The Garden Post
Rabbit Resistant Plants
Mar
Rabbits can cause a lot of damage for something so small and cute. Repellents are a great way to keep them away from your existing garden but using rabbit resistant plants can save you time, energy and money!
Like deer, rabbits tend to avoid plants with strong fragrances. Marigolds, Daffodils, Butterfly Bush and Daphne are all very fragrant plants that rabbits tend to steer clear of.
Below is a list of some of the more popular varieties of rabbit resistant plants we carry, however all varieties listed may not be available at all times. Also, please be aware that while these plants are rabbit resistant, they are not rabbit proof. A hungry enough rabbit will eat just about anything, even plants that are poisonous.
Annuals & Herbs
Begonia
Chives
Dahlia
Dusty Miller
Geranium
Lantana
Lavender
Lemon Balm
Lobelia
Marigold
Marigold
Mint
Oregano
Rosemary
Sage
Snapdragon
Thyme
Zinnia
Bulbs
Allium
Daffodil
Freesia
Grape Hyacinth
Hyacinth
Iris
Lily of the Valley
Grasses
Carex Grass
Fescue Grass
Fountain Grass
Maiden Grass
Muhly Grass
Liriope
Switchgrass
Rush Grass
Perennials & Vines
Acanthus
Agastache
Amsonia
Anemone
Armeria
Artemesia
Aruncus
Astilbe
Baptisia
Bee Balm
Blackeyed Susan
Bleeding Hearts
Brunnera
Bugleweed
Candytuft
Canna Lily
Catmint
Columbine
Coral Bells
Daisy
Daylily
Delphinium
Euphorbia
Ferns
Foxglove
Gailardia
Gaura
Goldenrod
Hibiscus
Honeysuckle
Hosta
Iris
Jasmine
Lamium
Lamb’s Ear
Lantana
Milkweed
Mums
Pachysandra
Penstemmon
Peony
Poppy
Redhot Poker
Ruellia
Salvia
Spiderwort
Tiarella
Verbena
Veronica
Yarrow
Trees & Shrubs
Anise
Birch
Boxwood
Butterfly Bush
Cotoneaster
Daphne
Deutzia
Dogwood
Forsythia
Holly
Hydrangea
Lilac
Mock Orange
Mountain Laurel
Osmanthus
Pine
Roses
Rose of Sharon
Spirea
Spruce
St John’s Wort
Weigela
Yew
Yucca
Rabbits aren’t the only animals happy to munch on your favorite plants, deer can be just as bad. While deer and rabbits tend to steer clear of similar plants, there are a few exceptions. Click the link for our list of deer resistant plants.