I was transplanting some perennial Perovskia or Russian Sage in the greenhouse today and the minty scent was strong and delicious. As nice as the odor seemed to me, it is just that tenacious aroma of the plant that keeps the deer away. The scent will cling to you and they just can’t stand it. Luckily there are many fragrant plants to choose from that we enjoy but these deer don’t like.