Do Deer Eat Cornflowers?

Coneflowers are often considered deer resistant, but what other animals will eat them? If something has been nibbling on your plants, and you can easily rule out deer, rabbits are the most likely culprit. Rabbits will happily snack on the young stems and leaves of coneflowers.

Are all coneflowers deer resistant?

Are Coneflowers Deer-Resistant? The University of Vermont Cooperative Extension and Colorado State University Cooperative Extension list coneflowers as deer-resistant plants. The spiny center and the aroma of the plant generally render it unpalatable to a picky deer. Take care, however.

How do I keep deer from eating my coneflowers?

Surround your coneflowers with plants that have a strong scent, fuzzy or prickly leaves with a bitter taste. These will keep the deer away from your cherished blooms. Plants that are known to offend the delicate sensibility of a deer include lavender, chives, roses, and clematis.