Herbs Rarely Damaged by Deer

The following herbs are considered generally unattractive to deer. Plants with pungent fragrance or fuzzy leaves are usually least attractive to deer. There are a variety of herbs that deer simply will not eat, no matter how tempted they may be. Herbs such as lemon balm and sage have a scent/flavour that deer tend to find unappealing, and can generally be grown safely without any fear of loss.