Lavender (Lavandula spp.): Known for its fragrant blooms and drought tolerance, lavender is a great option for sunny gardens. Deer tend to avoid its strong scent, making it a deer-resistant choice.
Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia): With its silvery foliage and tall spikes of purple flowers, Russian sage adds texture and color to sunny gardens.
Blanket Flower (Gaillardia spp.): Blanket flowers produce bright, daisy-like blooms in shades of red, orange, and yellow. They are drought tolerant and deer resistant, making them ideal for sunny landscapes.
Yarrow (Achillea spp.): Yarrow is a hardy perennial that produces clusters of flat-topped flowers in various colors, including white, yellow, pink, and red.
Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia spp.): With its cheerful yellow flowers and dark centers, black-eyed Susan is a popular choice for sunny gardens.
Coneflower (Echinacea spp.): Coneflowers are prized for their colorful, daisy-like blooms and long bloom time. They are drought tolerant, deer resistant, and attract beneficial pollinators to the garden.
Salvia (Salvia spp.): Salvia is a diverse genus that includes many species and cultivars with varying flower colors and sizes. Most salvias thrive in sunny locations and are resistant to deer browsing.