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Rabbit repelling plants #930342

Asked May 01, 2026, 9:28 PM EDT

I have voracious rabbits that have taken my hostas and even Russian sage to the roots - destroying the plant for the following season. Wondering what other plant options there might be for a partly shady area and keep the rabbits at bay.

Hennepin County Minnesota

Expert Response

Hi Amy, 

Thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately, there are no completely "rabbit proof" plants - often fencing is the most reliable method for keeping rabbits out. That being said, here are a list of plants that might be less likely to attract rabbits (and work for your partial shade!): https://extension.psu.edu/programs/master-gardener/counties/pike/publications/rabbit-resistant-garden-and-landscape-plants

There is more helpful advice here: https://ask.extension.org/kb/faq.php?id=926168

Good luck! 

An Ask Extension Expert Replied May 02, 2026, 9:55 AM EDT

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