Deer and Slug Resistant Annuals for Sunny Front Borders in Ohio

Top Picks for Low-Maintenance Color

• Alyssum (best in cool temps)
• Geraniums (annual pelargoniums)
• Ageratum 'Blue Horizon' (24") or dwarf varieties
• Annual Blue Salvia
• Cleome (stunning in mass)

Height and Bloom Time Considerations

Mix heights for depth. Cleome at back, ageratum/salvia mid, geraniums/alyssum front.

Shade Alternative: Wax Begonia

For part shade, wax begonias are excellent and deer/slug resistant.

Why Marigolds Attract Slugs

Marigolds are deer-proof but slug favorites. Avoid if slugs are a problem.