Yes, phlox are deer resistant. The flowering plants in question tend to be more fragrant than deer like. But there always will be the chance that deer may graze phlox when they are sufficiently desperate, disoriented or famished.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Phlox paniculata.
Olea paniculata was created in 1810.
Ivesia paniculata was created in 1981.
Hydrangea paniculata was created in 1829.
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No. Very few shrubs are. I have found buddleia t o be deer resistant, when other plants have been eaten.
Gazania, Gardenia, Gerbera, Geranium, Gilly Flower, Godetia...
Yes. They will eat the flowers, but not the leaves.
phlox/flocks
Phlox glaberrima
Phlox subulata
The scientific name for smooth phlox is Phlox glaberrima.