Do Deer Eat Irises?

Herbs such as sages, ornamental salvias, and lavender, as well as flowers like peonies and bearded irises, are just “stinky” to deer. ... Neither do deer (unless they're desperate). Plants such as lamb's ear are not on their preferred menu.

Are all Iris deer resistant?

Bear in mind that the first rule of deer-proofing is that there are really no plants that are completely deer-proof. ... Herbs such as sages, ornamental salvias, lavenders, peonies, and bearded irises are among these “stinky” plants that deer tend to avoid.

What animal eats Iris?

Insects. Crickets, aphids, moths and moth larvae known as the iris borer are all predators of the iris plant. Although small creatures, they will consume large quantities of the flower foliage if left unchallenged. These insects can be controlled using commercial or homemade insecticides.