You are in Hardiness Zone 7, so Sweet (Winter) Daphne should be very happy at your place! Deer and rabbits avoid it. Morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal for planting. If you have any Hydrangea, treat them the same as far as location goes. Yes, all parts of it are toxic, but I’m sure it tastes awful if animals avoid it, so I doubt kids or house pets would be interested in anything other than smelling the flowers.
https://www.gardenia.net/plant/daphne-odorata-winter-daphne
Thanks so much, Diana!