![]() ![]() These flowers are actually classified as a wildflower and are the most commonly planted wildflower in North America. Black-eyed Susanīlack-eyed Susans ( Rudbeckia hirta) are one of the most common flowers rabbits won’t eat. ![]() One drawback of lilac flowers is that they do not have a very long blooming season, meaning their ability to deter rabbits is relatively short. Lilac shrubs are perennials in zones four through seven and can grow to be up to ten feet tall in ideal conditions. The flowers come in a range of purples which form in clusters, giving the appearance of much larger flowers that are actually many smaller flowers. These flowers grow as large shrubs that are often mistaken for bushes. The strong fragrance of lilac flowers ( Syringa) comes in handy for deterring mammals such as rabbits from eating and harming the plant-although most of us humans love the scent! Some will plant Russian sage around their flower gardens or garden beds to deter rabbits from entering the garden at all. These are a flowering plant that, once established, are truly a hands-off grower.Ī full-sun location and well-draining soil are preferred by these plants, but in general, they have very few requirements in order to grow and thrive. Russian sage grows as a perennial in zones five through nine. These rabbit resistant perennials grow into tall bushy plants that bloom purple flowers in the late summer. The fragrance that these flowers give off is not appealing to a rabbit therefore, most rabbits will leave this plant alone even when desperate for a snack. Russian sage ( Perovskia atriplicifolia) is another flower that will attract pollinators-such as butterflies-while deterring animals such as rabbits and deer-a win-win situation. Russian Sage Credit: ilovebutter – Flickr The vinca plant is flexible when it comes to sunlight exposure and can be planted anywhere from a full-sun location to a fully shaded one, although flowers will produce the best with more sunlight. If you want to grow vinca as a perennial, you will need to plant it in USDA hardiness zones four through eight. The foliage is relatively tough for a flowering plant, potentially adding to its rabbit deterrence. Vinca is a perennial ground cover that blooms purple-blue flowers that stand out against its dark green foliage. #2. VincaĪlthough they’re not very common, vinca flowers ( Catharanthus roseus) are another type of plant that is not generally preferred by rabbits. Asters are flexible when it comes to location and can adapt well to most soil conditions. These flowers do best in full-sun locations, although they can tolerate a partial-shade area as well. ![]() The flower heads have multiple thin petals that generally bloom in late summer into fall.Īsters grow well in USDA hardiness zones three through eight and will come back year after year in these zones if properly cared for. These flowers are vibrant perennials that come in blue, pink, purple, red, and white. While they are not a rabbit’s favorite snack, they do attract butterflies, which are generally a more welcomed addition to the garden. When looking for rabbit-resistant flowers to plant, asters ( Symphyotrichum) can be a great choice. If you’re wondering what to plant to keep rabbits away, here are the flowers that rabbits won’t eat: #1. Most rabbits enjoy eating everyday weeds and grass and will prefer these plants over some flower types these are the kinds of flowers you want to plant if you have a rabbit problem. Rabbits will eat nearly any plants, but just like you and me, they have preferences. The ideal way to keep your flower garden safe from rabbits is to plant flowers that won’t attract rabbits in the first place. To help deter these fuzzy plant-destroyers, consider planting flowers that are not attractive to rabbits.Īlthough there are very few plants that rabbits refuse to eat, there are some that are less appealing than the grass or weeds that typically grow nearby – meaning your flowers should be spared. However, cute or not, you probably don’t want to see rabbits in your flower beds as they can do heavy amounts of damage in very little time – it’s their job! Rabbits also help to fertilize flowers and vegetable plants, and let’s face it – they’re pretty cute. Rabbits play an important role in our ecosystem by keeping invasive weeds under control. ![]()
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