As a general rule, rabbits avoid plants with leaves that are rough, hairy, or highly fragrant. For instance, they don’t seem to like Anise Hyssop (Agastache foeniculum). In our area we suffer from rabbit overpopulation (though the rabbits here may say the same thing about people).
What herbs are poisonous to rabbits?
Some of the more commonly found herbs on the exhaustive list includes agave (leaves), aloe, amaryllis, bloodroot, bluebonnet, blue-green algae, buttercup, belladonna, echinacea, elder, eucalyptus, hemlock, hogwort, holly, jasmine, lily of the valley, milkweed, mistletoe, nutmeg, oak leaves, poppy and ragwort.
What plant is poisonous to rabbits?
The most poisonous plants for rabbits include Azalea, Bittersweet, Buttercups, Daffodils, Deadly Nightshade, Figwort, Foxglove, Hemlock, Meadow Saffron, Poppies, and Ragwort.
What smells will keep rabbits away?
Rabbits have a strong sense of smell, which they use to find accessible food sources. You can take advantage of this trait by using scents they dislike, such as garlic, vinegar, chili powder, predator urine, sulfur, blood meal, chives, lavender, geraniums, and wax begonias.
Do rabbits like to eat verbena?
Deer and rabbits have to be pretty desperate to take a bite out of verbena. That’s because the leaves are relatively small and rough to the touch with a sharp flavor that grazers avoid.
What kills rabbits fast?
The most commonly used rabbit poison of this type in the Bay of Plenty is Pindone, though a CSL is not required to purchase or use Pindone in a baitstation, a CSL is required if using bait-mats or hand broadcasting pindone onto the ground. These poisons are fast acting and will kill rabbits after a single dose.
How do I stop rabbits from eating my plants?
To discourage pesky rabbits, try dusting your plants with plain talcum powder. Since rabbits are such great sniffers, powdered red pepper sprinkled around the garden or on targeted plants may keep them out.
What is poisonous to wild rabbits?
- Avocados. Though an excellent, healthy snack for humans, avocados contain a compound called persin which can be dangerously toxic to rabbits.
- Chocolate.
- Fruit Seeds/Pits.
- Raw Onions, Leeks, Garlic.
- Meat, Eggs, Dairy.
- Broad Beans and Kidney Beans.
- Rhubarb.
- Iceberg Lettuce.
What plants do wild rabbits not eat?
Trees and shrubs
- Alnus (alder)
- Araucaria araucana (monkey puzzle tree)
- Arbutus menziesii.
- Arbutus unedo (strawberry tree)
- Arundinaria (bamboo)
- Aucuba japonica (spotted laurel)
- Berberis (barberry)
- Betula (birch)
What can’t rabbits eat in the garden?
Rabbits prefer young, tender shoots and are particularly fond of lettuce, beans, and broccoli.
Plants rabbits tend to avoid include:
- Vegetables: asparagus, leeks, onions, potatoes, rhubarb, squash, tomatoes.
- Flowers: cleomes, geraniums, vincas, wax begonias.
- Herbs: basil, mint, oregano, parsley, tarragon.
What do rabbits hate most?
20 Flowers and Plants Rabbits Hate
- Sweet Alyssum. Lobularia maritima bears clusters of tiny white, lavender, violet or pink flowers in spring.
- Lantana. Sun-loving lantana bears flower clusters that look like brightly-colored confetti.
- Cleome.
- Pot Marigold.
- Geraniums.
- Wax Begonia.
- Strawflower.
- Snapdragon.
Will coffee grounds keep rabbits away?
Work the coffee grounds into the soil around tomatoes and corn, or sprinkle them on the soil around lettuce, beets, broccoli, beans, and peas to deter rabbits and squirrels.
What is a natural rabbit repellent?
To make this rabbit repellent, first fill a one gallon container, such as a milk jug, with water. Crush 5 garlic cloves and add then to the water. Add a teaspoon of crushed red peppers and 1 tablespoon of dish soap. Shake the container very well and then place in outdoors in the direct sun for two days.
Will wild rabbits eat verbena plants?
Plants like verbena are often suggested as ornamental options for rabbit-chewed gardens. Unfortunately, when rabbit populations are stressed due to a lack of food, verbenas may be consumed by these desperate animals.
Do rabbits eat hostas?
Hostas are decorative, flowering perennials often used as landscape plants. These plants are especially attractive to rabbits that will eat all the leaves and even the stems. If it is a new, young plant, rabbits may eat it down to the roots.
What annual flowers are rabbit resistant?
13 Rabbit-Resistant Annuals
- Lantana. Sun-loving lantana bears flower clusters that look like brightly-colored confetti.
- Sweet Alyssum. Lobularia maritima bears clusters of tiny white, lavender, violet or pink flowers in spring.
- Cleome.
- Pot Marigold.
- Geraniums.
- Wax Begonia.
- Strawflower.
- Snapdragon.
What bites the head off of rabbits?
Another possibility – again much lower on the list of suspects than a free-roaming cat – is the great horned owl. The large, nocturnal predator has been known to eat just the head of its prey, particularly if it’s disturbed before it can eat more of the kill.
What animal kills rabbits at night?
Raccoons and badgers, which are nocturnal and hunt at night. Birds of prey, such as hawks, falcons, kestrels, and owls.
What is a rabbits main predator?
Rabbits are eaten by wolves, coyotes, and stoats. Wolves, coyotes, birds, stoats, dogs, and ferrets are some of the animals that eat rabbits. Most rabbits are quick on their feet, and may sometimes outrun a predator.
What does it mean when a rabbit hangs around your house?
Rabbit symbolism and meaning
The rabbit can symbolize many aspects of life, both negative and positive, according to different cultures. Its primal meanings are of fear, sexuality, abundance and prosperity, good luck, intuition, spontaneity, wittiness, and many more.
How do I get rid of rabbits in my yard naturally?
How to Keep Rabbits Away From Your Lawn with These Nifty Tricks
- Keep the plants clean. With less weeds and extra leaves, there’s less for rabbits to feed on.
- Mow often.
- Plant onions or garlic.
- Sprinkle dried sulfur, powdered red pepper, or hair.
- Use a reflector.
- Get rid of shelters.
- Build a fence.
Lorraine Wade is all about natural food. She loves to cook and bake, and she’s always experimenting with new recipes. Her friends and family are the lucky beneficiaries of her culinary skills! Lorraine also enjoys hiking and exploring nature. She’s a friendly person who loves to chat with others, and she’s always looking for ways to help out in her community.