Soapwort
Soapwort is more or less overlooked despite having some delicate and beautiful white or pink flowers.
This perennial bloomer can be admired in summer and early fall since that is its blooming period, and once you have seen one up close, it is hard to miss it afterward.
Besides its cute flowers, the plant also has a distinctive scent!
The scent, along with the fact that the leaves are bitter tasting, is what is going to make deer not want to come near them since they are not a treat for them.
What’s more, this plant can also be used to make natural body soap, laundry detergent, and even shampoo if you want to give this hobby a try!
If you want to grow this plant, make sure that you have rocky or well-draining soil and that it will be getting at least partial sun, though it can thrive in full sun too!
The best zones are the ones 3 through 8 if you want to be successful in adding it to your landscape.
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The iris mentioned as deer-resistant: Does this include the tall bearded irises? The last 2 years deer have eaten the buds off the stalk…..never bothered them until lately.