Deter deer by adding one of the most attractive perennials to your garden-ornamental grasses. These prized plants are perfect for all garden styles, adding unique interest during cool and warm seasons. Learn more about the many plusses to growing ornamental grasses.

Bundles of Benefits

Grow ornamental grasses to create a wave of color, movement, sound, and texture in the garden. Gentle breezes coax the grasses to sway and whisper in the wind. Finely textured foliage is a sight to behold for us, but a sensation to avoid for deer. What’s more, ornamental grasses are easy care, drought-tolerant, disease-resistant, excellent as screens, and cozy habitats for wildlife.

Top Grasses that Deter Deer

The following are some of the most attractive ornamental grasses as well as top choices for deer deterrence.

*Blue Whiskers Fescue: A popular choice. Bright blue foliage and yellow-green flowers form low-growing mounds that are dynamite around borders and in containers. A graceful summer plant.

*Fountain Grass: Choose from several varieties, all of which can be planted in spring or fall and require full sun. Dwarf plants are stunning in containers for patios, paths and around pools. Tall Fountain Grass is wonderful as a focal point and around water features.

*Japanese Forest Grass: This is of the few ornamental grasses that thrives in shade. Bright green leaves spread and cascade, livening up borders and containers.

For more choices on designing a garden with ornamental grasses, take a look at this article on ornamental and native grasses.

Deter Deer With Layered Protection

It is a major advantage to grow plants that are not only gorgeous, but also keep the deer away. However, the best deterrence plans should ideally include more than one layer.

Bobbex Deer Repellent is literally the top protection for your ornamental grasses. Comprised of organic elements, the formula is sprayed directly on plants and dries clear for long-lasting, unnoticeable coverage.

Bobbex is also top in its class, having earned the rank of #1 Deer Repellent. In an independent study conducted by the CT Department of Forestry and Horticulture, ten deer repellents were tested on their effectiveness to prevent damage to Yews, a deer favorite. Bobbex scored considerably higher than all other brands, and was second only to a physical fence for keeping deer away.

Rapturous Plants

Your garden should be a place of enjoyment and relaxation. What better way to create a haven of mesmerizing sights, sounds, and textures than with lovely, deer-resistant ornamental grasses.