Is it deer resistant?

Yes

Black Lady Fern is deer resistant.

Athyrium niponicum

Deer: Rarely
Height: 2 ft (61 cm)
Spread: 2 ft (61 cm)
Zones: 4–10
Light: Partial shade

Fern
Perennial

Black Lady Fern (Athyrium niponicum)

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Also called Japanese Black Lady Fern, Japanese Painted Fern, Oriental Ladyfern

More details

Light: Partial shade, Shade
Type: Fern, Perennial
Maintenance: Low
Foliage: Deciduous
Best uses: Border, Rock garden, Water edge, Woodland

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