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Rabbits eating Perennials #867533
Asked May 08, 2024, 10:15 AM EDT
Frederick County Maryland
Expert Response
There are many plants that can survive rabbit browsing or they don't prefer. You can also use deterrents like chicken wire fencing or granular or spray products. The scent products need to be reapplied often and anytime after it rains so it can be a little cumbersome to use though. Fencing may just be needed to use to get a plant established and a larger size. Personally I have to fence new young and small blueberry plants until they have large enough branches that a rabbit will leave them alone.
Mostly anything that is fragrant (Salvia, Monarda, Nepeta species) or has a fuzzy or grass like texture, they will ignore.
Does it skew on the sunny side- morning or afternoon sun? Tend to be wet or dry soils? What kind of sizes are you looking for? Any particular colors?
Feel free to send some photos of areas you would like some plant suggestions.
Here is an extensive list of plants that deer tend to avoid and rabbits most likely would as well. We can help narrow it down with some more site details that we asked above.
Emily