Small perennial plots?

[BlakeJ]

Is there a perennial out there that would work on a one acre plot in a high deer density area?

[Razrbk89]

I'd go with a clover.

[BlakeJ]

Forgot to mention that this is in central tx. And I'll be able to irrigate it.

[Patton]

I would imagine a 1 acre plot in a highly populated area would get mowed down fairly quickly.

[texashunter56]

I would imagine a 1 acre plot in a highly populated area would get mowed down fairly quickly.

This ^^^^^^ with high deer densities it would be wiped out in the first month. 1 acre can support about 3-5 deer max.

[unclefish]

Chicory / clover is the closest I have found in Texas. Perennials need to be fall planted and they will last into the late spring / early summer. That combo grows extremely quickly in the spring so they may keep it mowed down but it will keep on producing until it gets too hot.

[BrandonA]

In central Texas plots 1-2 acres are going to struggle. Fertilizer is your friend

[686]

Small perennial plots?

Is there a perennial out there that would work on a one acre plot in a high deer density area?

This is a little different, but Kleingrass may be exactly what you're looking for. It goes dormant in the winter, but your could roll in some oats/wheat/rye/clover pretty easy for the winter. We did a small test plot of it at our place and the wildlife kept it mowed down. I'm putting in another couple acres in the next few days. The only downside: it isn't good for horses.

And as mentioned above, proper fertilization and soil prep are absolutely essential if you want results.