Via I-79 it is 30 miles (48 km) south to downtown Pittsburgh and 99 miles (159 km) north to Erie. Pennsylvania Route 68 passes through the borough just south of the downtown and leads west into Zelienople and east 17 miles (27 km) to Butler, the county seat.
1 Daffodils, foxgloves, and poppies are common flowers that have a toxicity that deer avoid. 2  Deer also turn their noses up at fragrant plants with strong scents. 3  Herbs such as sages, ornamental salvias, lavenders, peonies, and bearded irises are just âstinkyâ to deer.
Keep in mind that these are deer RESISTANT plants. Few plants are truly deer-proof, but many are undesirable enough to deer that they will leave them alone as long as other food is available.During droughts and other food-shortage situations, deer can become hungrier and may eat plants they would normally avoid. Redbud (Cercis canadensis var.