Plant Combinations: Deer-Proof Color for the Winter Landscape

By Kim Toscano
August 6, 2019

Try these plants together in your garden this winter to add color and deter deer

This plant combo provides all the beauty you crave in the winter landscape without laying out an inviting buffet for deer.

Colorful evergreen foliage lies at the heart of this combination, with layers of purple and variegated leaves framing a deep green foundation of Yewtopia® Plum Yew. Contrasting textures and plant forms add depth and intrigue to the planting. ‘Cracked Ice’ Heucherella subtly echoes the deep purple foliage of Purple Diamond® Semi-dwarf Loropetalum, while ‘Spider’s Web’ Fatsia adds height and drama. A stunning combination that will outlast hungry deer.

Plant List

Yewtopia® Plum Yew

Purple Diamond® Semi-dwarf Loropetalum

‘Spider’s Web’ Fatsia

‘Cracked Ice’ Heucherella

Combination Details

Sun Exposure: part sun to shade

USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-9

Key Features: Dramatic Foliage Color, Deer Resistant, Year-round Interest, Pest Resistance, Heat-Tolerant, Easy Care

Design Styles: Asian, Contemporary, Rustic, Woodland

Kim Toscano

Kimberly Toscano is a freelance writer, gardening expert and traveler with an eye on design. Kimberly blends her formal training in horticulture and entomology with her passion for design to educate and inspire gardeners.