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.
1 It's also hardy and deer resistant, making it a great choice for gardens plagued by deer problems. 2  Iris: Iris not only spread easily throughout the garden, but these showy sun-loving perennials are quite deer resistant.  Herbs: Some perennial herbs are also disliked by deer and include lavender, oregano and mint.