Deer & California Natives

I recently planted the following in a garden in the hills above Oakland,
California: Garrya elliptica, Carpenteria californica, Rhamnus californica,
Ribes sanguineum, Heuchera maxima, Ceanothus 'Ray Hartman', and Elaeagnus
maculata. ALL of them were completely eaten to the ground. These plants were
chosen because they were on various "deer resistant" lists (University of
Caliornia, Sunset, Bob Tanem, etc.). I know these lists aren't for all
conditions all the time, but I was surprised that all of the plants were
chomped. The deer were seen, post-feeding frenzy, dozing and appearing very
pleased in what had been the new garden. Does anyone out there have a truly
tried and tested list or any experience w/California natives that deer really
won't eat?

Unrelated question - does anyone know the shade tolerance of Rosa californica?

Thanks in advance for the help!
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