Do Deer Eat Pachysandra. Pachysandra /ˌpækiˈsændrə/ is a genus of five species of evergreen perennials or subshrubs, belonging to the boxwood family Buxaceae. The heaviest browsing by deer will occur from October through February.
The best way to keep deer from eating your garden is to plant deer-resistant plants!
The Japanese pachysandra plant is a good ground cover for shady areas.
Native to Japan and northern China. Deer will eat practically anything when wild food supplies are low, but otherwise, they avoid certain vegetables and herbs. Tiny white flower spikes appear in early spring, but the added value of this plant is its attractive foliage.