Here are 12 of the best kid-friendly plants to grow.

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9Flower Color Varieties: PurpleLight: Full, partialSoil Needs: Well-drained, acidicMature Size: 12–18 in. tall, up to 12 in. wideDeer Resistant: Yes

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8Flower Color Varieties: Purple, blue, yellow, orange, whiteLight: Full, partialSoil Needs: Loamy, moist but well-drained, acidicMature Size: 4–10 in. tall and wideDeer Resistant: No

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8Flower Color Varieties: Purple, pinkLight: Full, partialSoil Needs: Loamy, moist but well-drained, acidic to neutralMature Size: 2–3 ft. tall, 1–2 ft. wideDeer Resistant: No

USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9Flower Color Varieties: Red, orange, yellowLight: FullSoil Needs: Well-drained, neutralMature Size: 2–4 ft. tall, 1–3 ft. wideDeer Resistant: Yes

USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 8Flower Color Varieties: PurpleLight: Full, partialSoil Needs: Loamy, moist, acidicMature Size: 8–12 in. tall, 1–2 ft. wideDeer Resistant: Yes

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8Flower Color Varieties: Blue, white, lavender, pink, yellowLight: Full, partialSoil Needs: Loamy, moist but well-drained, acidic to neutralMature Size: 6–9 in. tall, 3–6 in. wideDeer Resistant: Yes

USDA Hardiness Zones: 2 to 10Flower Color Varieties: White, pink, red, yellow, purpleLight: FullSoil Needs: Moist but well-drained, acidic to alkaline Mature Size: 6–8 ft. tall, 1–2 ft. wideDeer Resistant: Yes

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9Flower Color Varieties: Purple, pinkLight: FullSoil Needs: Well-drained, acidic to neutralMature Size: 2–3 ft. tall and wideDeer Resistant: Yes

USDA Hardiness Zones: 2 to 11 (annual)Flower Color Varieties: Yellow, orangeLight: Full, partialSoil Needs: Loamy, sandy, clay, medium moisture, acidic to neutralMature Size: 3–6 ft. tall and wideDeer Resistant: No

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 8Flower Color Varieties: Pink, red-purpleLight: FullSoil Needs: Sandy, well-drained, acidic to alkalineMature Size: 6–12 in. tall, 6–18 in. wideDeer Resistant: Yes

USDA Hardiness Zones: 2 to 11 (annual)Flower Color Varieties: Yellow, orange, white, red, gold, bicolorLight: FullSoil Needs: Moist but well-drained, acidic to neutralMature Size: 4–48 in. tall, 6–24 in. wideDeer Resistant: Yes

USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9Flower Color Varieties: White, pink, purpleLight: Full, partialSoil Needs: Moist but well-drained, acidic to neutralMature Size: 3–9 in. tall, 6–12 in. wideDeer Resistant: Yes