Are Violas Deer Resistant

Tender, moist plants such as violas, also known as pansies, frequently sustain deer damage.

Do deer eat pansies and violas?

If you have planted pansies or violas for winter color beware of deer eating them. These beautiful annuals produce flowers that are edible and deer love to eat them. … After a few attempts to eat the plants, deer often decide not to come back.

Are Pansy deer resistant?

Unfortunately, pansies are not deer resistant. In fact, they are often preferred by deer, sometimes causing them severe damage. However, the deer in your area might prefer different types of plants than deer in other areas.