Is Mazus Reptans Deer Resistant? What Gardeners Should Know

Gift plant: Mazus reptans. Homeowner asks if deer eat it.

Not Listed as Resistant or Preferred

Deer eat almost anything if hungry. Development destroys habitat → more pressure.

Location Matters

Mazus is used between stepping stones near house → high human activity deters deer.

Bottom Line

If deer are desperate, they'll eat it. But it's a great groundcover for low-traffic, near-house areas.