Quick answer: 13 deer-resistant native plants are native to Iowa, 12 with a live listing as of 16 Sep 2026.
13 species
- American sycamore Platanus occidentalis · 24 states
- Black-eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta · 42 states
- Canada wild rye Elymus canadensis · 18 states
- Common blue violet Viola sororia · 21 states
- Eastern redbud Cercis canadensis · 30 states
- Golden alexanders Zizia aurea · 12 states
- Indigo bush Amorpha fruticosa · 16 states
- Little bluestem Schizachyrium scoparium · 23 states
- Mexican hat Ratibida columnifera · 17 states
- Narrow-leaf coneflower Echinacea angustifolia · 9 states
- Rocky Mountain bee plant Peritoma serrulata · 22 states
- Switchgrass Panicum virgatum · 24 states
- Virginia iris Iris virginica · 9 states