feet × 2-3 feet (varies by cultivar - dwarf forms smaller)
From$12.95
Nandina (Nandina domestica), ShrubShrub

Nandina

Nandina domestica

Light
Full Sun, Part Shade
Water
Moderate
Size
4-10 feet (species can reach 10 feet; dwarf cultivars 18 inches to 3 feet) × 2-4 feet (species); dwarf cultivars 1-3 feet
From$14.95
Oregano (Origanum), HerbHerb

Oregano

Origanum

Light
Full Sun
Water
Low
Size
12-18 inches × 12-18 inches
From$3.50
Perennial Peanut (Arachis glabrata), GroundcoverGroundcover

Perennial Peanut

Arachis glabrata

Light
Full Sun, Part Shade
Water
Low
Size
6-12 inches × 3-6 feet (spreading groundcover)
From$6.95
Periwinkle (Vinca), GroundcoverGroundcover

Periwinkle

Vinca

Light
Full Sun, Part Shade
Water
Moderate
Size
6-18 inches × 12-24 inches
From$6.95
Pineapple Guava (Acca sellowiana), Fruit TreeFruit Tree

Pineapple Guava

Acca sellowiana

Light
Full Sun, Part Shade
Water
Low to Moderate
Size
10-15 feet × 10-15 feet (unpruned)
From$14.95
Plumbago (Plumbago auriculata), ShrubShrub

Plumbago

Plumbago auriculata

Light
Full Sun, Part Shade
Water
Low to Moderate
Size
4-10 feet × 6-10 feet
From$9.95
Plumeria (Plumeria rubra), TreeTree

Plumeria

Plumeria rubra

Light
Full Sun
Water
Low
Size
10-15 feet × 8-12 feet (often smaller in zone 9b due to cold damage)
From$19.95
Podocarpus (Podocarpus macrophyllus), TreeTree

Podocarpus

Podocarpus macrophyllus

Light
Full Sun, Part Shade
Water
Moderate
Size
15-40 feet × 6-15 feet
From$14.95
Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus), HerbHerb

Rosemary

Salvia rosmarinus

Light
Full Sun
Water
Low
Size
6 inches - 5 feet × 2-5 feet
From$2.50
Salvia, AnnualAnnual

Salvia

Light
Full Sun, Part Shade
Water
Low to Moderate
Size
1-4 feet × 1-4 feet (highly variable by species)
From$6.95
Sedum, SucculentSucculent

Sedum

Light
Full Sun to Part Shade (afternoon shade recommended in NE FL summer)
Water
Low
Size
2-24 inches × spreading 12-18 inches
From$6.95
Shumard Oak (Quercus shumardii), TreeTree

Shumard Oak

Quercus shumardii

Light
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Size
55-80 feet × 40-50 feet
From$54.95
Simpson's Stopper (Myrcianthes fragrans), ShrubShrub

Simpson's Stopper

Myrcianthes fragrans

Light
Full Sun, Part Shade
Water
Low to Moderate
Size
12-20 feet × 8-12 feet
From$6.95
Society Garlic (Tulbaghia violacea), PerennialPerennial

Society Garlic

Tulbaghia violacea

Light
Full Sun, Part Sun
Water
Moderate
Size
12-18 inches × 12-18 inches
From$6.95
Spotted Bee Balm (Monarda punctata), PerennialPerennial

Spotted Bee Balm

Monarda punctata

Light
Full Sun
Water
Low
Size
1-3 feet × 2-4 feet
From$6.95
Texas Sage (Leucophyllum frutescens), ShrubShrub

Texas Sage

Leucophyllum frutescens

Light
Full Sun
Water
Low
Size
4-6 feet × 4-5 feet (naturally compact)
From$14.95
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), PerennialPerennial

Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

Light
Full Sun
Water
Low
Size
1-3 feet × 1-2 feet (varies by cultivar)
From$3.50

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